The Use of Video Annotation in Education: A Review

Abstract: Video annotation (VA), a tool which allows commentaries to be synchronized with video content has recently received significant research attention in education. However, the application contexts of these studies are varied and fragmented. A review was therefore undertaken objectives find out extent use VA been explored for different instructional purposes summarize potential affordances supporting student learning. Articles related education context were searched from 2011 2020 (Nov). Of final 32 eligible studies, it found that tools used predominantly develop teaching practices, enhance learners’ conceptual understanding workplace skills as well clinical practices. Five most dominant educational summarized follows: (1) facilitating reflection (2) feedback process (3) enhancing comprehension (4) promoting students’ learning satisfaction positive attitude (5) convenience ease. With outstanding weight evidence gained on offered by VA, is convincing advancing can further expand opportunities 21st century classrooms. 
 Keywords: Affordances, Education, Feedback, Learners’ reflection,