There is a vast area of video and audio content on the internet.   People spend countless hours watching YouTube videos and listening to podcasts.   One way you can grab your students’ attention, spark curiosity, and provide value to your course content is by creating your own videos or podcasts to use in your teaching.  You can also give your students the opportunity to let their creativity run free. Using audio and video allows your students to take ownership, develop content mastery, and turns any assignment into a unique, interactive experience.  Check out this article titled “Asynchronous Video: A Powerful Way to Teach, Present, and Communicate with Students“.

Why Create Audio or Video?
  • To Introduce a new topic
  • Explain a topic students struggle to understand
  • Provide an overview of an assignment
  • Demonstrate an activity for students to complete
  • Assess students on content from a video
Recommendations
  • Choose a quiet, well-lit environment
  • Use the right equipment  
    • Good microphone
    • Good camera
  • Test the equipment
    • Positioning the mic and Camera

Recommended Tools

PowerPoint

Create presentations using the Saint Leo Office 365 desktop or web app, with options to record (with closed captions) and collaborate with students in real time or anytime.

Zoom

A video conferencing tool that allows you to have live video sessions with others, as well as share content from your device. You can also record in Zoom and share that with others.

VSDC Video Editor

A powerful video editing tool that offers many different video and audio editing features.

Windows 10 Video Editor

A free tool that is included in Windows 10.

Flipgrid

A video discussion tool that can be used in addition to or in place of the standard text based discussions forums.

Audacity

Audacity is an audio editing tool where you can record and edit audio

ScreenPal

(Formally Screencast-O-Matic) A free screen recorder that allows you to record any part of your screen and add audio narration.

Edpuzzle

An amazing tool that allows you to create interactive video lessons in minutes.

OpenShot

A free video editing tool is that is built for beginner to intermediate level video editors.

Video Setup and Resources