Using videos to support learning [HPEC Fast Facts]

Videos have become a common component of health professions’ education – both as resources that contribute to the formal curriculum and as an important source of self- directed, informal learning for students.With the rapid expansion of MOOCs (massive open online courses), and many educators choosing to “flip” the classroom, learners now have more video resources than ever from which to choose.In this month's Fast Facts, we look at some practical tips around using videos in your teaching.As always, we'd love to hear from our readers. If you have any ideas for future topics please let us know.Jenny MoffettEditor, HPEC Fast Facts