The use of video as a teaching resource in a new university

Authors: Barford J.; Weston C.

Source: British Journal of Educational Technology, Volume 28, Number 1, 1997 , pp. 40-50(11)

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Abstract:

This paper reports on a survey of the use of video as a teaching resource within one British University, drawing on evidence gathered during 1995 from fourteen Schools within its four Faculties. It identifies the factors and issues which influence the use of video in teaching, including management of video resources within the Schools; how video is used to support teaching strategies; and its perceived usefulness as a teaching resource. Findings note the extent to which video is used across the University; the factors that support or discourage its use; and the awareness and expectations that teaching staff have of video as a teaching tool. The discussion offers some recommendations as to how video use may be supported and improved within the University. The research could form the basis for a larger study to establish whether the findings from this survey may be typical of the picture in higher education generally.

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1467-8535.00005

Affiliations: 1: School of Information and Media, The Robert Gordon University, 352 King Street, Aberdeen AB24 5BN, UK

Publication date: 1997-01-01