This Learning Brief is part of the EdTech Hub Learning Brief Series, providing practical resources for people working to improve the use of technology in education. In this brief, we look at what makes an effective teacher professional development (TPD) video with a focus on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Videos for TPD have the potential to increase teacher engagement with professional learning and transform classroom practices. Configuring videos for the technological needs and cultural contexts of target teachers, while applying key design principles, can increase their effectiveness and the likelihood that teachers can access and learn from them. A rapid literature review for this learning brief found little guidance on how to produce effective videos or on which elements make instructional videos more effective in LMICs. To address this gap, we focus on instructional videos in which the teacher is the target audience and explore insights and examples of key instructional design practices for effective TPD videos in LMIC contexts. Recommendations for making effective TPD videos include segmenting videos into shorter pieces to increase engagement in interactive learning and ensure a clear, coherent focus on one learning objective. Other insights cover video specifications tailored to LMIC contexts, the use of templates to facilitate the design process, the need to consider inclusivity, and pilot videos. Crucially, we highlight cost considerations and implications throughout the presentation of key insights. Lastly, we explore areas that require further research, including: How do teachers in different contexts react to the use of animation or scenes filmed in a studio vs. videos filmed in actual schools and classrooms? How does the use of videos in TPD impact changes to teachers’ practices? What are optimal video lengths and formats for dissemination methods that can easily reach teachers in LMIC contexts? How do copyright and paywall issues affect the production and dissemination of TPD videos in LMICs? An output of the EdTech Hub, https://edtechhub.org/
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