Advance HE Teaching & Learning Conference 2018: The use of teaching films in blended and distance learning: What works?

‘Teaching films’ take a central role in many distance-learning courses. Given the widespread use of such films it is surprising how little research there is about their impact on learning. Received wisdom is that these films are ‘liked’ by students and seen to improve their learning experience; a more important question is; what is their impact on learning and teaching? This session will address this question drawing on primary empirical research conducted with students completing distance-learning programmes in the social sciences at the University of Birmingham.