1. Edison Online Faculty Institute 2013
Myra Walters Presenter

2. Questions Addressed
 Why consider Audio and Video Discussion?
 How can I send an audio or video message in Canvas?
 What are some guidelines/precautions for using audio
and or video posts?

3. Why consider Audio and Video Discussion?
Researched Based Findings
 Text alone cannot communicate the nuances of human
voice, which can convey the tone of the conversation.
 Some students convey the tone of the message better
using audio or video discussion posts

4. Why consider Audio and Video Discussion?
Personal Observations
 It created classroom community better and faster
 It better supported my oral communication student
learning outcome for improving speaking and
listening skills
 It has the potential to promote oral communication
across the curriculum in other online classes
 It promotes the development of technical skills

5. How can I post audio/video posts
in Canvas?

6. How can I post audio/video posts
in Canvas?

7. Discussion Activity
Read the discussion prompt below and think about your
response

8. What are some guidelines for using audio
and/or video discussions?
 Make sure students know that a microphone and/or a
webcam is/are required
 Have time restrictions
 Provide instructions for how to upload audio/video
discussions
 Use a combination of written, audio, and video posts
 Make sure that they are ADA compliant

9. ADA Compliance
 Make sure that video and or audio posts are ADA
compliant
 You may transcribe video and audio responses by
clicking on the following link and following the
directions