Accelerating Education: Video Playback Speed and Memory Retention
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Jillene Seiver
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Start Date
5-7-2024 11:35 AM
End Date
5-7-2024 11:55 AM
Location
PAT 304
Primary Discipline of Presentation
Psychology
Abstract
This study delves into the effects of increased video playback speed on memory retention among undergraduate students in a group learning context. Analyzing data from 138 participants watching a psychology lecture at either 1.5x or 2x speed, along with demographic factors like age, GPA, and confidence ratings, the research found no significant difference in quiz scores between the two speed conditions. However, participants in the 2x speed condition expressed lower confidence than those in the 1.5x speed condition. Notably, higher GPA correlated with better quiz performance, emphasizing the role of academic achievement in memory retention. While faster video speeds didn't impair memory, they influenced confidence levels, gender differences adding a nuanced level to this finding. These findings provide insights for optimizing video-based instruction in educational settings, considering individual characteristics and potential effects on student experience.
Recommended Citation
Layden, Victoria J., "Accelerating Education: Video Playback Speed and Memory Retention" (2024). 2024 Symposium. 7.
https://dc.ewu.edu/srcw_2024/op_2024/o1_2024/7
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
Accelerating Education: Video Playback Speed and Memory Retention
PAT 304
This study delves into the effects of increased video playback speed on memory retention among undergraduate students in a group learning context. Analyzing data from 138 participants watching a psychology lecture at either 1.5x or 2x speed, along with demographic factors like age, GPA, and confidence ratings, the research found no significant difference in quiz scores between the two speed conditions. However, participants in the 2x speed condition expressed lower confidence than those in the 1.5x speed condition. Notably, higher GPA correlated with better quiz performance, emphasizing the role of academic achievement in memory retention. While faster video speeds didn't impair memory, they influenced confidence levels, gender differences adding a nuanced level to this finding. These findings provide insights for optimizing video-based instruction in educational settings, considering individual characteristics and potential effects on student experience.
Comments
I received the Len Stern Grant for this project during the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, my presentation has been chosen by the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association for the 2024 conference in Denver, Colorado. I am set to present at a symposium on April 12th in Denver, and I am excited about the chance to also share my research with the Eastern community.