Introduction
This blog is a follow up to "Online Teaching Presence: Why You Should Create Original Multimedia Content" which defines curated vs. created and explains why creating your own original lecture materials is so valuable.
Now that you have the "why" we will talk about the how. The following are quick synopsis of five different methods for delivering your content.
Talking Head
Definition: A talking head lecture is a video of a speaker talking to the camera.
Purpose: Build instructor presence, trust, credibility, and convey empathy to students.
Use Case: Introduction videos, module summaries or sharing a personal anecdote. A brief and minimally scripted conversational approach is best.
Tech. Tools: Mediasite Desktop Recorder (MDR)
Screencast
Definition: A recorded video of a computer screen accompanied with audio voice over or talking head.
Purpose: There are many possibilities for this method. Record and demonstrate whatever is on the computer screen.
Use Case: Create informational mini-presentations about course topics. Record PPT lecture slides while you expound on the information or visuals presented. Or, demonstrate how to navigate a website or a process.
Tech. Tools: Mediasite Desktop Recorder (MDR)
Pencasting (Khan Academy style)
Definition: Use a screencast tool to record yourself drawing on a tablet in one note with a stylus while recording audio of your voice explanation. This style has been popularized in recent years by the popular Khan Academy.
Purpose: It is generally used for math equations, processes or diagrams. There are many possibilities for using this method.
Use Case: For example, if you were teaching the migration patterns of birds you might show an image of a map and us a drawing tool to mark up the map with arrows to demonstrate patterns of migration.
Tech. Tools: Mediasite Desktop Recorder (MDR) and One Note
Text Lecture
Definition: A text lecture is a lecture that relies on a varied combination of written word, images and/or embedded multi-media to communicate ideas.
Purpose: Text lectures may vary in their layout or look and feel depending on the template used. They may be text only or they might include multimedia.
Use Case: This method is best used for step-by-step guides, and information that is best conveyed as text. Other ideas for text lecture include: Introduction or summary of a module, supplemental material, and/or introduction of an activity.
Tech. Tools: Word document, PDF, HTML pages, PowerPoint with a script in the "notes" section
Podcast
Definition: A digital audio recording of a person's voice.
Purpose: Record voice with little to no visuals. This allows students to easily intake information on the go from their mobile device.
Use Case: Great for sharing brief 1:1 or whole group feedback on student assignments. Create and post class announcements. Provide your expertise on topical content related to the course.
Tech. Tools: Mediasite Desktop Recorder (MDR)
References :
"The State of Video in Education 2015." Quality Matters, Kaltura, site.kaltura.com/rs/984-SDM-859/images/The_State_of_Video_in_Education_2015_a_Kaltura_Report.pdf. Accessed 5 June 2018.