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MI Learning on iTunes U: Tips and Tools for Creating Video Resources
MI Learning on iTunes U: Tips and Tools for Creating Video Resources
Panel:
Ryan Miller Steve Dickie
John Sowash Joel Milinsky
MI Learning Project Manager: Judy Paxton
K12 on iTunes UK12 on iTunes U
Open iTunes > iTunes U tab Use PowerSearch & explore!
MI Learning Landing PageMI Learning Landing Page
Link to MI Learning on Tunes U and important information
www.macul.org/milearning/
Curriculum Resources for Students
Educational Leadership
Professional Development
Workforce & Career Development
What makes a quality video podcast learning resource?
Use the Learning Resources Evaluation Matrix
in the Participation Information on the
MI Learning landing page:
www.macul.org/mi learning/
Craig VanHam
Baldwin Street Middle School
Considerations
Content: • Plan carefully
• Identify the GLCEs, MI Curriculum concepts to teach in a series of enhanced/video podcasts.
• Determine the kind of visuals to help a variety of learners.
• Learn about Creative Commons copyright
http://creativecommons.org/
Considerations
Technical Aspects: Learn best practices in developing the structure, pacing, audio, software capabilities for:
• screencasting
• video
• slides with audio
Considerations
File formats for iTunes:• Audio- AAC, MP3
• Video – MPEG 4(m4a, mp4, m4v)
• Apple recommends 640 x 480 window size
Audio Tips & Tricks
Ryan Miller
Calhoun ISD
Audio Tips & Tricks Record in a QUIET room (no phones, no humming,
wd-40 for your chair, etc)
Best Original Recording = Best Audio
Noise Cancellation never as good as the real thing
Test record & adjust Audio to find best fit
Take care of audio mistakes during editing
Appropriate for your audience
Audio Settings – Camtasia (v.6) Recorder
Click Audio > Options
- Select Device (Logitech Headset)
- Source = Microphone
- Input Level (usually 2 to 2.5)
- Audio Format (PCM 48,000 kHz 16 bit, Stereo, 187 kb/sec)
I
Audio Settings – Camtasia (v.6) Editing
• I Do Not Even out volume levels
• Removing Noise can help, but is usually best to leave noise in and reduce it from the room first
• I Do Not optimize my voice
• I Do remove Clipping and Clicks
Software & Equipment Camtasia Studio v.6, Snag It, or Jing
• http://www.techsmith.com/
Best Setup = Condenser Mic, Pop-filter
• http://bit.ly/remc_mics - REMC bid list
Cheap & Effective Alternative = Logitech Headset
• http://bit.ly/remc_headsets
Audio Improvement Resources Camtasia Studio Learning Center
http://bit.ly/camtasia_record
How To Improve Recording Performance• http://bit.ly/recording_performance
Tech Smith Forums – Tips & Tricks• http://forums.techsmith.com/index.php
Tech Smith Education Community• http://bit.ly/ed_community
Follow Camtasia Tips & Snag It Tips on Twitter• http://twitter.com/CamtasiaTips http://twitter.com/SnagitTips
Camtasia Studio 6 – The Definitive Guide by Daniel Clark• http://bit.ly/Camtasia_definitiveguide
Video Tips & Tricks
Steve Dickie
Divine Child High School
http://video.flosscience.com
Access complete video information at:
Software Tips & Tools
John SowashSouthfield Christian School
Seeking Contributors!Seeking Contributors!
Several ISDs/REMCs/RESAs are offering training on Camtasia with the TechSmith grant.
Watch the MI Learning landing page for information & stipend application process
MI Learning on iTunes UMI Learning on iTunes U
March 12, 2010
