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Table 3 Student proposed improvements for video use in SVMS

From: Veterinary students' usage and perception of video teaching resources

Theme¥

Year-3

Year-2

Year-1

Access

- Make all videos downloadable.

- Make videos downloadable.

- Quick access to key sections in video.

 

- Videos could be made in different formats and sizes, (e.g. for iPod), different streaming sizes - but in a consistent style.

- Index/summary of content within the video.

- Summary of content within the video.

  

- Links to task sheets (multiple links in different places).

- Use video links in suggested reading at end of lecture.

Content

 

- More dissection/pro-section type videos - this type of video was felt to be under represented.

- Provide video of dissection.

  

- Lack of linking to the teaching notes related to the video.

- More videos/practical videos.

Quality of video content

- Improved standards of videos produced.

  
 

- Training for staff - how to integrate and use videos in lectures. (Ensure videos are appropriate tool for giving a message).

  
 

- Training for staff - how to make videos.

  
  1. ¥Themes are based on authors' categorisation of items raised by focus groups for the purpose of their grouping into common areas.