The Effects of Collaborative Video Production on Situational Interest of Elementary School Students

The purpose of this study was to determine how Collaborative Video Production (CVP) influences students’ perceived learning, content interest, and school interest. The theoretical framework is based on the Four Phase Interest Model developed by Renninger and Hidi ( 2016 ). The sample consisted of 242 students and 13 teachers representing grades 2 through 5. Results of this convergent parallel mixed methods study (Creswell and Plano Clark 2011 ) suggest CVP had a positive influence on perceived learning, content interest, and school interest for second grade through fifth grade students. The presence of Phase 1: triggered situational interest, and Phase 2: maintained situational interest as described by Renninger and Hidi ( 2016 ) were evident in the results. Students and teachers also described CVP as having a positive influence on the learning environment.