Video along with presentations?
I teach highly technical classes involving electronics. I have created a library of close-up high definition videos of the circuits we work on in labs. This allows the class to see the work piece very clearly and allows me to make additional points on top of the lecture I have recorded with the video. Does anyone else use video in a similar way?
Cassandra,
this really is a great tool to help balance the lecture & in class demonstration.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I use video all the time because actually seeing something happen is a much better learning tool than pictures and descriptions.
Daniel,
this is a great way to incorporate technology into the classroom.
Dr. Ryan Meers
It is possible to insert videos into MS Powerpoint and have them play within the presentation. In the newest version of Powerpoint, you can even have text pop-up and draw arrows into the video as it plays. This came in very handy when showing students pieces of anatomy within the heart. This also allowed me to make up test questions; I could put the video up on the screen, have an arrow pointing to something, and ask them questions about what they were doing. Worked very well and the students made sure to tell me they really thought it was a good way of learning!
So in my class one of the class i teaach i use a video. It allows me to make points that i would not be able to do if i was working with the product. The video dealls with chocolate. Do to the large number of students and the short time frame of the class. it makes getting the information acorss easier. Also the idea of pausing and rewinding make it better. I can not back up in really when something happens and a students misses the information which is usally a happen when we used to do it live. but know pause and focus on the moment make it easier for the students to write and watch; or write then rewind and watch what they wrote as sometimes they have a hard time remeber what the hear or saw.
I always have a video with my presentations with teaching CJ.
Sabine,
yes, we don't have to limit technology to technology courses, it can be used in a variety of courses.
Dr. Ryan Meers
We have actually started video taping the daily demonstration and then putting it up on the Student Portal. This way if anyone missed the demonstration they can watch it. Also if anyone wants to review before a practical- they know where to go. If an instructor is absent for a day, another instructor can talk through the demonstration from the video.
I have utilized video during presentaions to get my point across or to show a technique
The classes I teach are in no way highly technical, but I do use videos to demonstrate certain skills or to support a point that I was trying to make. It helps break up the time a little and offers "real life" scenarios to develop relevance to the subject.
I teach the functioning of small machines. I use animation video and technical drawings all the time. I also do a lot of drawing on the whiteboard. I would be lost without them.
Drawing is a kind of on the spot animation of the parts and process such that as I'm talking the drawing will illustrate what I'm saying. There is something about watching me draw that keeps my students attention as well. Perhaps it's more personal - first person - than high tech media.
If you are not gifted a drawing take a class - even an informal one. Any one can learn to draw decent diagrams with a little practice. It's no more difficult than leaning to write letters when you where a kid.
Of course. I use smaller sized file for distribution to stuedens and make the files availible anytime.
Great example of using visuals to drive home a point and make it clear what the audience should be focusing on. Are these videos made available to student for viewing at home or after the course has ended?
Jeff,
I don't know if others do but I think this is a great idea. I think this demonstrates an effective use of technology while still presenting the material.
Dr. Ryan Meers
