Training Videos vs Books - Which is Better?
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Training Videos Vs Books
Garland Coulson “Captain Time”
I LOVE Books
I Have Learned From Many Books For Years
But Lately I Have Been Taking Online Courses• Using video training
And I Started to Wonder…Which is Better?
Book Benefits• Gatekeepers MAY result in better quality• Information can be accessed faster than
watching a whole video• Not tied to a computer or electronic device • Easier to bookmark/highlight/annotate
eBook Benefits• Can store 1,000s of eBooks on phone or ebook reader• Can take digital notes, organize them & search• Smaller storage:• 1000+ ebooks/GB for • 23 minutes of HD video/GB
Video Benefits• Video how-to’s stronger than photos
or illustrations – great for physical skills • Engages more senses (audio) and adds
motion• Good for auditory and kinesthetic
learners• Personality of creator shows• Feels more conversational• Can also view on mobile
Book/eBook Drawbacks• Colour Illustrations/pictures usually limited• Harder to learn a physical skill (tai chi, exercise)
Video Drawbacks• Voice or manner of speaking can be
distracting • Monotone voice, accents, saying “um”
• Can’t jump right to the area you need• Large storage requirements• May not be able to access on mobile
where Internet is spotty• Free video storage is advertising based• Handheld devices associated with vision
and other health problems
So Which is Best?• Depends on YOUR learning style• Test both ways and see which helps you retain better
Garland’s Coaching Program & Online School• Started as a shared notebook (ebook style)• Moved to short videos• More clients watch the videos than read the
notebook• So MY clients seem to prefer video• YMMV
See my school at Courses.CaptainTime.com