Full course description
Format: Self-paced online course
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Access to a video application such as PowerPoint, Panopto, OBS or Camtasia.
Department: Learning and Teaching Services
Credit: Optional Digital Credential (Badge)
Keywords: cognitive load, engaged viewers, active learning, video design, recording, production
If you are a UM System employee, do not create a new registration account. You will have the option to enroll with your UM System credentials.
Overview:
We created this course to get you up to speed creating effective instructional videos. This course isn't designed to make you an expert. We've focused on a video development framework that is both a process and a way of thinking about your videos. When you're ready to get started:
- You choose what content to access now.
- You can return anytime and dig deeper.
- We've included information especially to help you convert existing PowerPoints to video.
As a bonus - get valuable feedback while developing your first video and earning your Instructional Video Badge!
Learning topics include:
- Setting video goal and determining optimal length
- How to create a storyboard
- Tools and tips to develop content
- Strategies for recording great videos, combining files, obtaining releases, light, and audio
- Post production editing
- Exporting/posting video
- Video integration with Canvas LMS
- Three pillars of effective educational videos
- Strategies to reduce cognitive load
- Strategies to increase audience engagement
- Strategies to leverage video for active learning
- Transitioning PowerPoint presentation to video
Instructor:
Jessica Gordon
Department:
Credit:
Digital Credential
Audience:
MU Extension educators