In my role at Carleton College, I work directly with faculty to help them plan, produce, and evaluate darn-good instructional videos. One topic that often comes up is “should I include my face in the video?” My gut answer is . . . “yes.” Various studies indicate videos with faces are preferred by students, andContinue reading “Facing Instructional Videos”
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A Post from the Prof
An instructor at the University of South Dakota (go ‘yotes!) recently shared this Facebook post about her Little Prompter. Here’s what she wrote: “… finally, my FAVORITE assistant-trick is my Little Prompter. It is a SUPER easy to use teleprompter that adds a level of polish to my postings of which I am quite proud.Continue reading “A Post from the Prof”
From an Actress and University Faculty
It’s great to hear from folks about how they’re using their Little Prompters. Today I received this short email from a university instructor and actress: “Hi Dann, Thank you for the prompt response and information. I’m looking forward to using the Little Prompter – both as an instructor at [University] and as an actress. ThisContinue reading “From an Actress and University Faculty”
The British are coming! (And they like the Little Prompter.)
Josh Hicks is a camera guru. I’ve never met him, but I’ve now seen some of his tech reviews and he’s a bright and talented guy. He unboxes, demonstrates, reviews, modifies, and uses, the Little Prompter in about 8 minutes. If you’re a video pro and debating about a teleprompter for under $200, you gottaContinue reading “The British are coming! (And they like the Little Prompter.)”
Who should be on camera in your Instructional Video?
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?”