Partner with the Stern Learning Science Lab to create engaging learning media

When planning for video, you can think about your options based on two characteristics: Pedagogy and Production Method.

Pedagogy relates to the design and learning objectives of the video, and it is usually determined by a combination of the specific content of the lesson and how the video will relate to other lesson components.

Production Method has more to do with technical processes. Will you record in a studio or at home? Will you edit the video after you record it or try to capture things live? Will you produce your own slides or work with other artists and editors? Many pedagogical goals can be met at various levels of production value, and the best process will also be informed by the size of your audience, the intended longevity of your videos, and the time commitments you can make.

Below, you'll find a list of offerings in both categories to give you some specific examples of what options are available to you and what will be needed to complete them.

Sometimes, a video is not the right format for your content. Interactive platforms can augment the student experience by allowing students to control the pace of content, prompting them with knowledge checks, and having them engage in meaningful choices.

Interactive content offers unique opportunities for presenting online learners, and students in general, with novel ways to approach classroom material.

However, embarking on an interactive development process can be an intimidating process. “Interactive” is an incredibly broad term that encompasses a wealth of platforms, formats, and workflows, including everything from a self contained self-paced module, to an AI-driven simulation, to dedicated online platforms that facilitate experiential group projects.

This open canvas presents opportunity and challenge in equal measure, especially when you may be unfamiliar with the full range of options available to you. Whereas creating text or video content has a familiar, and often linear, production process, interactive design processes can vary immensely project-by-project.

On this site, you’ll find a quick introduction to the Learning Science Lab’s approach to interactive design:

• Process overview - A high-level overview of the initial steps we take with you to identify the needs of your project and the best approach to meet them. This stage is critical–leading development based on a project’s goals, rather than a preconceived medium or format, ensures it will meet learners’ needs.

• Interactive formats - It can be difficult to visualize what a final product will look like when you’re working with an unfamiliar format. This portfolio lists some of the most common formats, they’re general scope, and the platforms used to create and support them.