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I don't think there's anything wrong with edutainment videos themselves, but you only really learn by doing, so they should facilitate that. For example, my ki
by jacknews 2y ago
I don't think there's anything wrong with edutainment videos themselves, but you only really learn by doing, so they should facilitate that.
For example, my kids watch 'how to draw' videos on youtube, but they pause them every few seconds to copy the work, and then watch the explanations of how shadows work and so on.
There is some research on the effectiveness of videos in education, and how to use them properly (just watching is usually not enough), I'll try to dig up refs.
- Draiken 2y agoThat's exactly what he suggests doing. Taking the time, pausing, trying it out, etc. What you're describing is how he believes videos should be produced/watched, and not a 10 minute "5 tips for drawing like a master" video. I see myself watching a lot of edutainment videos that, if asked about them a week from now, I won't know any of it. Regardless, when I was watching it, it felt like I was learning something, which is very far from the reality.
- jacknews 2y agoWhere is he saying that? He says "seek the meal - the textbooks, docs, papers, manuals, longform." I'm saying you can actually use some of those edutainment 'learn X in 10 minutes' type things, if you actually practice the thing. And especially if you hit problems or have questions, which will lead to a deeper exploration.