Abstract

ROQUE RODRIGUEZ, Ernesto. Youtube tutorials as a non-formal learning strategy for university students. RIDE. Rev. Iberoam. Investig. Desarro. Educ [online]. 2020, vol.11, n.21, e056.  Epub Apr 23, 2021. ISSN 2007-7467.  https://doi.org/10.23913/ride.v11i21.797.

YouTube tutorial videos have become a necessary resource for student learning. The objective of this article was to know and analyze the reasons for the use of YouTube tutorials as a non-formal learning strategy in university students. It is a mixed explanatory sequential study carried out in two phases: quantitative and qualitative. With an accidental non-probabilistic sampling in which 141 students participated. A group interview was used to receive feedback and comments. A descriptive analysis and analysis is carried out through content and constant comparison techniques. 100% of the students claimed to use YouTube tutorials: 66% for a better understanding of a topic, 57.4% easy access and time saving, 53.2% have a guide on how to do something, 17.7% get different points of view and 3.5% YouTube experience. It is concluded that YouTube tutorials have become non-formal learning tools and promote reflective thinking.

Keywords : education; formal education; informal learning; information technology; visual learning.

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