The modern classroom no longer resides within four, solid walls. Communication with students takes place with students via a variety of channels before and after an in-person class meeting: learning management systems, email announcements, discussion boards, and third-party platforms like Slack, just to name a few.

This communication also takes place across many different media types. "Video," no longer necessarily means a full-scale production with a script and a crew. It may mean a mini lecture or a quick explainer recorded on your own computer.

At this stage, you're probably used to being on camera for video calls like Zoom. You may have a webcam and you may even have made a few recordings on your own. However, if you haven't managed a recording yet, it can be an intimidating process to start with. You may have questions like "Do I need to script?" or "Do I need special equipment?" And there are some technical differences between how best to handle recordings and presentations for a live class meeting when compared to a recording that will see a larger audience.

This resource is designed to guide you through everything you need to know to produce and share your own recordings with students. You can treat it like a mini-course, viewing it in its entirety; or as a resource, searching for the specific steps you need help with. It's organized around two main stages: