What tips could you send to colleagues to help with slow internet when using videos in class?

When dealing with slow internet while using videos in class, suggesting pre-loading videos and changing the resolution is particularly effective. Pre-loading videos allows the content to buffer in advance, minimizing interruptions and ensuring smoother playback during instruction. This is especially useful when educators can access the videos ahead of time or if the videos are stored locally on devices rather than streamed from the internet during class.

Changing the resolution can also significantly improve the viewing experience. Lowering the video resolution reduces the amount of data that needs to be streamed, which can help alleviate slow internet issues. A lower resolution may compromise video quality, but it makes it easier for students to access and engage with the content without constant buffering.

In contrast, recommending the use of only video clips can still lead to connectivity problems, especially if those clips are also large files. Advising against using videos altogether could limit educational opportunities and hinder the engagement that video content can provide. Similarly, recommending only text-based resources may not address the needs of all students, especially those who benefit from visual aids and multimedia in their learning. Thus, the combination of pre-loading and adjusting video resolutions effectively balances accessibility and instructional quality.