Videos in the online space are now more important than ever. With the move to teaching remotely, many instructors have started wondering how to implement videos in their course or revisit the ones they have created that are already there.
In this TeachT@lk, Kena Ray and Sam Miquirray from The College Dean’s Office touch on using videos to maximize lecturing and learning. Why do we use videos? What makes them effective and, once we have them, how do we reach our student audience?
They can pick up on social cues through videos and interaction and, in turn, are able to meet and enhance the learning outcomes of a course.
Once you’ve found the right software, it’s time to set up your home recording studio. Anyone with a device like a phone, tablet, or computer can record themselves lecturing!
Remember to have good lighting, angle the camera properly, and use headphones/earbuds to ensure good quality audio.
What’s your experience with videos in your course? Inspire us by sharing in the comments below!
In this TeachT@lk, Kena Ray and Sam Miquirray from The College Dean’s Office touch on using videos to maximize lecturing and learning. Why do we use videos? What makes them effective and, once we have them, how do we reach our student audience?
Why we use them
Videos create connection and, as social creatures, humans look for those connections. Students feel more connected to their instructor(s) when they know a real human is behind the screen looking at the work that they are submitting.
How we make them effective
When instructor-made videos are aligned with learning objectives, students learn exactly what they need to know to not only complete their assignments but to retain information. Videos are made accessible by captioning in order to meet the needs of the entire student audience. Finally, with videos, instructors can really show the passion for the material that they teach and even reach students who are dabbling in a potential career.How do we make them?
Every ASU faculty and staff member gets access to both Screencast-O-Matic (SOM) and SnagIt. Both have their pros and cons but, if you’re looking to get started right away, most users find the process easiest with SOM. Here's how to download SOM if you are an ASU faculty or staff member (requires ASURITE login). To get SnagIt, search for it on the myapps.asu.edu website.Once you’ve found the right software, it’s time to set up your home recording studio. Anyone with a device like a phone, tablet, or computer can record themselves lecturing!
What’s your experience with videos in your course? Inspire us by sharing in the comments below!
Resources From the Presentation
- Assessing the Impact of Educational Video on Student Engagement, Critical Thinking and Learning Sage whitepaper
- 5 Great Uses of Video in Online Courses Wiley Center for Teaching and Learning
- Sparky video infographic stolen from http://onlinestudio.asu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web-camera-tutorial.pdf
- Tips and Tricks for Creating Accessible Video Lectures - Great resource created by Julie Allen, Instructional Designer and accessibility expert
- More video resources here: https://instruction.thecollege.asu.edu/video-lecture-resources
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