This format is not for me, as I don't like watching videos for technical information. The info to time ratio is too small and it is mostly not searchable.
I often think that a video with an accompanying blog can work
It very much depends on the content, the production and what the viewer is trying to get out of it. Video is a very linear format so can be a very time consuming format to obtain information from it.
In comparison, with text + pictures, you can usually quickly scan through to the bits you are interested in and then slow down to extract the detail where required. Also you can quickly take a snapshot of the relevant section and file it for later reference. The text format is usually easier to search than video content.
Video however has its strengths in being able to demonstrate stuff that is otherwise difficult to show in text + pictures. It's also hands-free viewing so ideal if you are watching whilst running on the treadmill and don't want to have to constantly be scrolling through a document viewer.
In some respects we appear to be going backwards in technology here by sticking with single frame video format that mimics the television broadcast format rather than adopting mixed media interfaces to get the best of both worlds. Early 2000's and there was lots of experimentation going on with synchronised mixed media formats however difficult to give a consistent cross-platform experience.
For me, I think one of the more frustrating aspects is when code is being shown in video. For code you really want to be able to pause the video and be able to quickly scroll back and forth through the relevant parts of the code at your own pace before resuming playback from where you left off.
This also applies to other supplementary information, such as data sheets, 3D models, schematics, etc. as you really want them to be accessible there and then alongside the video so as you can pause and dive in to the relevant information before resuming playback.
From an educational perspective then making more use of linking to related content could also be very useful. If a certain display, sensor, microcontroller, protocol or technique is being used, then being able to follow a link to another tutorial or blog that provides more detailed information on it could enhance the overall experience.
You could also perhaps link this into projects / challenges - you've watched the video, learnt more about the technology; now come up with your own project and blog about it for a chance to win some e14 community swag...
I often think that a video with an accompanying blog can work
It very much depends on the content, the production and what the viewer is trying to get out of it. Video is a very linear format so can be a very time consuming format to obtain information from it.
In comparison, with text + pictures, you can usually quickly scan through to the bits you are interested in and then slow down to extract the detail where required. Also you can quickly take a snapshot of the relevant section and file it for later reference. The text format is usually easier to search than video content.
Video however has its strengths in being able to demonstrate stuff that is otherwise difficult to show in text + pictures. It's also hands-free viewing so ideal if you are watching whilst running on the treadmill and don't want to have to constantly be scrolling through a document viewer.
In some respects we appear to be going backwards in technology here by sticking with single frame video format that mimics the television broadcast format rather than adopting mixed media interfaces to get the best of both worlds. Early 2000's and there was lots of experimentation going on with synchronised mixed media formats however difficult to give a consistent cross-platform experience.
For me, I think one of the more frustrating aspects is when code is being shown in video. For code you really want to be able to pause the video and be able to quickly scroll back and forth through the relevant parts of the code at your own pace before resuming playback from where you left off.
This also applies to other supplementary information, such as data sheets, 3D models, schematics, etc. as you really want them to be accessible there and then alongside the video so as you can pause and dive in to the relevant information before resuming playback.
From an educational perspective then making more use of linking to related content could also be very useful. If a certain display, sensor, microcontroller, protocol or technique is being used, then being able to follow a link to another tutorial or blog that provides more detailed information on it could enhance the overall experience.
You could also perhaps link this into projects / challenges - you've watched the video, learnt more about the technology; now come up with your own project and blog about it for a chance to win some e14 community swag...
