Today's students are media literate and experientially grounded

prefer experiential-based activities and prefer to learn by doing, as opposed to learning by listening

It also encourages student collaboration and authentic application (

Digital video integration can be ideal for learning complex skills because it exposes learners to problems, equipment, and events that cannot easily be demonstrated or understood verbally

Recent studies have found that the integration of digital video technology in the classroom encourages students to think more deeply about subject matter (Swain, Sharpe, & Dawson 2003), promotes self-expression and creativity (Reid, Burn, & Parker, 2002), provides a sense of achievement, improves self-esteem (Ryan, 2002), and increases motivation and enjoyment (Burn et al., 2001).

Students can gain confidence and competency by applying theory to practice and discovering how to view, analyze, create, and edit a digital video.