ABSTRACT
The research is clear: online learning works best when faculty build regular, positive, and interactive relationships with students. A strategy that helps forge such a relationship is the use of videos. Student satisfaction and course engagement levels also increase with the use of instructor-generated videos – the subject of this book.Beginning by outlining the different types of videos you can create, and what the research says about their effectiveness, Karen Costa explains how they can be designed to reinforce learning, to align with and promote course outcomes, and to save you time across your courses. She then describes how to create successful videos with commonly available technologies such as your smartphone, and without a major investment of time, demonstrating the simple steps she took to develop her bank of videos and build her confidence to deliver short, straightforward learning aids that are effective and personal.Embedded QR codes in the text enable you to view sample videos and screencasts that bring the book’s advice to life as you read.If you’ve been wanting to include videos in your teaching but haven’t found the time or confidence, this book will help you to develop a simple and sustainable video development process, supporting both your success and the success of your students.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
section Section One|12 pages
Why Videos Will Work for you and Your Students
section Section Two|23 pages
Aligning Video Content with Instructional Goals
section Section Three|18 pages
Guiding Theories and Research
section Section Four|12 pages
Which Types of Videoswill Work Best for you?
section Section Five|14 pages
Video Timing and Course Placement
section Section Six|9 pages
Setting the Stage
section Section Seven|14 pages
Presentation Tips
section Section Eight|10 pages
Using Powerpoint in Your Videos
section Section Nine|9 pages
Is Being on Camera for Everyone?
chapter Tip 78|2 pages
A Special Note for Individuals from Diverse Backgrounds
section Section Ten|13 pages
Sharing Videos with Your Students
section Section Eleven|11 pages
Building Your Video Creation Practice
section Section Twelve|9 pages
Practice Exercises