Video Creation
Media creation tools allow educators and students to create and edit original video content to share information, capture demonstrations, and present content that can be used for in-person, remote or flipped classroom environments. Students can craft videos to demonstrate their own learning.
Examples of tools in this category include
What does this look like in my class?
Why and when are you using these tools/functionality?
Teacher created videos provide options for content to be delivered asynchronously. Videos allow students to access class content when it is convenient for their schedule and opens opportunities for students to review materials as many times as they like to increase understanding and mastery. Teachers may choose to film content for students to view ahead of time so they can focus on discussions, student-directed projects, and other student-centered activities during class.
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What are students doing?
Students can script, film, edit and showcase video content using several secure platforms for whole class, small group, or teacher only access. Student created video content provides them with a creative and engaging way to share their own learning and can be used with a wide variety of subject areas.
What are educators doing?
Educators can film lectures, demonstrations, step by step procedures and other materials using a wide range of video production applications. For information specific to screencasting, see our Screencasting Guide.
What digital resources do educators need to create media content?
Many free video editing websites require a login and a device connected to the Internet. Some video sites also require a minimum level of storage outside of their platform, which may be a hard drive, a cloud-based storage drive like Google or Dropbox, etc. It is also helpful for educators to be able to film their own content, which may be as simple as using the camera in a smart phone or tablet.
What tools could I use?
What else do I need to know?
Management
Taking the time to craft instructional videos for students is only effective if students find the video content relevant and accessible. When crafting a video, consider how you can use visuals, captions, slides, etc. to reinforce verbal directions or information. It is essential that students know why they need the information in the recording and that they can access it in conjunction with meaningful learning opportunities. Some learning platforms or video hosting platforms will provide you with some analytics to allow you to see how many students have viewed a video.
If students are creating videos to show to other students, take time to teach expectations for responding in a thoughtful and respectful way. Also, take care to protect the privacy of students and to plan alternatives for any students who prefer not to be shown on film.
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Instructional Considerations
Instructional Considerations
Engaging instructional videos are often short and give organized and simplified content. It is advisable to plan backwards and to consider what content can be recorded and/or viewed ahead of time, when students will need the information, and how information can be stored and shared in a way that makes it readily accessible to students.