Creating Instructional Videos for Online Learning Based on CTML Principles

Presenters: Diana Siberio-Perez and Renata Kochut

Instructional videos have become essential tools for delivering content and engaging students in both online and in-person learning environments. But how can educators ensure these videos are not only informative but also effective for learning without professional set-up or a big budget? Drawing from our own experiences developing and creating videos for science courses, we will share practical, research-informed strategies for video design grounded in the Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning (CTML), which offers evidence-based guidance on how students best process and retain information. We'll explore how to apply CTML principles such as signaling, segmenting, generative activity and learner control to create videos that support cognitive engagement and deeper learning. This session will benefit educators who desire to create or improve their own video content based on affordable tools and research-informed ideas to support diverse learners.