Nonscience Majors' Perceptions on the Use of YouTube Video to Support Learning in an Integrated Science Lecture

by: Charles Joseph Eick and David T. King Jr.

The instructor of an integrated science course for nonscience majors embedded content-related video segments from YouTube and other similar internet sources into lecture. Through this study, the instructor wanted to know students' perceptions of how video use engaged them and increased their interest and understanding of science. Written survey responses from students supported assertions that the videos helped to keep students' attention, generated interest in science, and clarified understanding.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 9/1/2012Stock # jcst12_042_01_26Volume 042Issue 01

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