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Then, picture using this formula to help struggling students not only catch up but leap ahead, fully prepared for long-term success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These outcomes are routine for Ethan Anderson, Director of Product Management for NOLA Education's Star Academy. In <a href=\"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/videos\/video-based-learning-solutions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this short interview<\/a>, he explains how Star Academy leverages research, video, and multimodal learning to increase engagement and drive academic and social success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His insights are invaluable for developing video-based learning, professional training videos, and thought leadership content. By watching this interview, you\u2019ll learn how to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Use AI for creating training videos&nbsp;<\/li><li>Optimize video length for retention<\/li><li>Incorporate video into multimodal learning<\/li><li>Leverage research to achieve a 95% video success rate<\/li><li>Save hours by using video for rapid prototyping &amp; feedback&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<div style=\"position:relative;height:0;padding-bottom:56.25%\"><iframe class=\"sproutvideo-player\" src=\"https:\/\/videos.sproutvideo.com\/embed\/1191dbbe1b17e8cf98\/39fcf485355b4bab?playerColor=4c78ae\" style=\"position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;left:0;top:0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" title=\"Video Player\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>How Star Academy Leverages Video-Based Learning For Student Success<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Star Academy\u2019s top priority is engaging at-risk students. 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This structured alternation between screen time and kinesthetic activity deepens engagement and comprehension.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"Our program transforms learning from a passive, screen-only experience into a hands-on, immersive one. This powerful combo boosts engagement so much that students are excited to return to school.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p><cite><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Ethan Anderson, Star Academy<\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Six Principles for Engaging Video-Based Learning<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Know Your Learner First&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gaining market insights doesn't need to be complicated, says Anderson. He encourages video creators and product managers to observe how end users interact with the product.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"Go out and talk to the users and observe their how they use your product. You'd be surprised at how many people do not do that. If a 1,000-user research session brings you to 100%, you can get to 70% by talking to just five people.\"&nbsp;<\/p><cite><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Ethan Anderson, Star Academy<\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/videos\/video-based-learning-solutions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">In the interview<\/a>, Anderson shares examples of questions to ask and what to observe when learning how an audience engages with your video or product. 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She stressed the importance of knowing customers\u2014their needs, challenges, desires, and what it means to succeed. 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Moreover, the editing cadence must provide balance without too many rapid cuts or long static shots.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Keep Videos Short, Cinematic, &amp; Consistent<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Research suggests <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/385214649_This_is_Your_Brain_on_Social_Media_How_Social_Media_Use_is_Changing_our_Attention_Spans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">excessive social media use is associated with shorter attention spans<\/a>, which helps explain why learners often struggle to maintain focus when engaging with instructional content.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Moreover, in Anderson\u2019s experience, many of today's students aren't interested in traditional 10-minute or even 3-minute \"micro-learning\" videos. They respond best to ultra-short content, about 15-30 seconds long.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"Aligning educational video with student needs has evolved due to how people consume media today. While ten\u2011minute micro\u2011lessons once felt revolutionary, today's learners\u2014especially the TikTok generation\u2014respond best to concise \"knowledge snacks.\"&nbsp;<\/p><cite><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Ethan Anderson, Star Academy<\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Use Video Analytics for Better Engagement &amp; Learning Outcomes<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Quantitative video analytics cannot fully uncover how viewers engage with training videos. Anderson shares <a href=\"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/videos\/video-based-learning-solutions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">helpful tips for evaluating engagement<\/a> with multiple types of data. He also discusses leading and lagging signals in content design and the difference between quantitative and qualitative data in measuring effectiveness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\"You may not know what resonates with those watchers. The default place to look is my [analytics] dashboard. We make many potentially impactful decisions about our business based on that dashboard. But you can also do qualitative independent research after it's been published, like follow-up surveys. If we properly structure our user testing, I can almost guarantee a successful product with 95% certainty.\"&nbsp;<\/p><cite><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Ethan Anderson, Star Academy<\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When combined with thoughtful user testing and qualitative follow-up, video analytics become a powerful tool\u2014not just for tracking engagement, but for predicting the success of your content.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Think Like a Product Manager<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Anderson's experience in software development, multimedia production, user experience, and product management gives him a unique perspective on gaining stakeholder buy-in. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He treats video as a rapid prototyping tool. 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Instead, Anderson views AI as a thought partner, rather than an automated content creator.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He suggests that AI\u2019s real power lies in two areas:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Creative Collaboration (Beginning Phase)&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use AI to help shape your ideas. 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Anderson shares <a href=\"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/videos\/video-based-learning-solutions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">compelling stories of increased attendance<\/a> and students making remarkable gains\u2014some advancing from remedial classes to college acceptance. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While it may sound ambitious, providing students with engaging video content opens doors to growth, critical thinking, social connection, and lasting success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Boost Video-Based Learning Outcomes<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Watch the full interview to discover more concrete strategies that boost video-based learning outcomes, cut production time in half, and generate positive outcomes for learners. <strong>Don't miss it\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/videos\/video-based-learning-solutions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">watch now<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<div class=\"content-cta-with-button\"><strong>Everything you need to grow your business with video<\/strong>\n<p class=\"file-description\">End the guesswork and empower your ideas with private video hosting. 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