Resumen de Customized Videos on a YouTube Channel: A Beyond the Classroom Teaching and Learning Platform for General Chemistry Courses
Videos are an integral part of online courses. In this study, customized YouTube videos were explored as teaching and learning materials in place of face-to-face discussion sessions in General Chemistry courses. The videos were created using a budget-friendly and interactive app on an iPad. The customized YouTube videos were available to students on a YouTube channel dedicated to the course. Use of videos enabled students to pause and rewatch the videos as required. Pedagogical benefits of using the videos included opportunities for 24/7 and self-paced learning. Beyond the classroom learning was documented using the analytics option through YouTube (method 1) and Learning Management System (method 2). Data mining shows the following: (a) learning throughout the semester, (b) around-the-clock learning activity right before the final exam, (c) comparable average final exam performance observed during semesters with face-to-face discussions versus customized YouTube videos, and (d) students continuing to watch these videos beyond the course while reviewing content for competitive exams and/or upper level courses.
