NHREC Instructor Resources

Deliver Lectures

Depending on your course and the length of the campus closure, you may need to deliver some lectures to keep the course moving along. Be aware, though, that a 45-minute live lecture sprinkled with questions and activities can become grueling when delivered online without intellectual breaks.

Keep These Principles In Mind:

Keep Recordings Short:

When recording an asynchronous lesson, keep some things in mind: The best online lectures are brief. Learning is easier when there are breaks to process and apply new information. To aid student learning, record any lectures in shorter (5-10 minute) chunks, and intersperse them with small activities that give students opportunities to process the new knowledge, make connections to other concepts, apply an idea, or make some notes in response to prompts. Smaller chunks also lead to smaller files, especially when using voiced-over PowerPoint presentations.

Be Flexible With Live Video:

Lecturing live with Google Hangouts/Meet is easy when it works, but during a crisis or school closure, students may have trouble with connectivity or limited device options. In fact, many students may only have access to a smartphone when away from campus. So, we suggest that you record any live Google Hangouts/Meet sessions and be flexible about how students can attend and participate.

The Importance of Your Presence:

In a crisis, being able to attend class can be an important way to maintain connection and community. Consider ways that you can use lectures to make students feel connected and cared about: acknowledgement of current challenges, praise for good work, and reminders about the class being a community. This work can help their learning during a difficult time.

Tools For Delivering Lectures

Hardware Requirements:

A laptop computer with a webcam and microphone is all you will need in most cases to record your lectures and presentations. In a pinch, you can even use your smartphone. The key, as with most of the tips here, is to try it out now before you need it, so you can get help or additional equipment in advance.

Google Meet:

On occasion, you may need to communicate with an individual or a group of students in real time. The videoconferencing tool Google Meet is available for anyone at New Horizons, and you can run it from a tablet, smartphone, or computer. You'll need a headset or a microphone and speakers for audio, and a webcam for video.

Resources

Google Hangouts Meet in Canvas (GSST)

Host a Live Virtual Classroom - Google Classroom, Calendar, and Google Hangouts Meet (GSST, CTE, & SPED)

Google Meet for Remote and Online Learning | Tips and Tricks (GSST, CTE, & SPED)

A Teacher's Guide to Going Remote Using Meet and Google Classroom (GSST, CTE, & SPED)

Screencastify Screen Capture Software:

The easiest way to record your voice as you present content on your computer is to install special screen-capture software, called Screencastify.

The first time you use Screencastify you will need to install the software. Screencastify is a chrome extension available for all NHREC users, and includes several options for recording: your voice, with or without webcam; your computer screen (which could be limited to a PowerPoint presentation, other software programs, or content from a web browser).

Resources

Record a lesson for students and parents - Screencastify (GSST, CTE & SPED)

A Beginner's Guide to Screencastify for Educators (GSST, CTE & SPED)

How to put Screencast Tutorials into Canvas (GSST, CTE & SPED)

Recording Audio Narration for Your PowerPoint Presentation:

Instructors who already have their material in PowerPoint slides can use PowerPoint's built-in audio narration tools to create asynchronous lectures. After you've saved your presentation, you can upload it to your Canvas/Google Classroom site.

Resources

Recording audio narration for PowerPoint (MS Office Suite) (GSST, CTE & SPED)

Upload files in Canvas (GSST)

Upload files in Google Classroom (CTE & SPED)

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