One of the newest features in PowerPoint is the ability to record video using a webcam on your Windows computer. This is a great way to record a PowerPoint slide show with video and audio of yourself. The file can then be saved as an MP4, stored in your Box account, and shared with students […]
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Short Videos #2: Choosing a Setting
This is the second part of a series of blog posts about creating short videos for educational purposes. In this post, we will talk about choosing a setting for your video. When shooting these short videos, it is important to consider the setting that you are shooting in. For this article, the term “setting” means […]
Peer Review of Teaching: Professional Development Through Collaboration and Reflection
Guest Writer: Mike Anders, PhD, Associate Professor of Assessment and Evaluation OED As with research, peer review helps ensure the highest quality of teaching. Peer review of teaching can prompt deliberate improvement through a collaborative, reflective process. Though student evaluations provide important information, sole reliance on them for feedback can foster a consumer approach to […]
Short Videos #1: Writing a Script for Your Video
NOTE: This is a guide for creating a video that will not require transcriptions or captioning services. This is the first part of a series of blog posts about creating short videos for educational purposes. In this post, we will talk about creating a script for a video. A lot of people hear the word […]
Compatibility Mode
Microsoft PowerPoint is a very powerful tool used by lecturers far and wide. Initially released in 1987 as “Presenter,” the program has gone through a variety of changes throughout the years, adding features that allow teachers to engage their audience in new ways. This progress, however, comes with a price. Because the program has existed […]
Seven Copyright Best Practices for Online Teaching
Guest Writer: Lisa Ferris, Ed.S., Instructional Designer (OED) If a video, photo, or document is on the internet, is it OK for faculty to freely use it in their course materials? Answer: It depends! Follow these seven best practices to help you legally use resources for your online teaching. #1: Know the four factors of […]