Course Information
| Session |
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| Credits | 1.5 CEUs or 15 PDHs |
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| Registration dates | We accept registrations through the first week of classes, unless enrollment is full, and unless the class was canceled before it started due to low enrollment. |
Mastering Instructional Video Design
$250.00
Dates: August 4 - August 31Credits: 1.5 CEUs or 15 PDHs
Are you looking to create engaging instructional videos to support your students, faculty, or staff? Whether you’re new to video creation or looking to refine your skills, this four-week course will guide you through the process of designing and producing impactful instructional videos. From teaching simple tasks like using the catalog to more advanced database searching skills, these videos can enhance information literacy instruction in courses, support one-on-one consultations, and provide on-demand learning for common research needs.
In this course, you’ll use Camtasia for video production and Audacity for audio recording. You’ll learn how to write clear and engaging scripts, record professional-sounding audio, screencast effectively, and visually convey complex concepts. The course will also cover accessibility best practices to ensure your videos are inclusive and usable by all learners. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to produce polished instructional videos with branded intros and outros that can be shared across your institution to empower learners anywhere, anytime.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
– Design instructional videos that align with specific learning objectives and meet the needs of diverse learners.
– Develop clear and engaging scripts and accompanying audio recordings using Audacity.
– Create professional-quality screencasts and visually engaging instructional content using Camtasia.
– Produce a complete instructional video, incorporating branded elements like intros and outros, for seamless integration into courses or workshops.
Course Description
Are you looking to create engaging instructional videos to support your students, faculty, or staff? Whether you’re new to video creation or looking to refine your skills, this four-week course will guide you through the process of designing and producing impactful instructional videos. From teaching simple tasks like using the catalog to more advanced database searching skills, these videos can enhance information literacy instruction in courses, support one-on-one consultations, and provide on-demand learning for common research needs.
In this course, you’ll use Camtasia for video production and Audacity for audio recording. You’ll learn how to write clear and engaging scripts, record professional-sounding audio, screencast effectively, and visually convey complex concepts. The course will also cover accessibility best practices to ensure your videos are inclusive and usable by all learners. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to produce polished instructional videos with branded intros and outros that can be shared across your institution to empower learners anywhere, anytime.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
– Design instructional videos that align with specific learning objectives and meet the needs of diverse learners.
– Develop clear and engaging scripts and accompanying audio recordings using Audacity.
– Create professional-quality screencasts and visually engaging instructional content using Camtasia.
– Produce a complete instructional video, incorporating branded elements like intros and outros, for seamless integration into courses or workshops.
Julie Nanavati
Julie Nanavati has over 15 years of experience as a Teaching and Learning Librarian, primarily focused on health sciences, and as an Instructional Designer. Julie is passionate about creating eLearning experiences that deliver timely, targeted content to learners at their point of need. She has developed more than 50 short, bite-sized instructional videos using tools such as Camtasia, Articulate Storyline, Captivate, PowerPoint, and Audacity. These videos cover a range of topics, including navigating library catalogs, searching for literature in specialized databases, and accessing point-of-care health resources. Dedicated to sharing the insights and strategies she’s gained throughout her career, Julie is eager to teach foundational eLearning best practices that empower others to create impactful and effective instructional videos.
How to Register
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