Screencasting in Moodle: Does size matter?
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- 1. Does SIZE matter?: Screencasting your Moodle #mootieuk16 Mary Cooch the world’s open source learning platform
- 2. the world’s open source learning platform Why? •Many tools available •Adds variety to your course •Alternative to text •Embeds well in Moodle
- 3. the world’s open source learning platform It’s not about...
- 4. the world’s open source learning platform It’s not about...
- 5. the world’s open source learning platform It’s not about...
- 6. the world’s open source learning platform It IS about... •Content •Presentation •Engagement
- 7. the world’s open source learning platform Personal perspective...
- 8. the world’s open source learning platform 1. Don’t say much but say it all
- 9. the world’s open source learning platform 1. Don’t say much but say it all • Informal • Salient points • Recognise your audience
- 10. the world’s open source learning platform 2. To err is human.... but is it professional? http://www.dazzle.uk.com/Frankie-Howerd-Ooh-Err-Missus-Greeting-Card-p/62195.htm
- 11. the world’s open source learning platform 2. To err is human.... but is it professional? • Informal is not unrehearsed • If no script, then at least have a plan • Edit out the refresh time
- 12. the world’s open source learning platform 3. The longer the video...the shorter the attention Corbis http://www.theguardian.com/stage/2011/apr/14/toughest-standup-comedy-gigs-in-uk
- 13. the world’s open source learning platform 3. The longer the video...the shorter the attention • Length matters • “Nano learning” • 3-5 mins or break up longer videos
- 14. the world’s open source learning platform 4. Avoid motion sickness http://giphy.com/gifs/cheezburger-excited-cat-UuIom9saJP5eg
- 15. the world’s open source learning platform 4. Avoid motion sickness • Capture whole screen at least initially • Zoom with care • Highlight/large cursor/spotlight
- 16. the world’s open source learning platform 5. To caption or not to caption?
- 17. the world’s open source learning platform 5. To caption or not to caption? • Forced captions are distracting • Offer the downloadable transcript • Beware automatic online captioning
- 18. the world’s open source learning platform 6. Face off http://www.wanderlust.co.uk/magazine/articles/interviews/monkey-planet-george-mcgavin
- 19. the world’s open source learning platform 6. Face off • Personal touch - but - • Forced faces are distracting • Perhaps just at the start?
- 20. the world’s open source learning platform 7. Background (not foreground) music
- 21. the world’s open source learning platform 7. Background (not foreground) music • Is it really essential? • Consider non-native speakers • Style? Copyright?
- 22. the world’s open source learning platform 8. Be authentic
- 23. the world’s open source learning platform 8. Be authentic • Test teachers and courses are dull • Use real (fake) people • Borrow school.demo.moodle.net
- 24. the world’s open source learning platform 9. Moodle movie upload...
- 25. the world’s open source learning platform 9.Moodle movie upload... • mp4? Think of your server space • External hosting – Youtube unlisted? • Link? Label? Page?
- 26. the world’s open source learning platform 10. Mobile friendly movies
- 27. the world’s open source learning platform 10. Mobile friendly movies... • Youtube video links open in app • Provide downloadable videos in folder • Offer low res alternatives
- 28. Thank you mary@moodle.com @moodlefairy the world’s open source learning platform