Do-It-Yourself Video: The Top 10 Takeaways
Video and education have gone hand and hand for many years, supporting professors who teach flipped, blended or online courses. Knowing this, Teaching and Learning Technology held a workshop for professors interested in incorporating video components to their courses. Participants learned the value of including instructional videos, the process for creating video, and tips and tricks for implementation.
Read MoreNew cameras in Media Services gives community chance to experiment with video
Recently, the Media Services department acquired two brand new cameras, the Canon XA20 and a GoPro, for students, faculty and staff for check-out. Media Services assistant Jenn Grimmett previews the newest cameras and the ways she hopes the cameras can be used by the Elon community. Grimmett explains that the growing need in the …
Read MoreVideo Tutorials on Media Services Equipment
The world may know YouTube for its videos of puppies and song lyrics, but Media Services is using the public website for a more practical application. Located to the left upon entering Belk Library, Media Services loans equipment and provides assistance to students, faculty and staff. However, questions about equipment may arise after office hours. This …
Read MoreGetting started with YouTube
“Have you seen that latest video on YouTube?” YouTube has been a term synonymous with video watching, just as Facebook has been for social networking and Google with Internet searches. But this video-sharing site can be used for more than just uploading videos of music lyrics, puppies, and hilarious accidents. YouTube can actually be a fantastic …
Read MoreFixing poor performance habits quickly and tactfully
It’s difficult for theater students to become aware of their habits and quirks until they can clearly see them. Kirby Wahl, Assistant Professor of Performing Arts, uses Kodak Playtouch video cameras to take easy shots of his students that help them identify their strengths and weaknesses on stage.
Read MoreBiology Cabinet video resources support engaged learning
“Laboratory classes are and have always been the primary experiences associated with engaged learning in the sciences. These “Biology Cabinet” video resources that we’ve created enable our students to prepare for such experiences by reviewing relevant concepts and by seeing demonstrations of precisely the equipment, procedures and techniques they’ll be using in their lab work …
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