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Forget Books and Physical Classes, the Future of Learning Is Interactive Video

by Dadan4mJanuary 23rd, 2025
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The traditional model as we know it is being rendered obsolete. Video integration into the learning experience has a myriad of benefits for students and educators alike.
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There is little doubt that the educational model is going through major changes to meet the needs of the 21st-century citizen. The days of rote-based learning from expensive textbooks are coming to an end, and the same can be said of physical attendance and its inflexibility and cost. The traditional model as we know it is fast becoming obsolete.


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One key trend changing the student learning experience is the introduction of interactive video for remote attendance.

And it’s not just for students—educators also want to take advantage of remote attendance and flexible schedules, instead of being tethered to a physical classroom.

How Video Enhances the Learning Experience

Video integration into the learning experience has many benefits for students and educators alike. The advantages are well documented through a large number of reputable studies indicating how short-form video improves not just attention but also the final exam scores.


Some of the benefits of video integration include:


  • Accessibility - a video can be viewed at any time. With traditional physical attendance, students often had to attend classes at a fixed time. It makes the learning experience much more accessible, removing barriers of both time and location.


  • Analytics - engagement statistics can be viewed, tweaked, and optimized through interactive video. This can also include pools, quizzes, and surveys for rapid-fire feedback about the quality of the material.


  • Creativity - students can become more creative as they are learning through a more creative medium, especially as compared to learning from a textbook with no formatting, visuals, audio, or interactive elements.


  • Comprehension - research has demonstrated that dynamic and interactive videos can aid comprehension, particularly for complex topics where abstract ideas need to be represented in a visual format.


  • Engagement - increased use of visuals and dynamic elements can help to get students involved and engaged, instead of passive attention where little information is retained.


  • Fun - not to be overlooked, students enjoy the learning experience more if they absorb information through interactive video. They don’t get bored and can be more involved in the material.


  • Flexibility - students and educators can save time by not having to physically attend a class. This is a major cost saver as it means that woefully expensive accommodation can be rendered redundant, and students can spend more time on leisure activities and self-development.


The are a few drawbacks and many benefits to the integration of interactive video into the student learning experience. This includes not just university settings but any educator-to-student relationship such as personal development coaching, online courses, tutoring, and more.


However, while it may be obvious that the future of learning lies in interactive videos, success is going to be a function of the implementation. It’s one thing to have an insight into current trends, such as AI, Web3, IoT, etc. It’s an entirely different thing to take strategic advantage ahead of other market participants.

Dadan.io: Using Interactive Videos the Right Way

As any video specialist knows, creating and releasing interactive videos can be incredibly time-consuming if it’s not done in the right manner.


Recording, editing, storage, analytics, and distribution need to be done through a single platform to cut down on cost and production time. Dadan.io is an all-inclusive solution for video content.


Through Dadan, educators can record, edit, add dynamic elements, generate transcripts, upload, and publish. The entire content library is available in one online repository.


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Educators can further add dynamic assessments or mini-texts before, during, or after tutorials. Educators can therefore have a much more creative experience and connect with students in a meaningful manner. Videos can be easily customized for specific classes of students with video analytics to see levels of engagement.


Educational content can also be quite sensitive. Through Dadan, content is securely stored, password protected, and with an expiry date. Educators have ownership over content permissions, choosing who gets to interact with the content.


It’s also a two-way street. Educators can create interactive videos to increase engagement and facilitate deeper comprehension. Students can also respond with video and audio messages and presentations, for a much more rapid communication process.

Why Interactive videos are the Only Way Forward

Videos are set to become the main mode of communication in terms of the learning experience and have already replaced text-dominant learning to a large degree. Many educators are not happy with the lack of flexibility in the traditional educational model. Moreover, teaching jobs are often cited as underpaid and difficult.


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Keeping track of student progress and aptitude in a traditional setting is not quick or accurate enough. Online analytic tracking can help to identify students who might need more advanced learning material to identify broader classroom trends.


Instead of a one-size-fits-all learning experience, data analytics is needed to offer pinpoint precision across many aspects of the education process. Personalization is also needed for students who excel and for students who learn in distinct ways, such as students with disabilities.


Videos allow for increased absorption of material, personalization, interactive elements, and feedback. It gives both educators and students more flexibility in terms of their personal schedules, and the creative aspects allow for more enjoyment in general.


In many ways, it’s a win all-around, provided the implementation is carried out correctly. Specific video principles and guidelines need to be followed to truly optimize the student learning experience.

Taking Advantage of Interactive Educational Content

Currently, Dadan offers a free plan for individual educators and students, with a customized plan for larger educational facilities. It has all the necessary elements for the new, upgraded era of student learning.


The ability to have a central repository for recording, editing, uploading, personalization, analytics, and sharing is an absolute necessity for all types of educational specialists.


Trying to account for interactive videos piece by piece is simply not a viable option for teachers of the modern age.