How important are visuals and videos in e-learning?

Democratisation of education has been one of the biggest gifts of the technological revolution. So much so that anyone in any part of the world can access any information and the structure to this learning has been given through the process of e-learning.  E-learning is an all-encompassing term that covers all forms of education that is provided online. This includes courses, classes and even tests that are available on the said platform. A very big part of this e-learning happens through videos and visuals and we will illustrate how:

1.       Better explanation- One of the problems with e-learning is that there is no physical contact between the teacher and the student. Anything that is taught needs to have a pronounced explanation and one of the best ways to make this explanation satisfactory is through the use of visuals and videos. It helps break away from the barrier that the sole use of literary medium brings up and creates a better interface for the transfer of information.

2.       Helps in retention- Studies have time and again proven that the visual form of any information stays firmer in the memory than just texts. So, if a student accesses the information through e-learning, he will retain it better if it is presented to him with the help of visuals and videos such as graphs, images and so on. Coupled with the advantage of a better understanding of the subject, this makes e-learning a very enriching experience and not short of attending a physical class.

3.       Access to a classroom-like atmosphere- One of the biggest advantages of using videos on your e-learning platforms is that you can actually put up videos of professors teaching a subject and the student has a classroom experience. This is the best use of e-learning as it breaks away the physical restrictions that restrict her.

4.       It breaks monotony- Constantly reading textual material that too on screen can lead to boredom and loss of interest in students. Visuals and videos provide the much needed break from texts and help in orientation and better concentration. It makes learning fun, interesting and engaging.

The need for visuals and videos in e-learning cannot be emphasised enough. Apart from the aforementioned advantages, it is generally better to employ different mediums to provide information than just stick to one. CHL Localisation is an localisation company in Noida that makes learning contextual and relevant for you. It curates teaching to suit one’s specific needs and should be used by anyone who is trying to expand into a foreign market. 

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