VILOS WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW CAN I USE

THEM TO IMPROVE STUDENT

LEARNING?

Presentation to Faculty, 2009

Dr. Mickie Metzinger

THROAT COLLECTION EXAMPLE

http://videone.ivytech.edu/flv/School_of_Health_Sci

ences/MEAS219/PLEY/ThroatCollection/ThroatColl

ection.html

Library of other examples Ivy Tech

http://www.ivyvilos.com/content.html

DIGITAL WORLD

“Students immersed in an increasingly digital world

are seeking richer and more engaging learning

experiences”

“Instructors are exploring innovative ways to use

technology to foster interaction, collaboration, and

excitement for learning”

ENGAGEMENT

Using a variety of instructional

methods "introduces an element

of unpredictability and novelty in

the classroom" - keeping students

engaged (Grasha, 2002, p. 216).

WHAT IS A VILO?

Video Active Learning Object

Objective Specific Outcome/Lesson

Available online

Reusable

Accessible

HOW ARE THEY USED?

To enhance traditional lessons

Dynamic and interactive modality

HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM CLASS?

Can be viewed prior to class as

preparation

Viewable by students when studying

Self remediation

Used in place of consumable lab

supplies

WHAT’S IN A VILO?

One or two specific objectives

Very short, anywhere from 3-7 minutes

Video recordings of

presentation/demonstration

Audio voice over, animation, graphics, etc.

Built in quizzess or ability for interaction

Can be viewed repeatedly

WHAT’S THE BENEFIT OF A VILO?

Improve mastery of learning objectives

Enhance performance of skills during

assessment

Accommodate diverse learning styles

Serve needs of students with disabilities

Present challenging content in engaging formats

Available to students 24/7

CAN I SEE AN EXAMPLE?

Enter Web site here of examples

Merlot.com

HLC web site

WHAT DO OTHER FACULTY SAY ABOUT THEM?

Fewer remediation plans

30% fewer supplies used

Deal with student absences more effectively

Increased check off success rate

Increased pass rates

Improved student satisfaction

Faculty has more time to spend on

evaluation, analysis and creativity levels of Bloom’s

Taxonomy in the classroom

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO MAKE A VILO?

Video camera and/or the Accordant

Camtasia or Captivate Software

Microphone

Laptop/Computer

Access to Scanner and Adobe would be helpful, but

not required.