Using video in an online course can sometimes add a new and different element that helps engage the learner or it may have the opposite effect of turning off the learner if it is not used in the appropriate way. Over the next few weeks I will be introducing some techniques for using video with online course that instructors have used effectively in the past.
Creating a course introduction video – A course introduction video is an excellent way to introduce the course. Typically an instructor will either show video of themselves or use a video PowerPoint lecture with photos of themselves. This technique helps the student put a human face with the online instructor. Personal interests and hobbies can be mentioned allowing the students to further identify with the instructor. An instructor can also talk about their experience in the field of the course that they are teaching. These video introductions can be very short and quick to put together but will help put a face and an identity with an online instructor. Hopefully this technique this will kick off the course in a positive direction.
Listen to this podcast from Educause of an instructor’s experience using an introduction video.
PODCAST (Educause, 2007)
Zorn, Diane (2007). E07 Podcast: Using Video Streaming and Podcasting to Design Rich-Media Online Courses. Retrieved November 22, 2008, from Educause Connect Web site: http://connect.educause.edu/blog/kellywalker/e07podcastusingvideostrea/45659
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