{"id":5944,"date":"2023-08-18T11:57:22","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T10:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/futuramo.com\/blog\/?p=5944"},"modified":"2024-01-16T10:40:18","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T09:40:18","slug":"elevating-employee-training-the-impact-of-video-in-the-digital-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/futuramo.com\/blog\/elevating-employee-training-the-impact-of-video-in-the-digital-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Elevating Employee Training: The Impact of Video in the Digital Age"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

People prefer video content. They say a picture is worth a thousand words<\/a><\/strong>; in that scenario, a video is worth a million<\/strong>. As an employer or an HR representative, you can use videos to conduct an elaborate training process with minimal resources and maximal effectiveness. Still, how does one make videos capable of doing all of this? Here are some ideas to help you out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Create great training videos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first thing you need to do is learn how to create training videos<\/a>. Every video is a piece of content, but this particular piece of content serves a purpose. The content has an agenda behind it and a call to action interwoven. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, you need to learn how to write a script<\/strong>. It needs to cover all the relevant points and avoid any redundancies. The language should be clear, and any relevant technical jargon should be promptly clarified. A script generator<\/a> can help you write a script by providing you with a template and prompts to help you structure your thoughts and ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also certain technical standards <\/strong>that you don\u2019t want to deviate from. Visual quality will determine the immersiveness of your videos. This is why you need high-end technical equipment and expertise to use it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most important thing about these videos is consistency<\/strong>. You\u2019re not producing just one video \u2014 you\u2019re making a series of videos. They need to be of the same quality and have consistent branding. Utilizing your brand assets in these videos will increase employee loyalty and help you get more out of your onboarding project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure to gather feedback<\/strong> for all the content that you create. You want the viewers (your employees) to give you their honest thoughts about the content. More importantly, since this is a training process, you\u2019ll also have other, more objective ways to assess the effectiveness of these videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Add captions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to training videos, you must always think about inclusivity<\/strong>. Some of your staff members are hard of hearing or even completely deaf, so for fairness, you must add captions to all your videos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not just about fairness. The majority of people prefer to watch videos without sound<\/a><\/strong>. This is not just the case in public but at home. Therefore, you need to make this option accessible to your staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, there\u2019s the fact that getting captions is easier than ever before<\/strong>. You should read more<\/a> about video-to-text platforms and services in order to delve deeper into this topic. Via the help of AI algorithms, NLP, and sophisticated captioning technology, you can get better instant captions than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You must also think about the convenience<\/strong>. Every learning material needs to be available on demand. Your employees need to have it accessible even in the workplace. There, they should be able to play the video even in the office without disrupting the rest of their coworkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, some parts of the video are hard to hear<\/strong>. This is especially true if technical terms are involved, or it\u2019s not everyone\u2019s first language. This is where captions may be quite helpful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Split it into short (digestible) segments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best way to approach this topic is to split it into short segments. Sure, your employees can sit through an hour-long presentation if they have to, but how long will it take them to doze off? More importantly, what will they remember once the video is over? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, you should split this into short, digestible segments<\/strong>. This way, they can approach this concept through interval learning. They can also split it into micro-lessons or episodes, but how do you make this split?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The simplest way to approach this issue is to start with goals<\/strong>. Every segment needs to stick to a single topic. For this to work, you must plan and set learning objectives. Then, you need to create an outline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if the content is already produced, you can analyze it and add transition points later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can map this out on a storyboard<\/a> or stick with an old-school script<\/strong>. Generally speaking, having a roadmap for any training process is generally a great idea. After all, if you will segment your video or even show\/upload them episodically, you need some sort of editorial calendar. Enhance the learning experience by creating a concept map<\/a> to visualize the segmented training journey. This strategic approach ensures that each segment aligns with specific goals, allowing for effective interval learning and a well-structured editorial calendar for episodic content delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that, while separate, they still represent a whole unit. Therefore, you also want to make an intro and a recap<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Enhance it with interactive elements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The biggest problem of video as a didactic vessel is that it\u2019s a one-way medium, <\/strong>even though it\u2019s one of the most effective ways of expression<\/a>. Your employees are the message’s recipients, but they\u2019re not sending anything back. This is why you need to enhance your videos with interactive elements to get more out of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, you can introduce quizzes and assessments<\/strong> between segments to check how much they\u2019ve been following thus far. The thing is that when they know that they\u2019re evaluated, they\u2019ll pay more attention to the content. Otherwise, they won\u2019t have much incentive to follow every single frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By asking them to fill in the blanks<\/strong>, you can actually involve them in the process and improve their problem-solving abilities, in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, there are interactive simulations<\/strong> that are quite effective as a learning too. You should try it all out and see what works best for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Make it mobile friendly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most important thing you must understand is that your staff will watch these videos on different devices. Sure, the premiere may be on the big screen (a sheet and a projector), etc. however, you later need to upload these videos<\/a> so that your staff may watch them on their phones and personal computers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s face it, most of your employees will watch these videos via their phones<\/strong>. So, you need to find a way to make this content more mobile-friendly. Here are a few things you can do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n