Analyzing the E-learning Video Environment Requirements of Generation Z Students using Echo360 Platform

Abstract

As with any other generational cohort, Generation Z students have their own unique characteristics that influence their approach to learning process. They are the future workforce and several efforts are undertaken by Government and education institutes to consider the characteristics of Gen-Z in developing the a curriculum and teaching environment suitable for these students. E-learning plays a key role in students learning process and has been widely adopted by many education institutions. In particular, videos play a major role in the learning process of Gen-Z students. The purpose of this paper is to focus the on requirements of Gen-Z students and to provide suggestions for how to create a e-learning video environment for them. This study aids the education institutes in designing and developing e-learning environment appropriate for Gen-Z students. For this project, we study the e-learning videos environment, Echo 360, and the behavior of Gen-Z students to suggest the additional features to improve the e-learning video environment. Around 76 students participated in our study where they had to complete an e-learning session and a qualitative survey to provide feedback about the session. Our study shows that the students appreciate the video based learning due the flexibility, pace and independence. At the same time, they prefer online interactions, and provided technology based suggestions for e-learning environment improvements.