VERIABLE provides a safe, structured and personalized environment for learning videos. It allows teachers better control and monetization while providing students with a high-quality and focused learning experience. You can find out here which digital learning media there are and why a special learning platform like VERIABLE offers advantages for you when providing learning videos.
Digital Learning Media
Learning videos are a great tool for conveying knowledge in a compact and appealing way, especially to people who prefer visual learning. With VERIABLE, a variety of digital learning media can be made available. The main types of learning videos are shown below:
Screencast
A screencast is a digital video recording of the screen content, often combined with audio commentary. It is perfect for clearly explaining software, workflows or tutorials and making complex topics understandable in just a few minutes. Ideal for training, product demos or e-learning. Screencasts are the effective solution for conveying knowledge in an interactive and practical way.
This video was created using ScreenFlow, a video creation software for macOS. It is important to include an intro and credits and to draw the audience’s attention to the essentials.
Slidecast
A slidecast combines presentation slides with synchronized audio explanations and offers an effective way to convey content clearly and understandably. Whether for e-learning, training or product presentations, slidecasts combine the best of visual and auditory elements to present knowledge sustainably and professionally - simply, flexibly and effectively!
Explainer Video
An explainer video is a short, animated or filmic presentation that explains complex topics in an easy-to-understand and entertaining way. With creative visualizations, storytelling and clear messages, it ensures maximum attention and stays in your memory for a long time. Perfect for marketing activities, product presentations or knowledge transfer. Explainer videos inspire and make content tangible!
The explainer video was created using Canva, a visual content creation software. A template was adapted and music was added. Explainer videos are short (less than 3 minutes) and focus on the essentials.
Animation
An animation involves displaying frames one after the other to create a moving image.
The animation was assembled from multiple images and animated using Screenflow, a video creation software for macOS.
Comparison of the Selected Learning Media
Each learning video format has its strengths and is suitable for different purposes and target groups. Below, the four formats are compared based on the most important criteria.
| Criterion | smart_displayScreencast | wallpaper_slideshowSlidecast | videocamExplainer Video | animationAnimation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual design | smart_displayscreen recording | wallpaper_slideshowpresentation slides | videocamanimated, creative | animationmoving frame |
| Audio | smart_displaylive commentary or dubbing | wallpaper_slideshowsynchronized audio explanation | videocamprofessional speaker, storytelling | animationmusic |
| Application | smart_displaytechnical tutorials, instructions | wallpaper_slideshowstructured knowledge transfer | videocammarketing, general explanation | animationmarketing, general explanation |
| Production | smart_displaysimple and quick | wallpaper_slideshowmoderate effort | videocamelaborate | animationelaborate |
| Target group | smart_displayusers with specific requirements | wallpaper_slideshowlearners | videocambroad audience | animationbroad audience |
Why VERIABLE for Learning Videos?
Offering learning videos on a specialized platform like VERIABLE offers key advantages over publishing them on an open platform like YouTube. Here are the main benefits:
Control and Protection of Content
- Data protection: Your content and the data of the learners are secure on VERIABLE and are not publicly accessible.
- Copyright protection: On a closed platform your videos are better protected from unauthorized downloading or distribution.
- Exclusivity: Only registered users have access to it, which makes the content of higher value and exclusive.
- No algorithm dictates: Unlike YouTube, where content is dependent on algorithms, your videos on VERIABLE remain present and relevant to the target group.
Professional Learning Environment
- Structured courses: VERIABLE offers features such as chapters, modules, tests and certificates to integrate your content into a professional learning experience.
- Learning management: You can track your participants’ progress and give targeted feedback.
- Focus on education: Your content is presented without ads or distractions, enabling a better learning experience.
Personalized Learning Experience
- Individual learning paths: VERIABLE offers the opportunity to create curstomised learning plans that are tailored to the needs and progress of the learners.
- Interactive elements: Learning content can be supplemented with quizzes, tasks or feedback functions to deepen learning.
Specific Target Groups
- Relevant users: VERIABLE users are specifically interested in high-quality training, while YouTube often appeals to a broad, unspecified audience.
- Appreciation of your work: VERIABLE users value your content as a valuable resource and are willing to pay for it.
Higher Quality and Focus
- Distraction-free learning: VERIABLE provides a focused learning environment without advertising or other external distractions.
- Structured access: Content is presented systematically which supports the learning process.
- Commitment: Learners who enrol are often more motivated and engaged.
Advanced Features for E-Learning
- Blockchain-based certificates: VERIABLE offers the ability to automatically issue validated and tamper-proof certificates.
- Course bundling: You can combine multiple learning videos into courses or learning paths to add value.
- Interactivity: Add your videos with quizzes, feedback forms or discussion forums.
Professional Branding
- Your Branding: On VERIABLE you can present your content in a professional environment that reinforces your brand instead of hiding it under YouTube branding.
- Long-term commitment: Building trust and a loyal learning community instead of random onlookers.
- No distraction from advertising: On YouTube you compete for the attention of users with advertising, recommendations and other content. On VERIABLE the focus remains solely on your content.
Monetisation and Value Creation
- Direct revenue: VERIABLE allows you to monetise videos as part of courses instead of relying on uncertain advertising revenue like YouTube.
- Premium positioning: The offer on a closed platform conveys value and professionalism - unlike the free YouTube platform.
With VERIABLE it is possible to operate your own learning portal and provide learning content without advertising.
If you set value on your learning content in the long term, want to strengthen your brand and develop a sustainable business model, a specialized platform like VERIABLE is the optimal choice. It gives you control, monetisation opportunities and a high-quality, focused learning environment for your target groups.
