Interactive video

Interactive video

Mary Wilson, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Definitions and background

As defined by Annetta and Minogue, interactive [video] is a “two-way video conference network system” (2004). Interactive videos present new ways of using the television, including on-demand video, two-way conference and phone-in programs (Pemberton, Fallahkhair & Masthoff, 2005). With the addition of the interactive component to videos, users are able to select subtitles or captions, choose from different audio and video streams, communicate with email or telephone during a broadcast and access supplementary materials on screen while viewing the video (Fallahkhair, Pemberton & Griffiths, 2007).

The ability to display a combination of video and computer images and features makes interactive videos a unique educational tool (Hannafin, 1985). Instructors using interactive television as a learning tool make use of a variety of multimedia tools, such as cameras and microphones to promote interaction with participants (Johnson, Lohman, Sharo & Krenz, 2000). Unique elements linked to a live television broadcast, such as live-to-air questions, answer sessions with the presenter, faxing assignments and telephone conversations, define interactive television and videos (Evans, Stacey, Tregenza, 2001).

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