Using video as an instructional tool is grounded in several learning theories. Richard Mayer's Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning states that people learn more using words and pictures than words alone. Albert Bandura's Social Learning Theory explains how we learn from observing others. Both of these are in sync with using demonstration videos to teach. From accounting and math to technology topics, these theories support using video tutorials as learning activities. Video tutorials allow users to play, pause, and re-play to learn the topic at hand. Most of my videos are created with the video creation tool Camtasia and can be viewed on my YouTube Channel. Some specific items are also listed below.
Multimedia Course - Assessment of Basic Shot Types
This video explains how to create a final assessment of the four basic shot types. Using video examples helps clarify many questions for online learners. Additionally, videos help build cognitive, social, and instructor presence in online courses.
Safe Sharing of YouTube Videos
Keeping my ears open to learner concerns has been a key element in creating training videos and professional development. For example, teachers in a K-12 school district commented that they were finding many good videos on YouTube, but worried about students seeing inappropriate commercials or comments. After finding a good option, the quickest way to get the word out to teachers was to create a video tutorial that walked them through the process. Teachers have commented that they like these instructional videos that keep them keep abreast of technology changes that help them improve their own job performance.
Dreamweaver Tutorial - Embedding Video
This is another demonstration "how to" video for students using Dreamweaver to create websites.
Animated PowerPoint
This video was created to demonstrate to education students a sample end result of the animation concepts of PowerPoint that they were learning in class.
Game Maker Software - Cartoon Story Maker and Crossword Puzzle Maker
After stumbling upon this software, I presented to a creative Spanish instructor. She used this software and found it to be a successful way to integrate technology and motivate and engage students. Submitting "cartoons" to a common area in the online LMS allowed students to share and/or collaborate on an engaging (dare I say "fun") activity. This video is a "tech how-to" for the software.
Creating Modified Block Style Letters
This video was incorporated into a keyboarding course to demonstrate how to set tab stops and the proper spacing for a modified block style letter. As the instructor and designer of the course, I found that using the videos was extremely beneficial for students as opposed to using only text-based instructions. I now use both the text instructions and the video instructions.
Google Apps Tutorial - Adding Collections
This is one example of a series of tutorials created for instructors to learn how to use Google Apps.
Moodle Quiz Question Types: Drag and Drop into Text
This video was created when Moodle added new interactive quiz question types to the system. This video demonstrates how teachers can create drag and drop style questions for their online quizzes.
Learner Centered Teaching Enhanced with Technology
This video highlights how learner-centered teaching can be enhanced with technology. The learners in this case are teachers. Viewers will gain insight into some of the research as to why learner-centered teaching is most effective, as well as how technology can be used to promote a learner-centered environment.
Making Online Courses Interactive
During the Spring of 2014 I was a student in the Wright State University course title "Making Online Courses Interactive." This course prepared me for teaching a synchronous online course using the Blackboard Collaborate tool. Many topics were addressed, from technical considerations to creating effective presentations, to ensuring student interaction is an integral feature.
Multimedia Course - Assessment of Basic Shot Types
This video explains how to create a final assessment of the four basic shot types. Using video examples helps clarify many questions for online learners. Additionally, videos help build cognitive, social, and instructor presence in online courses.
Safe Sharing of YouTube Videos
Keeping my ears open to learner concerns has been a key element in creating training videos and professional development. For example, teachers in a K-12 school district commented that they were finding many good videos on YouTube, but worried about students seeing inappropriate commercials or comments. After finding a good option, the quickest way to get the word out to teachers was to create a video tutorial that walked them through the process. Teachers have commented that they like these instructional videos that keep them keep abreast of technology changes that help them improve their own job performance.
Dreamweaver Tutorial - Embedding Video
This is another demonstration "how to" video for students using Dreamweaver to create websites.
Animated PowerPoint
This video was created to demonstrate to education students a sample end result of the animation concepts of PowerPoint that they were learning in class.
Game Maker Software - Cartoon Story Maker and Crossword Puzzle Maker
After stumbling upon this software, I presented to a creative Spanish instructor. She used this software and found it to be a successful way to integrate technology and motivate and engage students. Submitting "cartoons" to a common area in the online LMS allowed students to share and/or collaborate on an engaging (dare I say "fun") activity. This video is a "tech how-to" for the software.
Creating Modified Block Style Letters
This video was incorporated into a keyboarding course to demonstrate how to set tab stops and the proper spacing for a modified block style letter. As the instructor and designer of the course, I found that using the videos was extremely beneficial for students as opposed to using only text-based instructions. I now use both the text instructions and the video instructions.
Google Apps Tutorial - Adding Collections
This is one example of a series of tutorials created for instructors to learn how to use Google Apps.
Moodle Quiz Question Types: Drag and Drop into Text
This video was created when Moodle added new interactive quiz question types to the system. This video demonstrates how teachers can create drag and drop style questions for their online quizzes.
Learner Centered Teaching Enhanced with Technology
This video highlights how learner-centered teaching can be enhanced with technology. The learners in this case are teachers. Viewers will gain insight into some of the research as to why learner-centered teaching is most effective, as well as how technology can be used to promote a learner-centered environment.
Making Online Courses Interactive
During the Spring of 2014 I was a student in the Wright State University course title "Making Online Courses Interactive." This course prepared me for teaching a synchronous online course using the Blackboard Collaborate tool. Many topics were addressed, from technical considerations to creating effective presentations, to ensuring student interaction is an integral feature.
