Literature reports mixed and contradictory findings on video effectiveness¶

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q2 i? Some studies show mixed and contradictory findings on whether video clips guarantee better academic performance. → Expósito 2020

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Expósito 2020¶

Expósito, A., Sánchez-Rivas, J., Gómez-Calero, M. P., & Pablo-Romero, M. P. (2020). Examining the use of instructional video clips for teaching macroeconomics. Computers & Education, 143, 103705. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2019.103709

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The article notes that "some studies have shown mixed and contradictory findings," citing Zhang et al. (2006) and Figlio et al. (2013) arguing that video clips "may not necessarily guarantee better academic performance."

"some studies have shown mixed and contradictory findings. In this vein, studies such as Zhang, Zhou, Briggs & Nunamaker (2006) and Figlio, Rush & Yin (2013) argue that the use of video clips may not necessarily guarantee better academic performance."

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