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The EDiT talks - From Passive Viewing to Active Learning: The Role of Video in Interactive, Measurable Experiences
A conversation on how video in education is shifting from passive consumption to active, measurable learning experiences.
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How is the role of video in education changing?
What does the shift from passive to active learning really mean in practice?
In this edition of The EDiT Talks, Chris Rothwell, Senior Consultant at EDT&Partners, is joined by Kevin Knight, CEO of WeVideo, for a conversation on Active Learning and the evolving role of video in education. Chris works across technology and education strategy, while Kevin brings over 25 years of EdTech leadership experience and leads WeVideo’s focus on interactive, measurable video learning.
The EDiT talks is a series of conversations with leaders shaping the future of education and technology.
In this short clip from their conversation, Chris and Kevin focus on the growing importance of Active Learning, exploring how video must move beyond passive consumption to become a more engaging and measurable learning experience.
They discuss two key questions:
How is the role of video in education changing?
0:00 - 2:28
Kevin reflects on how video has evolved from a tool for consumption to one that spans creation, interaction, and remote learning. With remote learning now a sustained part of education, he highlights the responsibility to ensure these experiences are not only accessible, but valuable and measurable, supporting real comprehension rather than simple content delivery.
What does the shift from passive to active learning really mean in practice?
2:29 - 3:59
The conversation moves to the distinction between passive and active learning. Kevin explains that simply watching a video, even with a test at the end, remains passive. Active learning, by contrast, requires learners to engage during the experience through interaction, participation, and reflection, helping to reinforce understanding and improve outcomes.
Together, the conversation highlights a broader shift in how learning experiences are being designed across education. As explored throughout recent EDiT Journal pieces, the focus is moving beyond the adoption of tools, whether AI or video, toward the impact they have on learning itself.
In this context, video is no longer just a medium for delivering content. It is part of a wider shift toward learning that is active, intentional, and measurable. As institutions and EdTech providers continue to invest in new capabilities, the question is not whether these technologies are used, but how effectively they support meaningful learning outcomes.
Stay tuned for the full version of the conversation between Chris and Kevin.
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