EdTech’s Lightboard is a large sheet of framed glass surrounded by LED lights. Instructors can use it for creating short, engaging video lectures by writing on the glass using special marker pens. Think of it as a front-facing, transparent whiteboard …
In this follow-up to the Kaltura Basics Workshop we will cover: how to edit closed captions basic editing using the online video editor adding hotspots to your video and adding an interactive video quiz (IVQ) and syncing scores to the …
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What are podcasts? Why use them in your teaching? What do you need to create a podcast for your students? By the end of this workshop participants will be able to: Define what constitutes a 'podcast' Describe the technologies involved …
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In this introductory first session of the Digital Media Creator (DMC) series we explore how digital media (images, audio and video) can help students work through difficult concepts and increase student engagement. We’ll also provide an overview of digital media …
Aimed at non-designers this session gives practical tips on creating effective presentation slides that are grounded in research on multimedia learning and good design principles. Spark your creativity with slide designs that go beyond bullet-points, engage your learners with polls …
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In this session we will look at what podcasting is, why it has become a popular technology in education and what you need to get started as a podcaster. We will cover four important stages: planning, producing, editing and sharing. …
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A screencast is a narrated video recording of your computer screen. Screencasting has myriad uses and benefits to teaching and learning including course introductions, flipped classrooms, interactive video quizzes and student presentations. Included in this session is what makes for …
Kaltura is Langara's media streaming platform used in teaching and learning. This information session is for those completely new to Kaltura or would like a quick refresher. We will cover: What it is Why use it How to access it …
Using video in your online course is a great way to engage students and present learning content in alternative ways, following the principles of UDL. In this session we will look at what you need when recording your screen, focusing …
In this follow-up to the first Kaltura Workshop we will cover: basic editing using the online video editor adding hotspots to your video adding an interactive video quiz (IVQ) and syncing scores to the Brightspace Gradebook
Come drop by the EdTech Studio with any questions or advice required for any of your digital media needs. We can also give you a quick tour of our resources which include a Lightboard, green screen, professional microphones and a …
Richard Mayer's theory of Multimedia Learning (2001) suggests that students learn better when instructional content engages both the visual and auditory channels of the cognitive system. Join us as we demonstrate how to effectively record audio over your presentation slides …
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