Video Learning Online Is The Clear Cut Winner
Written by George Manty · July 23, 2008
In my last poll, I asked the question:
What is your favorite way to learn new things?
Here are the full results of the poll:
Video (36%)
Doing it myself (30%)
Online Articles (15%)
Ebook (11%)
Audio (3%)
Other (4%)
Video Wins BIGTIME!
I was surprised by the results. I expected the results to be a bit more even, because I personally prefer to learn via audio. I love to grab mp3s, put them on my ipod, and learn that way. It’s a real convenient way for me to learn, without being tied down to a computer or TV. However, most of you preferred video learning to any other type of online learning.
I am definitely going to start using video more in my business. I joined Web Video University to learn more about producing quality videos. It’s a four week course and so far it looks pretty cool. I will do a full review when I get through all the lessons. You can click here to check out Web Video University for yourself.
Besides video being such a big winner, I was also surprised that “doing it yourself” got so many votes. I learn by doing also, but I was surprised by how many people chose that over the other methods.
Anyway, the bottom line is that if you are doing any online training (especially in the Internet marketing niche) you should definitely provide online video training to your customers.
Its really no surprise. Video is taking over the web. People are now getting used to seeing video online so they are more used to learn by it as well.
Jordan,
You are absolutely right. I still found it a bit surprising, because I have met other people like me who prefer to learn with audio, because it is more convenient than being tied to your computer.
Apparently, there a lot of people who want to make money online who prefer video learning. Maybe it’s because the demographics for this niche is such a young age.
I have to say that I first try on my own, and if needed I googleit… Video learning is a GREAT way of learning, I love it!
I’m a big fan of learning with online video. I believe it’s quicker and more effective than books or an instructor led classroom. Some might disagree on my preference for online video over instructor led classroom, but think of it. Yes you can’t ask direct questions of video instruction but you can replay over and over. Also, you don’t have to sit through the questions of others or listen to the “know-it-all” in the room that is taking the class just so they can get away from work and “out smart” the teacher. Online video instruction is great.
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