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Video in Higher Education: 6 Strategies for Enrollment Success
In today’s competitive higher education landscape, institutions must leverage innovative strategies to attract and engage prospective students. Video has emerged as a powerful tool in this endeavor, offering dynamic ways to showcase academic programs, campus life, and institutional values. By strategically integrating video into recruitment efforts, institutions can enhance visibility, build trust, and ultimately drive enrollment.
1. Showcase Student Testimonials and Success Stories
Authentic narratives from current students and alumni provide prospective students with relatable insights into academic and social life. These testimonials can highlight achievements, career outcomes, internships, research opportunities, and campus experiences. Incorporating diverse voices and experiences fosters a sense of community and belonging, which is crucial in the decision-making process.
Panopto’s video platform enables institutions to easily capture, edit, and share high-quality video testimonials. With features like Smart Search and automatic captioning, Panopto ensures that these videos are accessible and searchable, enhancing their impact.
2. Offer Virtual Campus Tours
Virtual campus tours allow prospective students to explore the campus remotely, providing a comprehensive view of facilities, classrooms, dormitories, and recreational areas. This is particularly beneficial for out-of-state, international, or transfer students who may not have the resources to visit in person. A well-produced virtual tour can create a strong emotional connection and a sense of familiarity with the campus environment.
Utilize Panopto’s screen recording and live streaming capabilities to create immersive virtual campus tours. Panopto Connect offers a customizable platform to host these tours, ensuring a branded and cohesive experience for prospective students.
3. Highlight Academic Programs and Faculty Expertise
Prospective students seek programs that align with their career aspirations and academic interests. Creating videos that spotlight specific departments, courses, or research opportunities can provide valuable insights into the academic offerings. Featuring faculty members discussing their expertise and research can also build credibility and attract students interested in specialized fields.
With Panopto’s lecture capture and video hosting solutions, institutions can easily record and share academic content, showcasing the depth and breadth of their programs. The platform’s integration with Learning Management Systems (LMS) ensures seamless access for students and prospective applicants.
4. Host Live Webinars and Q&A Sessions
Live webinars and Q&A sessions offer prospective students the opportunity to interact directly with admissions officers, faculty, and current students. These sessions can address common questions about the application process, financial aid, campus life, and academic programs. Real-time interaction fosters a sense of transparency and builds trust with prospective students.
Panopto’s live streaming capabilities allow institutions to host interactive webinars and Q&A sessions. The platform’s analytics tools provide insights into viewer engagement, helping institutions refine their outreach strategies.
5. Create Engaging Social Media Content
Social media platforms are essential for reaching prospective students where they spend a significant amount of time. Sharing short, engaging video content that highlights campus events, student organizations, and daily life can humanize the institution and attract students who resonate with its culture. Encouraging current students to share their experiences can also amplify authentic voices.
Panopto’s mobile-friendly platform enables students and faculty to easily create and share video content on social media. The platform’s integration with various social media channels ensures that content reaches a wide audience.
6. Implement Targeted Video Advertising Campaigns
Video advertising allows institutions to reach prospective students through targeted campaigns on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. By creating compelling video ads that highlight unique aspects of the institution, such as specialized programs, campus facilities, or student success stories, institutions can capture the attention of potential applicants and drive traffic to their application portals.
While Panopto primarily focuses on video management and hosting, its analytics tools can provide insights into the performance of video content, informing targeted advertising strategies.
Foundational Insights: The Role of Video in Higher Education Enrollment
The human brain processes visual information much faster than text. So it’s no surprise that video has become one of the most powerful tools for conveying information in higher education environments, especially for engaging prospective students and communicating institutional values.
Recognizing the rise of online content consumption, social media, and readily available video resources, institutions are increasingly incorporating video to augment their teaching methods, boost outreach, and provide valuable insights into academic life and programs. By harnessing the power of video, educators can enhance the learning experience and connect with today’s students. Ultimately, this shift reflects an understanding of the evolving ways students engage with information and a commitment to providing dynamic and engaging learning environments.
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Explore how Panopto’s video platform can support your institution’s enrollment strategies. From capturing high-quality video content to analyzing viewer engagement, Panopto offers a comprehensive solution for enhancing recruitment efforts.
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