Using Video-Based Learning to Understand Alzheimer’s Disease

I found an educational video titled “Alzheimer’s Disease: Risk Factors, Testing, Treatments” by Mass General Brigham on YouTube. This video explains what Alzheimer’s disease is, its symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and the available treatments. It is a great resource for helping students understand the basics of Alzheimer’s in a clear and engaging way.

How Students Will Interact with the Video

This video does not require direct interaction, but students will likely take notes, think critically, and reflect on how the disease affects individuals and families.

Activity After Watching

After watching, students can write a short reflection answering these questions:

  • What are three key facts you learned about Alzheimer’s disease?
  • How does early diagnosis help in managing the disease?
  • What are some ways to support someone with Alzheimer’s?

This activity helps students develop critical thinking and empathy while reinforcing their understanding of the topic.

Technology & Feedback

Students can submit their reflections using Google Docs, a learning management system (LMS) like Brightspace, or a discussion forum. Feedback can be given through peer reviews or instructor comments.

Improving Video-Based Learning

The video could encourage more engagement by including quizzes, case studies, or real-life stories of caregivers.

Making It Inclusive

To ensure accessibility, captions should be available, and students could have the option to read a transcript instead of watching the video.

This approach makes learning interactive, engaging, and meaningful, helping students better understand Alzheimer’s disease. 🚀