In the era of digital learning, instructional videos have become one of the most effective and flexible media to support the teaching and learning process. These videos allow students to revisit course materials anytime and anywhere. Furthermore, instructional videos can convey complex concepts through visualization, demonstration, and engaging narration—enriching the learning experience and making it more compelling (Kay, 2021; Brame, 2016).

Recognizing this great potential, Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) has collaborated with various academic programs at Universitas Pelita Harapan to produce a wide range of educational videos that are meaningful, contextual, and easily accessible. Below are some of the video types and examples that have been produced – and will continue to be developed:

This is a short introductory video that provides an overview of the course and its learning objectives. The video typically lasts around 1–3 minutes. This format is similar to course introduction videos or overview videos commonly used in MOOC platforms like Coursera and edX.

This type of video features the lecturer delivering course material by speaking directly to the camera, creating the impression of addressing students personally. The video content is often combined with visuals, text, or presentation slides to help students focus and better understand the material. This is one of the most common and effective formats, especially when supported by visual aids.

This is a video where the lecturer demonstrates or performs practical learning content such as laboratory work or subject-based skills. Students can observe each step of the practicum process and replay specific parts as needed for better comprehension.

This video showcases the application of course material through a scripted scenario or story, performed by lecturers or actors. This format supports a contextual and experiential learning approach.

This type of video consists of screen recordings or video clips relevant to the course topic, accompanied by voice-over narration and on-screen captions. Narration and captions help students grasp information more effectively. This format is commonly known as a screencast or narrated video.

This video helps students gain new insights through an interactive discussion between a lecturer and a guest lecturer. It can also be enhanced with features such as quizzes (e.g., in Panopto). The typical duration is 30–60 minutes. This format promotes student engagement by encouraging participation in knowledge-building discussions.

This video simulates real-life scenarios using human actors who reenact situations or events to reflect actual interactions or environments. The goal is to provide learners with an immersive and authentic learning experience. This format is often used for professional training in fields such as medicine, law, and psychology.

The various video formats mentioned above have been widely applied throughout the production and post-production processes. This collaboration reflects the enthusiasm and commitment of various faculties in delivering improved digital learning experiences. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the lecturers who participated in every stage of the production process – from planning to execution. We hope that through creative, practical, and well-executed approaches, the instructional videos produced will positively contribute to the continuity of the learning process at UPH.

Lecturers are welcome to contact us at edu.tech@uph.edu for further assistance.

Let us continue to innovate, contribute, and develop high-quality and informative online learning materials to support sustainable learning – and to inspire future innovations in teaching media.