The how-to mission is one I choose to accept. I have made it my mission to teach people how to make and use video for learning purposes. In this case, I’m focused on the how-to video, one of six types of learning or educational videos. In this video post, I’ll tell you why a how-to video is a valuable learning tool. It’s all about the predictable formula.
This video was edited in Camtasia and subtitled using the free version of Kapwing.
Hi! I’m Chris Karel from the Learning Carton! I’m on a mission to help YOU make better learning videos. And I’m here to help you use those videos to create better learning experiences.
The Scenario Mission
(WHIRRING – POP)
VOICE:
Your Mission… Should you choose to accept it Is to teach people how to make and use a how-to video.
First list out all of your steps and then make it classy like your VFL course
CHRIS: Wait, wait. You just ha–
Second, define what a how-to video is.
Third, explain why the how to video is so popular
Fourth, show why behavior modeling is powerful.
CHRIS: Cut! Cut. You just completed my mission with that explanation.
Finally, show them how the predictable formula encourages people to pause the instruction, rewind, or advance through steps as needed.
As always,
CHRIS: Wait, wait, wait. Cut, cut. You’re ruining the whole video.
…should you or any member of your Learning Carton team be caught or commented upon the secretary of BAT – will disavow any knowledge of your actions.
Good luck Chris!
This message will self-destruct in five seconds.
CHRIS
(SIGHS) Okay, well, I’m not sure.
So, a how-to video, umb well.
I guess, umb. Comment down below and tell me how you use how-to videos to help people learn
VOICE: Time to go for a…Psst. Ahh.
Uhhh. (raspberry mouth sound) And…
Until next time…???
VOICE: Yer chicken nuggets are done!
Peace??? (record scratch sound)
Helpful Links
The 6 Types of Video for Learning
A Beginner’s Guide: Making Your Own Training Videos
The Best Video for Learning Guide to Make Training Videos
