What is online video?

Media recorded either with a webcam or external video camera, then posted online to a video sharing service for distribution.  The video is optimized for easy viewing online and usually also able to be embedded in another website or online course like Blackboard. 

Why use video?

1. Add another "personal dimension" to an online course
2. Engage auditory and visual learners

Possible Educational Applications of Video

1. Video announcements and personal messages from the instructor
   
2. Introduction / wrap-up to unit activities
   
3. Exam review tips
   
4. Microlectures
5. Student-generated content, project deliverable alternative
   
6. Many, many more!

Examples of Video

• Art is...
  
• Should online faculty use video?
• Merrill on Instructional Design
• Mace Bentley's videos
  
• Newbie on Seesmic
• OFI blog activity instructions
• Sample video reflection
• Sample quick capture on YouTube
• YouTube Help

Free Video Sharing Tools

• EyeJot
  
• Seesmic
• TimZon
  
• Vimeo
  
• YouTube

How To Get Started with Video

1. Record a short clip
2. Upload it to an online video sharing service
3. Post the link or embed in Blackboard