Vodcasting for Education…

Tim Fieldsend

Contents…

• What is Vodcasting?

• Why Vodcast?

• Examples

• Tips

• Hands On

What is Vodcasting?

• Digital Video Content• Made available to consumers (Learners) online• Can be viewed on a computer• Can be downloaded on to a mobile device

Why Vodcast?

• Engaging• Independent Learning• Differentiation• Learning Styles

• Accessible• Flexible• Personalised

Pre-Podcasting Model

• Students Homework becomes a Vodcast

• Class time spent assisting learners & hands on activities

• Learners can replay content as many times as needed

Some Examples…

Your mission….

Plan and shoot your own Vodcast

The Tools…..

Flip Video Camera Mini Tripod

Lighting….

• Ensure there is adequate light

• Try to keep strong light sources behind the camera

• Avoid shot killers – moving from very dark to very light areas

Sound…

• Avoid background noise – road noise, wind, very noisy classrooms!

• Speak clearly and naturally

Stability…

• If you can, use a tripod

• If filming by hand;– Stand with feet shoulder width apart– Hold the camera with TWO hands

• Don’t overuse the zoom

• When you move the camera;– Move it smoothly and with purpose– Decide before you move where you will stop

Top Tips….

• The average YouTube video is 2 mins & 46 secs long

• Learners Value authenticity over high production values

• Try to avoid large editing jobs if you can

• Overshoot your footage

Start!!!