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You decided you want to create your own content - great! Now where to start? Please remember that you do NOT have to create your own material. You can find great YouTube videos that have already been created and curated.
Here you can see different ways to create flipped content for your classroom!
Screencasting
Screencasting
Screencasting is when you record what you are doing on a computer screen. You can narrate using voice-over and include a visual capture via webcam. There are many different variations and tools used when screencasting, and you can see just some of them below.
Understanding your budget, tool set, and need is the first step towards creating your own content. It's really easy to create poor quality screencasts that students will not like, but by taking time to look over some tips and techniques, you can increase the quality of your screencasts. Take a look at this video on creating quality engaging screencasts, and this article offers some tips and techniques.
Tools for Screencasting
Tools for Screencasting
Here are some of the more common screencasting applications that you can find on the web:
- Screencast-o-matic (screencast-o-matic.com): This is one of the most frequently used free screencasting software available. It works on both PCs and Macs, making it quite versatile. You get a lot of functionality for free, and even more possibilities for $15 per year. This "3 Minute Tool-torial" gives you a quick overview of Screencast-o-matic. Here is a YouTube playlist of installing and getting familiar with Screencast-o-matic.
- Screencasting on the Mac using QuickTime: When you open QuickTime, you have the option of creating a new screen recording. When you start a new screen recording, it will record everything you do on your computer screen. See this article for more information on using QuickTime to capture your screen. ScreenFlow is another option for recording your computer screen. Check out these YouTube tutorials to see how to record your screen using QuickTime.
- Screenpresso (www.screenpresso.com): One unique aspect about this tool is that is has an iOS app (along with the Windows version). Most iOS apps only allow you to whiteboard, but not fully screencast, but Screenpresso allows you to cast whatever is on the screen!
- Screencastify (www.screencastify.com): Screencastify is a Google extension that you can add to Chrome. This tool allows Chromebooks to screencast. You can access a free version which allows you to record up to 10 minute videos (50 recordings per month) with a Screencasitfy logo watermark. You can upgrade to the Premium version which allows for unlimited recording length and number of recording without the watermark for only $24 a month.
- Snagit (and Camtasia) (www.techsmith.com/screen-capture.html): This is currently a free option for TechSmith. (Click here for a free offer from TechSmith.) When you are ready to take your videos to the next level, check out Camtasia. This is a powerful video editing software that runs a special education pricing. Take it for a free trial run before purchasing, but you will love it!
EdPuzzle
EdPuzzle
This is a tool that educators across the world have implemented in their flipped classrooms. I must say, I love EdPuzzle! I wasn't sure how students would take to it at first, but now they love it more than just using YouTube. This web-base app allows you to build questions into any video while getting the viewing data from your students. And the best part of it? It's completely free!!
Why use EdPuzzle?
Why use EdPuzzle?
Being able to embed your own questions into any video allows you to create your own lesson AND ensure that students are engaged in the content. The viewing statistics and quiz results allow you to use data to impact your teaching, and students will love that they are able to revisit the material they did not understand!
If you don't believe me, take a look at this 3-minute video that introduces EdPuzzle.
Here are some other articles about this great tool!
Recording Yourself on a Whiteboard (Using your phone or computer)
Recording Yourself on a Whiteboard (Using your phone or computer)
As I was exploring the flipped method, I discovered the Flipped Classroom Training Program facilitated by Dr. Lodge McCammon. In this training program, McCammon discussed the "FIZZ Method" and how to create content in a more low tech environment. (Even after taking the training program, I'm not sure why he coined the term FIZZ. It doesn't actually stand for anything!) If you are concerned with the amount of technology you have or have to screencast on a computer, this low barrier method might be the right choice for you!
All you need to use this technique is white paper (or a whiteboard), markers, a place to record, and something to record with (could even be your phone!). There are five main reasons why this method is helpful for you and students:
- It is a "low barrier" method. It's simple and very low-tech.
- It requires a deeper level of thinking and planning for the teacher. When you record the video, you want to do it in one take to make it short and concise without editing.
- It utilizes the power of note taking for learning.
- It is easy to make high quality, personalized videos that focus on the teacher.
- It's a simple process focused on the content, not the technology.
ed.ted.com
ed.ted.com
Ed.Ted.com is a free web app that helps you create digital lesson content and assess student understanding with videos. You can use your video, someone else's video, or a TED talk into a structured digital lesson.
As you create your lesson, you can assess understanding with questions, a discussion forum, and links to explore. One of the great things about using this tool is you can use a video that you did not create, but still add your voice to it to make it your own. Students love to see teachers invested in their learning, so by you adding in your own questions, comments, and discussions, you make it more your own.
Some quick tips for success:
- Avoid really long videos to avoid students losing interest.
- Be sure to use the Think and/or Discuss functions to really engage the students in the content.
- Review the student responses prior to the next class. This will let you clarify information to students and ensure that they understand the material.
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