Net-Geners' perceptions of engagement through online videos

This paper provides a contextual overview of Net Generation students at a rural university in a tropical Australian location. It then provides a discussion based on the interview responses of 11 students studying either Education or Psychology in relation to their perceptions concerning the contribution that digital videos make to their engagement with subjects. It was concluded that the students perceive that digital videos can make a substantial contribution to subject engagement if the videos are relevant, concise and interesting, and are supplemented with effective pedagogy and classroom interaction and discussion.