What Are The 5 Elements Of A Good Training Video?
The 5 elements of good training videos start with understanding. As a training video expert, I understand that you need a different approach. In other words, creating effective training or learning videos requires you to embrace what I call the VFL way:
Now, I’ve gone astray. The VFL way is my three-part reminder to help you make your own videos that instruct. I recommend focusing on four key elements to produce videos that effectively teach and engage your audience.
What is the VFL Way? – Video For Learning
Content
The content of your learning video is the most important element. It should be relevant, informative, and structured in a way that’s easy to follow. Your video should cover the key concepts or skills you want to teach and provide clear examples or demonstrations. Ensure your content is accurate and up-to-date, and avoid including irrelevant or distracting information.
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Quality
Quality is important because it helps to create a professional and polished impression, which can increase viewer retention, improve brand recognition, and lead to better learning outcomes. In this order, use professional audio free from hums and extra sounds, use a tripod for the camera to make it easier to watch steady footage, and keep your edit simple and free of extra distracting special effects!
Structure
The structure of your video should be well-organized and easy to follow. It’s important to start with an introduction that sets the stage for what learners will be watching, and to end with a summary or recap that reinforces the key points. Break the video into shorter segments, and use clear headings and titles to guide the learners through the content.
Visuals
Visuals are essential in a learning video. Use animations, graphics, and images to illustrate your points and keep learners engaged. Consider using text overlays to highlight key points or to provide additional context.
Performance
The performance, either onscreen or via narration, is also important. Use a clear and conversational tone to engage learners, and speak slowly and clearly to ensure that your words are easy to understand. Avoid using jargon or technical terms that learners may not be familiar with. Use real-world examples to help learners understand how the concepts apply in practice. Act natural and gesture as you would talking to someone in person.
Summary
By focusing on these five elements – content, quality, structure, visuals, and performance – you can create learning videos that are effective, engaging, and memorable. Remember that the goal of a learning video is to deliver on the promise to improve the KSB, knowledge, skills, and behaviors of the learning. So make sure your content is accurate and relevant, and that your visuals and delivery support the learning experience. With time, patience, and practice, you can create learning videos that help your audience acquire new knowledge and skills.
If you want to take the next step and master video, join me in a VFL cohort or purchase my Video For Learning course.
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Related Links
KSB and The 6 Types of Video for Learning
The 6 Types of Video for Learning
