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In his study Using video announcements, instructional videos, and video feedback to improve social presence, student engagement, and a growing relationship to one’s university Patrick Lowenthal writes: Video is often praised as a tool for improving social presence in the online classroom. However, the theory, research, and practice of online learning suggests that video alone…
This spring has seen the explosion of videos made by instructors specifically for their students. I’ve never seen so many before and no wonder. This type of video has become so simple to make, that they are used for just about everything from feedback for student assignments, weekly overviews and recaps, mini lectures, guest lectures,…
The University of Memphis has a membership with the Online Learning Consortium (OLC). “OLC is a collaborative community of higher education leaders and innovators, dedicated to advancing quality and leadership in digital education.” The membership includes free access to many webinars, online conference presentations, and research as well as discounts for other programs. Some of…
If you require your students to have their cameras on in a Zoom class, you aren’t alone. Many instructors equate seeing their students on Zoom with engagement. The thinking is: if I can see you, you must be paying attention. The truth is, being on camera does not mean your student is engaged. All it…
Media production can be daunting, especially if you are not sure whether or not a certain media option fits your course. Perhaps you are wondering how to incorporate PowerPoint presentations in your online course or if it is possible to facilitate a guest lecture. While these are challenging questions, you are not tackling them alone.…