IMPACTS OF WATCHING VIDEOS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AT UNIVERSITY LEVEL

Shoukot Ali

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The study sought to analyse the effects of educational videos on university students’ academic activities and performance. This research is very useful for educators and video makers who utilize and/ or make free or commercial videos for educational purposes. The research was based on the quantitative method and data had been collected through a sample survey. The semi-structured questionnaire was utilized and 342 responses were retrieved. The study revealed that watching educational videos affected the academic activities and performance of the respondents positively. Most respondents used mobile phones and laptops to watch videos. The study further confirmed that the majority of the respondents preferred short length videos and animated educational videos.    

 

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videos, academic performance, higher education, university, Bangladesh

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