1. KNOWLEDGE CLIPS
in your teaching practice and research communication
Ann Fastré
Stijn Van Laer
EN Educational Development Unit (EDU), KU Leuven
NL Dienst Onderwijsprofessionalisering en –ondersteuning (DOO), KU Leuven

2. Young Researchers’ Careers
The purpose of YouReCa is to improve and broaden the
career prospects of young KU Leuven researchers. In order
to achieve this, YouReCa will organize and coordinate a wide
range of activities:
• training and education,
• career development and promotion of career opportunities,
• strengthening the international orientation of the career.

3. YouReCa

4. Content of the workshop
• Getting to know the medium:
o What is a knowledge clip?
o Why using knowledge clips?
o Examples of the use of knowledge clips.
• Producing knowledge clips:
o Preparing the environment.
o Preparing the content.
o Tips for successful recording.
o Tips for editing.
o Sharing knowledge clips.

5. Follow-up
• Communication after the workshop via Facebook or e-
mail.
• When desired (a reminder will be send), a follow-up
session for this workshop will be organized.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/236646876546454/
“Communicating
efficiently through
the use of
knowledge clips”

6. Program of this afternoon

7. Team of the day
Stijn Van Laer
Educational Technologist,
DOO @ KU Leuven
Maarten Timmermans
Learning Spaces & Infrastructure
LIMEL @ KU Leuven
Ann Fastré
Educational Technologist,
DOO @ KU Leuven
Johan Willems
Multimedia Productions
LIMEL @ KU Leuven

8. Who are you? (within each group)
• Which faculty?
• Which role + context?
o Instructor
o Educational Developer
o …
• Prior experiences with knowledge clips?

9. Getting to know the
medium
KNOWLEDGE CLIPS
• What is a knowledge clip?
• Why using knowledge clips?
• Examples of the use of
knowledge clips.

10. What is a knowledge clip?
A Knowledge clip is a short video
wherein you, as instructor, briefly
explain one specific subject, a
particular concept or a basic principle.
Getting to know the
medium
KNOWLEDGE CLIPS
• What is a knowledge clip?
• Why using knowledge clips?
• Examples of the use of
knowledge clips.

11. Why using knowledge clips?
Efficiency: You can use them to answer
students’ frequently asked questions so there is
more time and space for deepening out the
most relevant questions.
Different organization of contact moments: By
offering learning materials through knowledge
clips, you can put the emphasis during the face-
to-face moments on interactivity and further
elaboration of these learning materials.
Supporting students in their learning process:
Students are able to consult the knowledge clips
at their own pace, for example while processing
difficult learning materials.
Getting to know the
medium
KNOWLEDGE CLIPS
• What is a knowledge clip?
• Why using knowledge clips?
• Examples of the use of
knowledge clips.

12. Examples of use:
Support of the used learning material and
knowledge repository: You can use knowledge clips
to explain learning materials that require frequent
repetition. For specific topics, such as chemical
processes, medical applications or explanation of
graphs and models, visual representations can help
to come to a better understanding. Students are able
to permanently consult the collection as a type of
‘encyclopedia’.
Getting to know the
medium
KNOWLEDGE CLIPS
• What is a knowledge clip?
• Why using knowledge clips?
• Examples of the use of
knowledge clips.

13. Examples of use:
Demonstration of practical skills: The skills clip
is a variant to the knowledge clip. It can be
about clinical skills or implementing a lab test,
that can be used as preparation material for or
as supporting material during a lab session.
Getting to know the
medium
KNOWLEDGE CLIPS
• What is a knowledge clip?
• Why using knowledge clips?
• Examples of the use of
knowledge clips.

14. Examples of use:
Modeling problem solutions: In a knowledge
clip, the lecturer is able to model the solutions
for particular problems or exercises. This type of
knowledge clips can be used to provide answers
to frequently asked (individual) questions of a
large group of students at once.
Getting to know the
medium
KNOWLEDGE CLIPS
• What is a knowledge clip?
• Why using knowledge clips?
• Examples of the use of
knowledge clips.

15. Examples of use:
Different organization of the course: By using
knowledge clips, students can autonomously
process new learning contents, so the lecturer
can use the contact moment for elaboration,
discussion, remaining questions, additional
assignments, etc. This concept is also known as
flipped classroom.
Self-study: For the autonomous study of more
extensive parts of the course, you can offer the
students a series of knowledge clips, whether or
not enriched by (viewing) assignments,
questions and feedback, a discussion forum etc.
You can also offer the knowledge clips through
adaptive learning paths: Depending on the prior
knowledge of the students they get access to
learning materials at their level.
Getting to know the
medium
KNOWLEDGE CLIPS
• What is a knowledge clip?
• Why using knowledge clips?
• Examples of the use of
knowledge clips.

16. Examples of use:
(Group) assignment for students: You can ask the
students to create one or more knowledge clips
about the course content. When the students
themselves work with the course content (construct
new knowledge), this contributes to a deeper
processing of the contents. You can use the
knowledge clips made by the students to build a
repository of basic concepts.
Getting to know the
medium
KNOWLEDGE CLIPS
• What is a knowledge clip?
• Why using knowledge clips?
• Examples of the use of
knowledge clips.

17. Producing knowledge clips
KNOWLEDGE CLIPS
• Preparing the environment.
• Preparing the content.
• Tips for successful recording.
• Tips for editing.
• Sharing knowledge clips.

18. Do it yourselves!
Producing a knowledge clip is not really
difficult. Although a decent preparation
remains important!!
Step 1: Preparing the environment.
Step 2: Preparing the content.
Step 3: Tips for successful recording.
Step 4: Tips for editing.
Producing knowledge clips
KNOWLEDGE CLIPS
• Preparing the environment.
• Preparing the content.
• Tips for successful recording.
• Tips for editing.
• Sharing knowledge clips.

19. Preparing the environment
Audio: Is for most the most important component of
the knowledge clip. To avoid poor audio quality try to
minimize background noise. Switch off air
conditioning or other equipment. For instance, a
humming fan noise may be picked up by the
microphone.
Video: Set up the webcam properly. Do not rely on
the light emitted by the computer screen. Create soft
lighting by adding another light source. Avoid colour
changes and background distractions.
Posture: Make sure you are sitting comfortably in
front of the computer screen and microphone. Avoid
slumping forward to the screen. Make sure that the
cable is not caught on anything and think carefully
about where to put any papers you might need – the
sound of turning pages will also be recorded!
Producing knowledge clips
KNOWLEDGE CLIPS
• Preparing the environment.
• Preparing the content.
• Tips for successful recording.
• Tips for editing.
• Sharing knowledge clips.

20. Preparing the environment
Producing knowledge clips
KNOWLEDGE CLIPS
• Preparing the environment.
• Preparing the content.
• Tips for successful recording.
• Tips for editing.
• Sharing knowledge clips.

21. Preparing the content
Scenario: A screencast is best kept short and to-the-
point, so write a script. A detailed script is not
necessary, but it is important to consider the
structure in advance.
Duration: Think carefully about the duration of the
video. Ideally, screencasts should not be longer than
10 minutes. A long video is not suitable for online
viewing, so it is better to divide the video into short
passages or to use transitional screens.
Routine: Do a quick walkthrough before you start.
Prepare transitions from one screen to the next.
Producing knowledge clips
KNOWLEDGE CLIPS
• Preparing the environment.
• Preparing the content.
• Tips for successful recording.
• Tips for editing.
• Sharing knowledge clips.

22. Structure of a knowledge clip:
Introduction: A short welcome word at the start,
with the goal of the knowledge clip sets the right
tone right away.
Core: During this part of the clip you are trying to
transfer the necessary information needed to trigger
learning:
• Exercises, labs, etc. (procedural knowledge) -
more explicit ("click here, there and there") more
implicit ("... to make")
• Concepts, theories and content (declarative
knowledge) - Use examples to compare, use
PowerPoint to support, etc.
End: At the end of the clip, you can refer to other
relevant material or next steps. "Do you want to
know more, go to ..." "The next lesson is about ...",
etc.
Producing knowledge clips
KNOWLEDGE CLIPS
• Preparing the environment.
• Preparing the content.
• Tips for successful recording.
• Tips for editing.
• Sharing knowledge clips.

23. Structure of a knowledge clip:
Introduction: A short welcome word at the start,
with the goal of the knowledge clip sets the right
tone right away.
Core: During this part of the clip you are trying to
transfer the necessary information needed to trigger
learning:
• Exercises, labs, etc. (procedural knowledge) -
more explicit ("click here, there and there") more
implicit ("... to make")
• Concepts, theories and content (declarative
knowledge) - Use examples to compare, use
PowerPoint to support, etc.
End: At the end of the clip, you can refer to other
relevant material or next steps. "Do you want to
know more, go to ..." "The next lesson is about ...",
etc.
Producing knowledge clips
KNOWLEDGE CLIPS
• Preparing the environment.
• Preparing the content.
• Tips for successful recording.
• Tips for editing.
• Sharing knowledge clips.

24. Preparing the content
Producing knowledge clips
KNOWLEDGE CLIPS
• Preparing the environment.
• Preparing the content.
• Tips for successful recording.
• Tips for editing.
• Sharing knowledge clips.

25. Tips for successful recording
Screen resolution: Check the screen resolution.
Recording in low resolution may produce better
results, as icons, the mouse etc. tend to look bigger.
Try out different settings. If it is not possible to use
low screen resolution, allow sufficient time for
editing and make sure to zoom in on key points.
Guidance: Direct the viewer’s attention by using the
mouse pointer or by highlighting key parts of the
screen (by inserting a box or arrow, or by adding
colour), particularly if you will be using shortcut
keys! Most software packages offer additional
mouse highlighting features.
Mouse movements: Keep mouse movement to a
minimum, as this might distract the viewer. Take
your hand off the mouse while recording. Only move
the mouse to perform an action.
Producing knowledge clips
KNOWLEDGE CLIPS
• Preparing the environment.
• Preparing the content.
• Tips for successful recording.
• Tips for editing.
• Sharing knowledge clips.

26. Tips for editing
Duration: Divide a longer screencast into shorter
passages. A series of short videos is more effective
than one long one.
Using cuts: Cut irrelevant sections and edit the
recording critically: for instance, if Word is slow to
open, it is better to cut that part out.
Call outs: Make your screencasts more accessible by
adding callouts or captions (make sure the font size
is big enough).
Transitions: Transitions between scenes may be very
effective, but avoid overkill. It is more useful to
highlight the cursor or to zoom in on key points.
Producing knowledge clips
KNOWLEDGE CLIPS
• Preparing the environment.
• Preparing the content.
• Tips for successful recording.
• Tips for editing.
• Sharing knowledge clips.

27. Publishing knowledge clips
Student
Producing knowledge clips
KNOWLEDGE CLIPS
• Preparing the environment.
• Preparing the content.
• Tips for successful recording.
• Tips for editing.
• Sharing knowledge clips.

28. Producing knowledge clips
KNOWLEDGE CLIPS
• Preparing the environment.
• Preparing the content.
• Tips for successful recording.
• Tips for editing.
• Sharing knowledge clips.

29. Do it yourselves!!
(with our help…)
1. Make a knowledge clip.
• Use your own materials.
2. Describe the use.
• Where will you use and in
what way will you implement
the knowledge clip?
3. Post the result on:
• https://www.facebook.com/gr
oups/236646876546454/
Producing knowledge clips
KNOWLEDGE CLIPS
• Preparing the environment.
• Preparing the content.
• Tips for successful recording.
• Tips for editing.
• Sharing knowledge clips.

30. Producing knowledge clips
KNOWLEDGE CLIPS
• Preparing the environment.
• Preparing the content.
• Tips for successful recording.
• Tips for editing.
• Sharing knowledge clips.

31. Follow-up session

32. References
• Mayer, R. E. (2002). Multimedia learning.
Psychology of Learning and Motivation, 41, 85-
139.
• Mullamphy, D. A., Higgins, P., Belward, S., &
Ward, L. M. (2010). To screencast or not to
screencast. ANZIAM Journal, 51, C446-C460.
• Oud, J. (2009). Guidelines for effective online
instruction using multimedia screencasts.
Reference Services Review, 37(2), 164-177.
• Sugar, W., Brown, A., & Luterbach, K. (2010).
Examining the anatomy of a screencast:
Uncovering common elements and instructional
strategies. The International Review of Research
in Open and Distance Learning, 11(3), 1-20.
Getting to know the
medium
KNOWLEDGE CLIPS
• What is a knowledge clip?
• Why using knowledge clips?
• Examples of the use of
knowledge clips.

33. Thank YOU
For your partcipation
Ann Fastré
Stijn Van Laer
EN Educational Development Unit (EDU) , KU Leuven
NL Dienst Onderwijsprofessionalisering en –ondersteuning (DOO), KU Leuven