Using video can be a great way to show your human qualities in an online course. It is a way to amplify instructor presence in a course. Instructor presence is a cornerstone of the Community of Inquiry.
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Most online courses I review as part of an instructional design quality review are missing a human element. Things we would do naturally in a face-to-face course are being left out of an online course. Video can help bring humanness into a course.
Many faculty are concerned about how they look or sound on a video. I would encourage them to remember who and what the video is for. The video is to help students learn a concept. If you have taught face to face courses, students already know what you look and sound like. They appreciate you because you are human. Do not deny them that.
With only the basics, you can create videos that will make a difference in your course. Videos can be used to clarify concepts, create community, and increase engagement.
This week we are going to take a look at humanizing your online course with videos. We’ll look at types of videos you could and should create, equipment needs, and success strategies.
Additional Reading
- ITC: 6 – Strategies for Using Video in Your Classroom
- #ASTD2014 Presentation: Brief is Beautiful: Bite-size Content and the New E-learning
- #ATD2015 Session: Training Gets a Trim – Microlearning for a New Workforce
- 5 Reasons To Use Video in eLearning
- Take Your Teaching Online: the Micro-Lecture
- Extending the Shelf-Life of Your Instructional Videos: Six Common Pitfalls to Avoid
- 10 Tips for Creating Effective Instructional Videos
- Guidelines for Video in Teaching and Learning
- 10 Ways to Use Video in Your Classroom
- Creating Effective Instructional Videos for Online Courses
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