IS LEARNING THROUGH WATCHING EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS A HAPPENING PRACTICE AMONG ADOLESCENTS, SPECIALLY THE UNDER-PRIVILEGED, IN INDIA?

Abstract

The paper is a record of observations from the Review study done on the choice of learning among adolescents (under-privileged section of students in particular), through watching of Educational Videos, as a popular preference.  The sourced literature chosen for the study is pertaining to the past decade (during which major transformation has happened in the usage of Online learning and learning through other electronic devices – Smart Phones).  The observations made from the study and sources represent the changing scenario that is being witnessed during this period of transformation.   In order to arrive at the findings as to what is the level of engagement of students for learning through educational videos using Smart phone, two factors are identified which become relevant, and they are – one, Scope for Accessibility to Smartphone for the adolescents for use and - two,  amount of time the smart phone is used for learning, out of the total duration of accessibility.  Data sourced to identify and substantiate Accessibility of Smart Phone & Utility of smart phone for learning through educational videos, was analyzed to arrive at the actual findings.  The findings arrived at, based on the supporting data corroborate to state that only a small percentage of adolescents actually put to use the Smart phones for learning (though a higher percentage of the adolescents have been having access to smart phones) through educational videos, due to diversions on account of relaxation, entertainment, etc.