No Cost // Low Cost ToolsVideo in the ClassroomDel Belcher, Jackson College

Best Practices

Length Shorter is better 3-5 minutes (no longer than 10 if possible)

If video must be longer, break video up into smaller chunks

Writing Write script or at least an outline Write in a conversational tone Use short sentences Write for the ear Read script out loud first

UNC Charlotte – Center for Teaching and Learning

Best Practices

Recording Rehearse and practice before you press “Record”

When using a camera, do a test recording – get comfortable!

If you make a mistake or stumble over words, let the recording continue, pause for five seconds, then pick up again where you left off. You can edit later.

Captioning You should either caption your video or offer a text transcript of the audio

UNC Charlotte – Center for Teaching and Learning

Best Preactic

Audio High quality mic (omni vs. unidirectional) Maintain a consistent environment Get rid of ambient noise Dampen the sound

Lighting Three lights Key Light Filler light Back light

Best PracticeResearch

FINDING

For lectures, focus more on the first-watch experience, add support for re-watching and skimming

RECOMENDATION

Invest heavily in pre-production lesson planning 

Federation University of Australia – Best practice in making an instructional video

Shorter videos are much more engaging

Try filming in an informal setting; it might not be necessary to invest big-budget studio productions. in

Students engage differently with lecture and tutorial videos for tutorials

Personal feel over high production

"It is better to present an explanation in words and pictures

than solely in words.- Multiple Representation Principle

Tools you already have:PC/Mac

FreeIntegrated WebcamEarbuds with MicWindows Movie Maker/iMovie

Invest inUSB WebcamUSB MicADOBIE Premiere (Creative Cloud)/Final Cut

Tools you already have:Online

Youtube Video Editor

Simple Instructional Videos

AnimotoAnimated and engaging slideshows

Tools you already have:Mobile

Android Native Video Editing Slide Show

Presentations Auto Edit Google Photo

iOS (iPhone/iPad)

iMovie - $4.99

You already have the camera!

Your smart phone has the power!Buy a tripod and a selfie stick

Shoot in HDUse an external microphone

Check for lighting

Other Tools

Live StreamGoogle Hangouts On Air/Youtube Live

Facebook LivePeriscope

Video ConferenceSkypeGoogle Hangouts

Always use “Best Practices”