Effective instructional videos can vary in style. This short video, inspired by an Arizona State University study, reveals preferences and effectiveness in two different styles: Should you teach to the camera/viewer or Should you teach a student who is also on camera and film that interaction? This video featuring Dann Hurlbert, Carleton College’s Media & DesignContinue reading “Who should be on camera in your Instructional Video?”
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Getting Started with Instructional Video
As we start looking toward fall, many folks are facing teaching an online course for the first time. Here’s a research-based post with some tips on getting started!
Inside Higher Ed: Creating Effective Videos
Here’s a good Inside Higher Ed article by Salena Rabidoux and Amy Rottman with some good tips about creating good instructional videos. (The statistics I’ve seen favor an even shorter duration than they recommend, but I like that they’re suggesting to keep it short!) –dann
Instructional Videos: Keep it Short.
Knowing that viewership drops off dramatically in the first few seconds in most videos, instructors need to be direct, engaging, and concise. Here’s how…in just 60 seconds. This was originally posted in 2018, but its value is really important for anyone creating online content. The 60 Second Instructional Video from Carleton Academic Technology.