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Creating Educational Videos
Steps and resources for faculty creating instructional videos
Instructional Design Books & Resources
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Multimedia-Based Instructional Design by e-Book offered through CARLI. Log in required.ISBN: 9781118089156Publication Date: 2004-04-19 -
e-Learning and the Science of Instruction by e-Book offered through CARLI. Log-in required.ISBN: 9781118086162Publication Date: 2011-07-13 -
E-Learning by Design by e-Book offered through CARLI. Log in required.ISBN: 9780470900024Publication Date: 2011-10-11
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Instructional Systems Design ModelGeneric, flowchart model demonstrating the process of planning and creating effective instructional resources. Includes questions to ask while developing your video.
Content & Learning Objectives
The first step of creating a video is deciding what information you need to cover. Once you've identified a topic or question that you believe a short video could address effectively, your next step is to create learning objectives. Choose one or two objectives for each video- any more, and the video may be too long or complicated. Learning objectives should be SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Reasonable, and Time bound.
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The eLearning Coach- Writing Objectives3 part blog series on why and how to create good learning objectives.
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Tips from the Flipped EM ClassroomSuggestions about learning objectives from the Clerkship Directors in Emergency Medicine's EM "Flipped EM Classroom."
Storyboarding and Scripting
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Storyboarding TemplatesFree downloadable storyboarding templates from "The eLearning Coach." Word and PowerPoint files.
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Tips from the Flipped EM ClassroomSuggestions about scripting & storyboarding from the Clerkship Directors in Emergency Medicine's "Flipped EM Classroom."
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Preparation TipsTechSmith's (creators of Camtasia) tips for preparing a screencast presentation.
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Storyboard ThatFree, online storyboarding software.
Designing Effective Videos
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How Video Production Affects Student EngagementA study investigating the impact of " video production decisions" on student engagement. It finds that videos are most engaging when they:
1. Are less than 6 minutes long
2. Use multiple styles within the same video
3. Have a more personal or casual feel
5. Are designed specifically for online courses rather than "chopping up" a traditional lecture
6. Feature instructors speaking quickly with high enthusiasm
They also find that "Khan Style" tablet drawings are more engaging than Power Point slides, and that students engage differently with tutorial style than lecture style videos.
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Tips from the Flipped EM ClassroomTips for creating effective videos from the Clerkship Directors in Emergency Medicine's "Flipped EM Classroom."