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Resources to Present Content Online

Introduction to Developing Online Instructional Content

Fostering Fun: Engaging Students in Asynchronous Learning

Presentation Software

• PowerPoint
  • Adapting Powerpoint Lectures for Online Delivery: best practices
  • Tips & Techniques for Designing Online Lectures Using PowerPoint
    
    • Presentation Checklist
• Google Slides
  • What can you do with Slides?
  • Slides Training & Help
  • Auto Closed Captioning with Google Slides
    • Google Slide Auto Close Captioning
    • Present slides with captions
    • 6 ways to make the most of Google slides closed captioning
    • Live Captioning Without A Budget
• Prezi
  • Getting Started
  • Tips & Tricks
• Keynote
  • How to use Keynote

Using Audio Well

A Quickstart Guide to Planning and Recording Audio Lectures

Using Video Well

• Tips to Optimize a Video Recording
  • Check what shows up in your background.
  • Reduce ambient sounds.
  • Cast yourself in a good light. Make sure you have adequate lighting. Keep the time of day in mind. You may want to use a warm soft light for your face coming from the direction of the camera. 
  • Set your camera to record you at eye level. 
    
  • Use a mic or headset, rather than the built-in mic from your computer/laptop/phone. 
    
  • Practice to get comfortable with the setup and the materials you will cover. 
• Best Practices for Using Video in Online Learning- UCF TopKit
• Video Length in Online Courses: What the Research Says
• Record Effective Micro Lectures
• The Power of Lighting in a Virtual Classroom: Tips on Improving Webcam Lighting for Online Educators - Blog post
• Effective Educational Videos: Principles and Guidelines for Maximizing Student Learning from Video Content
• Make Super Simple Videos for Teaching Online - Michael Wesch, professor at Kansas State University via Educause.
• Putting Your Best Self Forward: 6 Keys For Filming Quality Videos - Educause

YouTube Resources

• Uploading to YouTube

Screencasting

• Screencastomatic - Free screencasting tool. Record audio/video and upload to YouTube easily. Record your screen with Audio voice over.
  • Beginners Guide
• Open Broadcast Software (OBS) - OBS Studio is free and open source software for video recording and live streaming. Currently for Linux, Mac and Windows.
  • Help Resources

VoiceThread

• Creating a VoiceThread

The Role of Synchronous Communication in Asynchronous Online Courses

Tips and Strategies for Large Online Courses