Examples of Videos for Teaching and Learning
In the overview, we suggest some of the reasons instructors could use video in their teaching. Here are some examples that shift thinking about video as only a means to capture a lecture to share with students.
Using Videos to Share Your Passion
Creating a course trailer can excite your students about the upcoming course, but also share your passion for the subject matter you will teach.
Teaching Without Walls Trailer Links to an external site. by Michael Wesch Links to an external site.
EDUC 3516 CDL Course Trailer Links to an external site. by Helen DeWaard Links to an external site.
Using Videos to Introduce Instructor and Cognitive Presence
An instructor introduction video can help to position the course design and you as the instructor.
Instructor Intro 2018 Links to an external site. by Helen DeWaard Links to an external site.
3910 Course Intro Links to an external site. by Helen DeWaard Links to an external site.
Using Videos to Share Topical Updates
Provide weekly or topical updates as the course evolves. These will vary depending on your teaching format — synchronous or asynchronous.
3910 Week 3 Message Links to an external site. by Helen DeWaard Links to an external site.
Anatomy of a CC license Links to an external site. by Helen DeWaard Links to an external site.
Additional Resources
Some tips about producing videos that make you 'human' to your students.
- Tips for Using a Phone to Record Video Links to an external site.
- Make Super Simple Videos for Teaching Online Links to an external site.
- 99 Tips for Creating Simple and Sustainable Videos Links to an external site.