Integrating In-Person and Online Learning-Selecting the Best Video Type for Your Purpose

Selecting the Best Video Type for Your Purpose

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This document guides video creators in selecting the best video type based on their purpose and skill level. Two main factors influence the choice: the video's goal and the creator's video production experience.

Video purposes can include covering a topic, demonstrating a process, explaining procedures, using case studies, or capturing lectures. Skill levels range from basic—such as creating and editing PowerPoint slides with minimal video production experience—to intermediate, which involves adding animations, videos, and multimedia to slides, and advanced skills that require proficiency with video production software and a strong background in multimedia tools.

The document describes several video types suitable for different purposes and skill levels:

1. <strong>Narration/Voice-Over (Screencasts):</strong> These videos combine presentation slides with audio narration, often scripted to ensure smooth delivery. Presenters may record their face to enhance social presence. Third-party animations can be integrated.

2. <strong>“Chalk-Talk” Videos:</strong> These involve real-time or live recording of a presenter narrating while writing or drawing on slides, often using a stylus-enabled device. This method emphasizes interactive explanations through annotations and is exemplified by Khan Academy-style videos.

3. <strong>Skill/Procedure Videos:</strong> Presenters record themselves performing a task or procedure, either narrating during the action or adding explanation later. Some versions highlight errors that learners must identify. These videos often use camcorders and may involve simulations or task trainers.

4. <strong>Lecture Capture:</strong> This captures live presentations for later viewing, typically using camcorders or specialized systems like Mediasite. Best for lectures involving physical props or demonstrations outside of PowerPoint, presenters ideally wear microphones for clear audio.

By aligning video type with the intended purpose and creator expertise, the document aims to optimize educational video production outcomes.

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