Creating Instructional Video for Teaching and Training Made Easy

Yes, creating video content nowadays is unbelievably easy and straightforward even for non-tech savvy. It could be fun as well! With just one click of a mouse, you can create a teaching video by recording anything displayed on your computer screen.

Why would you want to create video content for teaching or instruction purposes? Imagine your students can listen to you speaking while they are on the bus, walking to the gym or doing their chores. If you have watched a video tutorial on YouTube or other video sharing sites, then you should appreciate the value of these resources in education. All you need is a simple web-based application or an app.

This course will provide hands-on training on how to produce screencasts and rapid video content and discover how these tools can effectively enhance the teaching and learning environment of your courses. 

I'm going to cover FOUR important applications in this course— Loom, Screencastify, Go Video, and Soapbox for screencasting (screen recording). I will also discuss a simple/basic DIY hardware and accessories to get you started without having to set up an elaborate studio. They are all FREE, web-based (nothing to install) and simple and intuitive. They are relatively new applications but increasingly popular because of their simplicity and the stunning quality of the products.

Don't hesitate...start learning with me now! 

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

• Set up the basic DIY video hardware and accessories to get started
• Understand the basic of video types and video format
• Use FREE web-based applications to produce video content for instructional (teaching/training) purposes
• Use Loom —An amazing simple Chrome bar extension for a quick screen recording
• Use Screencastify—A versatile Chrome bar extension to capture and record your screen
• Use Go Video—A simple Chrome bar extension to capture and record your screen
• Use Soapbox—A simple yet flexible application to record the screen with multiple views

WHO IS THE TARGET AUDIENCE

• Teachers
• Trainers
• Online instructors
• Students
• Video enthusiasts

REQUIREMENTS

• No special knowledge or skills in video recording or editing are required
• Basic knowledge how to use a computer at a beginner level.
• Good computer with a webcam
• External microphone (optional but recommended)