Test for BB

1. VILOS
WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW CAN I USE
THEM TO IMPROVE STUDENT
LEARNING?
Presentation to Faculty, 2009
Dr. Mickie Metzinger

2. THROAT COLLECTION EXAMPLE
 http://videone.ivytech.edu/flv/School_of_Health_Sci
ences/MEAS219/PLEY/ThroatCollection/ThroatColl
ection.html
 Library of other examples Ivy Tech
 http://www.ivyvilos.com/content.html

3. DIGITAL WORLD
“Students immersed in an increasingly digital world
are seeking richer and more engaging learning
experiences”
“Instructors are exploring innovative ways to use
technology to foster interaction, collaboration, and
excitement for learning”

4. ENGAGEMENT
Using a variety of instructional
methods "introduces an element
of unpredictability and novelty in
the classroom" - keeping students
engaged (Grasha, 2002, p. 216).

5. WHAT IS A VILO?
Video Active Learning Object
 Objective Specific Outcome/Lesson
 Available online
 Reusable
 Accessible

6. HOW ARE THEY USED?
Toenhance traditional lessons
Dynamic and interactive modality

7. HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM CLASS?
Can be viewed prior to class as
preparation
Viewable by students when studying
Self remediation
Used in place of consumable lab
supplies

8. WHAT’S IN A VILO?
 One or two specific objectives
 Very short, anywhere from 3-7 minutes
 Video recordings of
presentation/demonstration
 Audio voice over, animation, graphics, etc.
 Built in quizzess or ability for interaction
 Can be viewed repeatedly

9. WHAT’S THE BENEFIT OF A VILO?
 Improve mastery of learning objectives
 Enhance performance of skills during
assessment
 Accommodate diverse learning styles
 Serve needs of students with disabilities
 Present challenging content in engaging formats
 Available to students 24/7

10. CAN I SEE AN EXAMPLE?
 Enter Web site here of examples
 Merlot.com
 HLC web site

11. WHAT DO OTHER FACULTY SAY ABOUT THEM?
 Fewer remediation plans
 30% fewer supplies used
 Deal with student absences more effectively
 Increased check off success rate
 Increased pass rates
 Improved student satisfaction
 Faculty has more time to spend on
evaluation, analysis and creativity levels of Bloom’s
Taxonomy in the classroom

12. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO MAKE A VILO?
 Video camera and/or the Accordant
 Camtasia or Captivate Software
 Microphone
 Laptop/Computer
 Access to Scanner and Adobe would be helpful, but
not required.