5 Reasons Video is an Effective e-Learning Medium
March 31, 2022

Video is the ultimate show and tell. A combination of audio and visual elements that work together in a magical way to engage people.

Not all people learn the same way.  Some prefer a combination of visual and auditory instruction, some learn best when reading, while others who learn best taking a more hands-on approach to learning.   The best thing about video in an eLearning context is that it encompasses elements from  all  of these learning styles. This makes video one of the most engaging and effective eLearning tools available.

  1. Video is Engaging

Securing learner engagement has always been the biggest challenge faced by most instructional designers. While eLearning offers a host of advantages to busy employees, it requires self-motivation and discipline. With distractions only a click away, it becomes easy for a learner to lose focus.

Video gives instructional designers the opportunity to  shape content  in ways that are both engaging and entertaining. And, when done right, it does an excellent job of capturing, and keeping, the learners’ attention. The creative license course designers have is almost endless, including animations, slideshows, chapters, spot questions and even interactivity.

A few things to keep in mind with eLearning videos are:

  •     Don’t overload the viewer with useless information (either visual or auditory)
  •     Make sure you “grab” your viewer’s attention early in the video
  •     And make sure that your video isn’t too long, as studies show a viewer’s attention drops sharply once a video is over 6 minutes. So, as hard as this might be, try to separate your videos into short, manageable chunks.

  1. Makes Information Easier to Consume

The first thing most people do when they sit down to watch a video – especially a training video – is to check to see how long it is. If they see a 60-minute duration, it can create a psychological barrier that automatically lessens their ability to absorb the information they’re supposed to absorb.

This is why breaking down that 60-min video into twelve 5-min videos makes content more palatable and, studies have shown it improves the learners’ retention. Short, easy-to-consume videos are also convenient when learners don’t have large chunks of spare time on their hands.  They can watch one, two, or three of the shorter videos at a sitting, finishing it over a few days, rather than all at once.

When deciding where to add your breaks is to go through the script and look for a change in the topic or a shift in the focus.  As you read through your script, these breaks will likely become obvious to you.

  1. Accessible to Learners on the Go

With almost everyone able to watch videos and listen to podcasts on their phone, the age of  mobile learning  has well and truly arrived.  When eLearning videos are broken down into short, engaging blocks of information, it’s easy to see how video in eLearning facilitates  learning on the go . Whether on their morning commute, during a coffee break at work or in a waiting room, learners can fit his  bite-sized training  into their busy schedule.

  1. Facilitates Sharing and Collaboration

One of video’s biggest strengths is its share-ability. Videos that are informative, interesting, and relevant will be easy for learners to share with their colleagues. This means that new knowledge and skills are spreading — without you having to formally enroll all your employees in the course.

Three important elements here will help you to create a healthy social eLearning culture in the workplace:

  •     Making your videos short and focused
  •     Making your videos relevant to the learners and their colleagues
  •     Making your videos  entertaining

  1. Ideal for “How-to” Training

Video is first and foremost a visual format. Because of this, and the fact that we can manipulate time and point of view in video, it lends itself very well to “how-to” style instructional training. Whether you’re teaching your learners how to bake a cake, fix a car, or use new software, video in eLearning is the perfect way to do this.

With so much control over where the viewer directs their attention,  a video is an effective way to show learners the practical steps , processes, or details they need to successfully complete the task at hand. You can do this by recording a simple  talking head video .

Then, by breaking the video into chapters or mini videos (depending on the scope) to create information chunks, you’ll help learners to consume at the pace they prefer. Of course, they can also revisit the video at any time in the future for a quick refresher.

If you’d like a professional team to handle your video content, don’t hesitate to send us an email [info@arcandcrown.com] or click  here if you’d like to book a free 30-min video consultation with one of our producers.  The team at Arc and Crown Media would be more than happy to help.

Self-Recorded Video Production in Toronto: A Simple Process for Scalable, Professional Content

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"Volunteer advocates are at the heart of Diabetes Canada’s efforts to bring about positive change. They represent the voice of the 11.7 million Canadians living with diabetes or pre-diabetes and speak for those who cannot speak up for themselves. Advocates help raise awareness of diabetes and the daily burden of living with the disease. They participate in Diabetes Canada advocacy campaigns and events across the country, and they help influence public policy by building relationships with elected officials in their ridings and promoting Diabetes Canada’s policy recommendations through their personal and professional networks. To support and grow this vital community, Diabetes Canada launched a new advocacy training series designed to make it easier than ever for people to get involved: Speak up & speak out Getting involved is easy Introducing Diabetes Advocacy 👉 Watch the videos and learn more here: DIABETES CANADA Bringing Advocacy to Life With Video Arc + Crown Media partnered with Diabetes Canada to help bring this important advocacy training to life through strategically designed animated videos, we helped make the training: 🎥 Clear and accessible Animation helped break down complex concepts into simple, visually engaging sequences, so viewers instantly grasp key ideas — like what advocacy is, how it works, and how they can participate. 📈 Action-oriented and motivating The pacing and progression were intentionally structured so someone watching could move from curiosity to confidence — ready to take action. Our approach ensured the advocacy training wasn’t just informative — it felt welcoming, inclusive, and empowering to volunteers from all walks of life. Why Animated Training Content Works Training and onboarding content — especially for volunteer programs and advocacy initiatives — needs to be engaging, easy to understand, and repeatable. Animation is uniquely suited to this because it lets you: Illustrate abstract ideas visually (e.g., advocacy processes, decision pathways) Keep attention with motion and visual cues Streamline complex information into digestible chapters Adapt content for web, social channels, and virtual learning platforms By combining animation with thoughtful narrative structure and live footage, Arc & Crown Media helped create a training resource that volunteers can come back to again and again — whenever they need a refresher or want to share training with others. How Arc + Crown Media Can Help Your Organization At Arc + Crown Media, we specialize in strategic video production that helps organizations educate, train, and inspire their audiences. Whether you’re working with: Volunteers Clients or customers Employees and stakeholders Advocates or community members …we can help you build animated and live-action video series that turn complex ideas into clear, compelling content. We specialize in corporate and nonprofit video production that supports long-term communication strategies, not just one-off campaigns. Organizations work with us to create: Animated explainer videos Training and onboarding video libraries Internal communications from leadership teams Culture and employer branding videos Educational and advocacy content This is especially valuable for companies and nonprofits that need to communicate consistently across departments, locations, or audiences. For many of our clients, video becomes a recurring communication asset — helping them save time, improve message clarity, and increase engagement. Here’s what we bring to every project: ✨ Message strategy & script development 🎬 High-quality animated and live action production 📊 Content designed for multi-platform use 🤝 Collaborative creative process tailored to your mission Video isn’t just storytelling — it’s a strategic communication tool that scales your training, expands engagement, and aligns audiences around your mission. Ready to Make Video Work for You? If your organization needs: Training and onboarding content Advocacy or awareness campaigns Educational or mission-driven storytelling Animated explanation videos …video can be one of the most effective ways to communicate. Looking for Animated or Training Video Production in Canada? If your organization is planning: Volunteer or employee training programs Advocacy or awareness initiatives Internal communications strategies Educational content for clients or stakeholders Professional video production can dramatically improve how your message is understood and remembered. Arc + Crown Media is a Canadian video production company specializing in animated and live-action video content for training, internal communications, and advocacy. We help organizations communicate complex ideas clearly and connect with their audiences authentically. 👉 Contact Arc & Crown Media to learn how video can support your communication goals. Arc + Crown Media creates video content that helps organizations communicate clearly, connect authentically, and scale their impact. Let’s talk about your next video project and how we can help you achieve your goals.
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