What key points do students need to understand when creating an instructional video?

• Cards should be used throughout the video as subtitles so the audience does not mishear any dialogue
• Instructional videos should be at least three minutes long, otherwise they are not detailed enough to instruct an audience
• Cards must have a clear purpose and not distract the audience from the content
• Always add humour to an instructional video to keep audiences engaged
• There is a clear goal and purpose for the video

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