Learn about one instructor’s use of YouTube’s free and easy-to-use features incorporated in Blackboard for recording, editing, captioning, and embedding video into his online course. An overview of the steps for recording, editing, captioning, video in YouTube will be provided as well as examples shared for various approaches for seamlessly incorporating video into any online course. A summary of feedback survey results from students regarding their experiences with video in the course will be shared as well as lessons learned by the instructor for those wishing to follow the same suggested steps for incorporating video in their own course. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the session and see first-hand a demo by the instructor of how the video was seamlessly incorporated into Blackboard Learn.
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About Presenter
Jason Rhode, Ph.D.
Director, Faculty Development
and Instructional Design Center
Northern Illinois University
jrhode@niu.edu
@jrhode
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Outline
Steps Examples Feedback Q&A
Recording
Editing
Captioning
Embedding
Approaches for
seamlessly
incorporating
video into any
online course
Feedback from
students
Lessons
learned by the
instructor
Tips and suggestions
for others
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Why Not Video?Haven’ttriedbefore
Want to keep course materials accessible
Don’twantvideospublic
Use alternative text & audio communications
CC-BY Cory Doctorow :: flickr.com/photos/doctorow/2907468686
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Steps
Steps Examples Feedback Q&A
Recording
Editing
Captioning
Embedding
Approaches for
seamlessly
incorporating
video into any
online course
Feedback from
students
Lessons
learned by the
instructor
Tips and suggestions
for others
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Step 1: Clarify Your Purpose for Video
• Why are you using video?
• What current communications are you augmenting or
replacing?
• Are students allowed to incorporate video into their
discussions and assignments?
• How will you gauge effectiveness of using video?
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Step 2: Setup YouTube Account
Use either personal account or setup separate teaching account
sample YouTube account profile at youtube.com/user/jfrhode
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Step 3: Verify Account
Able to customize thumbnail on uploaded videos, among other features
Verify your YouTube account at youtube.com/verify
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Step 4: Record
You can either record using YouTube’s built-in recording tool
or upload a pre-recorded video
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Step 9: Save Transcript as Text File
Optional, but helpful in providing separate transcript file for students
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Step 10: Get Embed Code
Using code, add to LMS using HTML editor (steps vary by LMS)
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Setup Playlist for Your Course
Allows students to subscribe and easily view videos outside LMS
sample course playlist at j.mp/ett510fall13videos
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Examples
Steps Examples Feedback Q&A
Recording
Editing
Captioning
Embedding
Approaches for
seamlessly
incorporating
video into any
online course
Feedback from
students
Lessons
learned by the
instructor
Tips and suggestions
for others
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Video in Instructor Info Page
sample captioned course welcome video at youtu.be/EQBOmzQ_ML0
Embedded with content item, icons hidden
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Video Course Tour
sample screencast course tour at youtu.be/NVGdoYo7mMM
Embedded using Video Everywhere, accessible Player Controls included
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Video in Discussion Instructions
sample how-to screencast for video discussion at youtu.be/ced-qu-N3Yk
Embedded in Discussion Forum instructions
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Feedback
Steps Examples Feedback Q&A
Recording
Editing
Captioning
Embedding
Approaches for
seamlessly
incorporating
video into any
online course
Feedback from
students
Lessons
learned by the
instructor
Tips and suggestions
for others
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I viewed Dr. J’s weekly unit introduction videos…
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Unit folder in Bb
Announcements on course front page
Announcement emailed to me
From YouTube channel
Options for Viewing Instructor Videos (n=21)
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Student Comments on Instructor Videos
“The webcam videos that serve as introductions to each unit
are great. They are very effective in replacing some of what is
lost by not meeting in a classroom. Just those videos alone have
taught me a lot about the power of video to be used in online
instruction. And I think it is important for students to see their
instructor talking to them.”
- ETT 510 Student, Fall 2013
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Student Comments on Instructor Videos
“The videos every week were extremely helpful in that you
outlined all the assignments and tips for completing them in a
unit. I had a clear understanding of all activities that you
wanted us to complete and nothing was a surprise. This made
scheduling time very easy because we knew what was expected. I
also appreciated your timely feedback on questions. Thank you for
all your support through this course!”
- ETT 510 Student, Fall 2013
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Student Comments on Video Resources
“The additional resources and videos that are posted with the
week’s readings have been very helpful. The videos always help
explain the concepts for me and I am a visual learner anyway so it
works.”
- ETT 510 Student, Fall 2013
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Lessons Learned
• Students find video communications and resources very
helpful
• Videos don’t need to be polished to be effective
• YouTube’s built-in transcription features make providing
accessible video quick and easy!
• Auto captioning, while not perfect, can make other YouTube
videos accessible
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Q&A
Steps Examples Feedback Q&A
Recording
Editing
Captioning
Embedding
Approaches for
seamlessly
incorporating
video into any
online course
Feedback from
students
Lessons
learned by the
instructor
Tips and suggestions
for others
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5 Tips for Getting Started
1. Keep your videos “quick and dirty”
2. Keep videos under 10 min in length
(5-8 min is ideal)
3. Record in quiet location, eliminate background noise
whenever possible
4. Use consistent recording volume level
5. Embed videos in LMS with rest of the content for each
unit/module/week