This paper reviews five ways to increase the effectiveness of instructional video and one
way not to use instructional video. People learn better from an instructional video when the …

Taking advantage of the vast history of theoretical and empirical findings in the learning
literature we have inherited, this research offers a synthesis of prior findings in the domain of …

We conducted a meta-analysis of 33 independent samples (N= 2924) to address whether
adding anthropomorphic faces to multimedia graphics and/or adding pleasant colors are …

Video modeling examples are videos in which an instructor explains and/or demonstrates
how to perform a task or procedure. These examples have become increasingly prevalent in …

Although instructional videos with on-screen instructors have become prevalent in various
learning contexts, their effect has been questioned because of mixed findings in the …

The instructor's on-screen presence, rather than just voice, has rapidly become a popular
feature in video lectures. Eye gaze and body orientation are core indicators of an instructor's …

Research is needed to understand how to best design video lectures that foster learning. We
tested whether instructor presence is better afforded through methods that increase students' …

The discussion about how to present instructors in instructional videos has become a hot
topic in recent years. This systematic review explores how the instructors' presence affects …

Instructor behaviour is known to affect learning performance, but it is unclear which specific
instructor behaviours can optimize learning. We used eye‐tracking technology and …

Eye tracking technology is increasingly used to understand individuals' non-conscious,
moment-to-moment processes during video-based learning. This review evaluated 44 eye …