Investigating the Video Watching Profiles of Low- and High-Achieving Students

Authors : Burçak Gönül Aydın, Gökhan Akçapınar

Pages : 181-190

Doi:10.54370/ordubtd.1643142

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Publication Date : 2025-12-27

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Video-based learning is widely used in educational settings, and numerous studies have examined its effectiveness. While the literature provides strong evidence of the connection between video-watching behaviors and student success in these courses, further research is needed on the specific motivations behind video use among low- and high-achievers to develop targeted instructional strategies that enhance learning outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between students\\\' video-watching motivations and their academic achievement in an online learning environment, with a focus on the differences between low- and high-achievers. Fifty-three undergraduate students participated in the study, watching course videos for various purposes, including pre-class preparation, post-class review, assignment help, and exam preparation. Their self-reported motivations for starting video sessions were logged and analyzed within the scope of this research. The findings of the study showed that, except for assignment help, there was no statistically significant difference in video-watching motivations between low- and high-achievers. Moreover, exam preparation was found to be the primary motivation for watching videos in both groups. Post-class review, on the other hand, was the least reported motivation among students in both groups. The research results are expected to benefit educators by helping them tailor instructional strategies, enhance learning support, and improve overall academic outcomes.
Keywords : video izleme motivasyonları, akademik başarı, video tabanlı öğrenme, eğitsel videolar, öz düzenlemeli öğrenme

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