During this session at the 7th Annual International Symposium on Emerging Technologies for Online Learning, learn about one instructor's use of YouTube's free and easy-to-use features 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. While the session featured the integrated "video anywhere" YouTube features in Blackboard, the principles provided will be applicable to an online course in any learning management system. A summary of feedback survey results from students regarding their experiences with video in the course were 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. Accompanying presentation abstract is at http://sloanconsortium.org/conference/2014/et4online/ready-set-record-being-present-and-engaging-students-online-using-youtube and links at http://jasonrhode.com/et4online14

1. Ready, Set, Record: Being Present
and Engaging Students Online
Using YouTube
Jason Rhode @jrhode
Northern Illinois University

2. Jason Rhode
Director, Faculty Development
and Instructional Design Center
Northern Illinois University
www.niu.edu/facdev
@jrhode
jrhode@niu.edu
jasonrhode.com

3. Session Summary
During this session, learn about the use of
YouTube's free and easy-to-use features for
recording, editing, captioning, and embedding
video into an online course.
While the session will feature the integrated “Video
Anywhere" YouTube features in Blackboard, the
principles provided will be applicable to an online
course in any learning management system

4. 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

5. Considerations
CC-BY Davide Restivo :: flickr.com/photos/somemixedstuff/2403249501

6. 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

7. Online Instructor Roles
Pedagogical Social
Managerial Technical
Maor,D.(2003).Theteacher’sroleindevelopinginteractionandreflectioninanonline
learningcommunity.EducationMediaInternational,l40(1/2),127-137.

8. Presence Online
coi.athabascau.ca

9. Why Video?

10. The ETT 510 Story…

11. Why YouTube?
Built-in captioning features
FREE
Accessible
Privacy options
Mobile-friendly
Integration in Blackboard
Embeddable in LMS

12. Blackboard Video Everywhere
2-minute quick tip intro to Blackboard Video Everywhere at youtu.be/glYGzdxw-mM

13. 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

14. 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?

15. Step 2: Setup YouTube Account
Use either personal account or setup separate teaching account
sample YouTube account profile at youtube.com/user/jfrhode

16. Tip: Edit Your Profile
sample YouTube account profile at youtube.com/user/jfrhode

17. Step 3: Verify Account
Gain capabilities to customize thumbnail on uploaded videos, among other features
Verify your YouTube account at youtube.com/verify

18. Step 4: Record
You can either record using YouTube’s built-in recording tool to upload a pre-recorded video

19. Step 5: Preview and Upload

20. Step 6: Add Basic Info

21. Step 7: Customize Advanced Settings
Default settings are as public as possible

22. Step 8: Add Captions
YouTube does have automatic captioning, but results vary

23. Step 8: Add Captions
Video automatically pauses while typing

24. Demo of Transcription Process

25. Step 9: Save Transcript as Text File
Optional, but helpful in providing separate transcript file for students

26. Step 10: Get Embed Code
Using code, add to LMS using HTML editor (steps vary by LMS)

27. Setup Playlist for Your Course
Allows students to subscribe and easily view videos outside LMS
sample course playlist at j.mp/ett519fall13videos

28. Sample Course Playlist on Mobile
Subscribe at j.mp/ett519fall13videos

29. 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

30. Video on Course Home Page
Embedded using Video Everywhere, accessible Player Controls button included

31. Video in Instructor Info Page
sample captioned course welcome video at youtu.be/EQBOmzQ_ML0
Embedded with content item, icons hidden

32. Video Course Tour
sample screencast course tour at youtu.be/NVGdoYo7mMM
Embedded using Video Everywhere, accessible Player Controls included

33. Video in Announcement
Embedded in Announcement, playable in LMS

34. Video in Course Unit
In Blackboard, if added using Video Anywhere, accessible Player Controls are included

35. Video Resources
Video embedded as well as link provided for viewing in LMS or in new browser tab

36. Video in Groups Home Page
sample screencast group tour at youtu.be/2Ftmfc6fDWU

37. Video in Discussion Instructions
sample how-to screencast for video discussion at youtu.be/ced-qu-N3Yk
Embedded in Discussion Forum instructions

38. Video Discussion

39. Video Journal

40. Playlist Link and Info in LMS

41. Viewing Playlist on Smart Phone

42. Viewing Playlist on Tablet

43. Viewing Video on Smart Phone

44. Viewing Video on Tablet

45. 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

46. Feedback Surveys

47. I viewed Dr. J’s weekly unit
introduction videos…
0 5 10 15 20 25
Unit folder in Bb
Announcements on course front page
Announcement emailed to me
From YouTube channel
Options for Viewing Instructor Videos (n=21)
20
11
4
2

48. 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

49. 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

50. 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

51. 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

52. 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

53. 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

54. Q&A
CiccioPizzettaroCC-BY-NC-SA
@jrhode

55. Ready, Set, Record: Being Present
and Engaging Students Online
Using YouTube
Jason Rhode @jrhode
Northern Illinois University
slides & links available at
jasonrho.de/et4online14