Using Video - Why & How: How to Use Video Effectively

Using Video - Why & How

create micro-lectures focusing on specific topics using webcam, microphone, and/or screen capture
provide supplemental materials to reinforce ideas raised in videos, or present alternate viewpoints
use pre-questions to stimulate interest and help students focus on key points in a video
use post-questions to focus discussion and determine what students have learnt
check understanding - quizzes can be embedded into the quiz or added after
keep videos short - 2 to 5 minutes, or less is ideal
use embedded quiz questions to make longer videos more interactive
provide transcripts; if they are downloadable, then students can make notes
pay attention to file size; not all students have high-speed internet connections
create playlists
use video assignments in place of the more traditional essay
have students submit videos demonstrating mastery of specific skills
have students create video presentations to share with classmates