What is Learning Video Structured Data?

Learning Video Structured Data is a type of schema markup used to provide detailed information about educational videos to search engines. By adding Learning Video structured data to your educational videos, you can help students and teachers discover and access these videos more easily. This structured data enhances the visibility and usefulness of educational content by displaying key details in search results, such as the video title, description, duration, and educational level.

Benefits of Learning Video Structured Data:

1. Enhanced Discoverability:
   • Educational videos can appear more prominently in search results, making them easier for students and teachers to find.
2. Improved User Engagement:
   • Rich snippets provide users with essential information about the videos directly in search results, increasing the likelihood of engagement and clicks.
3. Better Educational Support:
   • Structured data helps make educational resources more accessible, supporting better learning outcomes.

Key Properties of Learning Video Structured Data:

1. @context and @type:
   • Basic properties that define the context and type of structured data, typically set to "@context": "http://schema.org" and "@type": "VideoObject".
2. name:
   • The title of the educational video.
3. description:
   • A brief description of the video content.
4. thumbnailUrl:
   • URL to the thumbnail image of the video.
5. uploadDate:
   • The date the video was uploaded.
6. duration:
   • The length of the video in ISO 8601 duration format.
7. educationalAlignment:
   • Alignment of the video with educational standards or learning objectives.
8. learningResourceType:
   • The type of learning resource, such as “Lecture” or “Tutorial.”
9. educationalLevel:
   • The educational level or grade for which the video is appropriate.
10. author:
    • The person or organization who created the video.

Example of Learning Video Structured Data:

{
  "@context": "http://schema.org",
  "@type": "VideoObject",
  "name": "Introduction to Algebra",
  "description": "A beginner's guide to understanding algebraic concepts.",
  "thumbnailUrl": "https://www.example.com/thumbnail.jpg",
  "uploadDate": "2024-06-01",
  "duration": "PT15M30S",
  "educationalAlignment": {
    "@type": "AlignmentObject",
    "alignmentType": "educationalSubject",
    "targetName": "Algebra"
  },
  "learningResourceType": "Tutorial",
  "educationalLevel": "High School",
  "author": {
    "@type": "Person",
    "name": "Jane Doe"
  }
}

Implementing Learning Video Structured Data:

To implement Learning Video structured data, embed the JSON-LD (JavaScript Object Notation for Linked Data) script into the HTML of your educational video webpage. This script should include all relevant properties and values as shown in the example above.

By using Learning Video structured data, you can significantly enhance the discoverability and engagement of your educational videos, helping students and teachers access valuable learning resources more easily and effectively.

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