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Ask a Trainer Video: Using Video in Learning

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Creating video has always been one of my favorite parts of being an instructional designer. When used properly, video lets you bring your learning content to life with live-action images, animations, audio, and much more. But with all the technology and equipment needed to create high-quality training videos, doing so can be overwhelming.

For this month’s episode of Ask a Trainer, I invited video expert Matthew Pierce to help me answer your questions about using video in learning. Enjoy!

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In this video, Tim Slade and Matthew Pierce answer questions about using video in learning.Questions answered in this video:-“What are some of the must-have tools for getting started with your own video production?” (2:52)-“What are the qualities that make a good instructional video?” (6:13)-“How do you balance production value and cost with engagement and effectiveness when using video in learning?” (10:41)-“What are some of the common mistakes to avoid when developing training videos?” (15:38)Connect with Tim Slade:- Website: elearningacademy.io/- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sladetim/- Twitter: twitter.com/sladetimConnect with Matthew Pierce:- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewrpierce/- Twitter: twitter.com/piercemrInterested in submitting a question for a future video? Each month, we’ll solicit your questions on LinkedIn and Twitter around a common topic. You can submit your questions by posting on LinkedIn or Twitter with the #ATDAskATrainer hashtag. Check out the complete Ask a Trainer advice column at td.org/ask-a-trainer.


What other tips do you have about using video in learning? Share them by commenting below.


Do you have a learning question you’d like me to tackle? You can email them to [email protected]. Also, visit the Ask a Trainer hub to check out all your questions and my answers.

About the Author

Tim Slade is a speaker, author, award-winning
e-learning designer, and author of The eLearning
Designer’s Handbook.

About the Author

Matthew Pierce, learning and video ambassador for TechSmith Corporation, is also the company's Growth & Content Marketing Manager. He has created videos for learning and marketing for over a decade, and he leads the TechSmith Academy, a free platform teaching video and image creation for businesses. He is host of The Visual Lounge Podcast, which explores the use images and videos in the workplace, and is available wherever podcasts can be found. He is a regular speaker at multiple learning and development-focused conferences. Connect with him on LinkedIn.

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