How do I create a “talking head” video for my class? This short video will show you how to create your own screencast using the free platform Loom. To see an example Loom cast AND learn how to make a course overview video for your students, watch this how-to video from ETS. This is a great way to introduce your students to the course and lessen unforeseen disruptions.
Tech Tip – TTT
A quick technology tip to help you engage your students whether in the classroom or remotely.
Tech – Embedding questions in video micro-lecture
Now that you’ve made all those micro-lecture videos, how do you know your students will use them? ETS has found these easy-to-use apps that allow you to create questions to accompany your videos. These apps help make sure your students are actively engaging in the course material.
08/11/2020 Tech-how to create questions to accompany videos-easy to use apps from ETS
questions with videos, ETS, student engagement
08/04/2020 Tech-how to create voice over with video image using Loom
How do I create a “talking head” video for my class? This short video will show you how to create your own screencast – voice over with video image – using the free platform Loom. To see an example Loom cast AND learn how to make a course overview video for your students, watch this how-to video from ETS.
07/28/2020 Tech-how to organize discussion groups-Hoda Yousef, History
A tip from Dr. Hoda Yousef in history on organizing discussion groups. Hoda uses Google Docs and Zoom breakout sessions to organize her class group discussions and provide a record of her student’s work. Video
Hoda Yousef
Assistant Professor
History/International Studies/Middle East North African Studies
07/21/2020 Tech-simplify communication with students with low tech
simplify student communication, low tech organization for class content, class content
07/14/2020 Tech-how to create discussion boards on Notebowl
Interested in creating a discussion board, but don’t know where to begin? Start with this video series from ETS that details how to create discussion boards on Note Bowl. And don’t forget the many other resources available from ETS this summer.
07/07/2020 Tech-how to upload YouTube videos
Okay, Dr. Wesch has inspired you to shoot a short Welcome Students video. Now how do you get the video to your students? This demo by Kelli Van Wasshenova from ETS will show you how to use your Denison Google account to securely upload your videos to YouTube – a convenient way to share videos with your students.