6.2 Course Content

6.2 Course Content

"Teaching the relevance of course content can help students develop into engaged, motivated and self-regulated learners."

 Robin Roberson

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Video type and quality can range from a quick "man on the street" interview with a cell phone to a carefully planned and produced location shoot of a field trip.  If you have little patience with technology, video recording support is available on campus.  Your students most likely have access to recording tools as well (think laptop webcam or cell phone) so the burden of creating video content doesn't need to fall completely on your shoulders.

  1. Kay Tappan’s presentation covers everything from design, to color to contrast: Visual Communication (pdf)  Links to an external site.
  2. Garr Reynolds:  PowerPoint tips that are clear and to the point

Video presentations are one of the most common ways to provide online students with information. Before you tackle the "video" part of the presentation, consider the visual and organizational design of the lecture.  Get the biggest bang for your educational buck with an engaging and focused message.

  1. Adam Westbrook:  How to make boring things interesting in video
  2. The Office of Faculty Development and Teaching Excellence (University of Florida), The Creative Video Workshop

Diving Deeper

Visual Communication

Copyright

The following presentations clarify copyright law and how it applies to online teaching. View the segments that apply to your situation. If you have any questions about copyright in online classes that are not answered by viewing the appropriate presentation, please email Christine Fruin, Associate University Librarian for George A. Smathers Libraries: christine.ross@ufl.edu

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