Summer may be the perfect time to record some videos for your classes! With some planning, it’s possible to record videos for an entire course in just a couple days. Recently, one of JBU’s psychology professors spent a couple days in the JBU Light Board Studio doing just that.
The Light Board Studio features a glass markerboard framed in lights that make your annotations stand out. One of the most powerful benefits of the light board is that students can see the instructor eye-to-eye as they write on the board. PowerPoint can be incorporated in the videos, and a teleprompter is also available. The videos can be embedded or linked in Blackboard.
Instructional videos are often used in online courses, but they may also be used in the classroom – to co-teach with yourself. They are great for introductions, project overviews, and tutorials. They may be used to flip the classroom, providing content to students before they come to class. Brief topical videos are learning objects that can be used in multiple courses. Students appreciate videos for reviewing concepts or for catching up if they must miss class. Videos are also nice for extending learning by providing supplementary information on related topics.
In addition to the Light Board Studio, the One Button Studio is available for creating videos at JBU. PowerPoint, documents, and web pages may be incorporated into the videos. Black and grey backgrounds are available, as well as a whiteboard. Two microphones are available, so this space works well for conducting interviews. Below are some tips for recording in the studios.
Tips for Studio Recording
- Plan your video content.
- Plan your visuals and annotations.
- Plan your commentary or write a script.
- Keep text to a minimum on slides.
- Try to keep videos short, chunking the content.
- Try to make videos timeless, so they can be reused.
- Consider the background when selecting clothing.
In addition to the two studios, VidGrid is available for desktop video creation. Faculty Focus has a nice list of 10 Tips for Creating Effective Instructional Videos that will help you make the most of your desktop instructional videos.
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