Tips
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Keep your videos short. Short, focused videos lasting 6 minutes or less tend to be more effective for learning than extended lectures.
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Prepare a storyboard or script (both if needed) for students who have different learning styles.
Preparation
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Plan your course video
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Determine the main goal of your video.
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Consider using existent materials such as presentations, videos, readings.
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Remove or hide any visible branding that may be inappropriate.
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Close any notifications on presenting computer.
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Use your phone in silent mode.
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Put on neutral or blank-colored cloths preferably light colors. The color green is forbidden for clothing because of green screen technology.
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Avoid patterned clothes.
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Avoid jewelry that is highly reflective or makes noise when you move.
While Recording
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Talk in a conversational manner.
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Speak with high enthusiasm.
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Do not mention current events and dates because it limits re-use.
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Keep principles in mind:
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Multiple representation principle
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Contiguity principle
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Split-attention principle
Why do you need it?
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Increase online presence.
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Welcome your students to the course with a video where you introduce yourself, explain the syllabus and rules.
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Pair the video with an assignment/activity/discussion.
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Create videos for your projects.
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