Building Connection Online

Introduction

Welcome to Lights, Camera, Connection!

A self-paced professional development module designed to help you strengthen your instructor presence in online and hybrid courses.

In today’s learning environments, students want to feel connected to the people behind the screen. Research shows that when instructors use short, authentic videos to introduce modules, provide feedback, or check in with students, engagement and motivation increase. These videos don’t have to be highly produced or time-consuming—what matters most is showing your presence, personality, and care.

What You'll Learn

By the end of this training, you will be able to:

Script and record short, conversational videos.
Apply basic accessibility practices, including captioning.
Upload and embed videos into your LMS course shell.
Use video strategically to foster stronger student engagement.

Training Breakdown

The training is broken into four short modules, each building on the one before it:

Module 1: Scripting and Planning

learn how to draft short, impactful messages.

Module 2: Recording Basics

practice capturing video using simple, accessible tools.

Module 3: Accessibility and Captioning

make your videos inclusive and ADA compliant.

Module 4: Embedding and Sharing

bring it all together by adding your video to your course.

Along the way, you’ll complete short practice activities, interact with sample materials, and reflect on how video presence can fit naturally into your teaching.

Remember: The goal isn’t perfection, it’s connection.

Let's Begin

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