Using video for your online class
You have plenty of online teaching methods to choose from, some of the most common options are:
A video of yourself talking to the camera paired with a screen recording of your presentation slides
A screen recording of your presentation slides synced with a high-quality audio recording
A screen recording showing how to achieve something with either software or a step-by-step demonstration (also paired with a high-quality audio recording)
Studies show the human brain processes visual information 60,000 times faster than plain text. Your audience has a much better chance of understanding and retaining information if it’s shared with them through a visual medium like a video. The study also says that students are more likely to watch videos as opposed to reading a text. Images and videos are an even better way to im-prove the levels of interaction in class. Students tend to be more involved and influenced by the lesson and also tend to be more open to discussion when classes are interactive.With an increase in access to electronic devices, students can now just swipe their smart phone or laptop and watch lectures. Using digital technologies like videos inside the classroom amplifies student learning abilities and augments memory retention.
Teachers used to record lectures and share them in the past. It was hard for the teachers to record lectures. It was equally hard for the students to study in this way. Teachers tend to record boring lectures, which make it difficult to study and concentrate. For many teachers, flipping the class-room begins with live recording their lectures. Sending recorded lectures to students allows them to pause and re-watch if they didn’t understand it the first time. With recorded lectures, students will be able to pause the video, re-watch the lesson multiples times according to their learning pace and needs. You don’t have to record teaching videos inside the classroom alone. You can record your lectures and share them with your students anytime and from anywhere. With pre-recorded lectures, you can keep the class running even in your absence.
Creating an educational video is not enough. There are a few elements that should be kept in mind. Your content should be good enough. Another thing that needs attention is your viewers' interest. Your educational video is of no use if it cannot sustain the students’ interest.
How to make an interesting educational video?
Digital Storytelling [6]
How can digital storytelling help in educational videos? Well, it's simple. You need to attract and motivate students to study. For this purpose, digital storytelling is the best choice. You can merge different images and videos. Add cute or funny images and memes. Insert videos of stu-dents working together. All these will attract the student to study.
Get Dressed
Do you think someone will listen to you with interest if you don’t have a personality? What we wear, how we present ourselves show our personality. If you want to create interesting educa-tional videos, then work a little on yourself first. Before you start recording, make sure you are well dressed. The more formally or uniquely you present yourself, the more your students will be attracted and attentive.
