Reading Time: 4 minutesVideo is an engaging way to draw learners in, diversify instruction and model skills. Finding and curating accessible, captioned videos for learning is becoming easier every day. Choosing Videos The medium of video is not inherently effective for learning, so be aware of how to choose videos that will help students achieve learning outcomes (Brahme, 2017). Brahme considers three factors...
Reading Time: 2 minutesYouTube is an excellent source of varied video materials, and much of it can be used for educational purposes. But sometimes, it can be a challenge to search for videos well suited for your discipline, and to know when and how it is appropriate to use them. This tip aims to help you do just that. Improve your Search Results...
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat is the eCampusOntario H5P Studio? Created by eCampusOntario for Ontario colleges and universities, the H5P Studio is a space where educators and students can create, share and find interactive objects for courses and learning. Getting Started Register for this free service using your college email and a unique password. If you have any trouble creating an account, email open@ecampusontario.ca...
Reading Time: 3 minutesZoom is constantly updating and adding new features. Consider allowing automatic updates to your Zoom client to take advantage of new features and maximize your options in meetings. Pass Presentation Controls Maybe you’re having a guest in class, and you want them to be able to control some slides in your PowerPoint. Or perhaps students are collaboratively presenting, and want...
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOne way to improve students’ participation in synchronous learning activities can be to use polls in Zoom. Using single and multiple choice questions, you can pre-assess student understanding and set key directions for the session at hand. Polls can be anonymous or identified by user. Advanced Polls If the multiple choice and single choice responses aren’t rich enough for you,...
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhat is Panopto? Panopto is your one-stop video shop! This YouTube-like video platform lets you create, edit, share and organize any course-related videos you create. Captioning is automatic (but could use your help sometimes). Integrated with eConestoga and tied to your gradebook, you can use it as a video storage and sharing tool, or set up video assignment submission folders...
Reading Time: 2 minutesGet started with building your own live action videos, with your own phone, tablet, laptop or camera. These tips were compiled collaboratively by the Online Learning Centre, Library Services and Teaching and Learning.
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