Hi! This is Sarah from Jamf. Welcome to the series Tech Tips to Empower Virtual
Teaching and Learning. This lesson is called Audio and Video tips. I was a
teacher for 10 years and my goal is to utilize my background in teaching and
technology to empower remote teachers and learners. In this lesson I will
provide you with some practical tips to consider when making your own audio
and/or video recording. Let's start with video tips. First, let's talk about
background. Consider using a neutral background when creating a video. Busy
backgrounds can be distracting to the viewer. A kitchen or bedroom wall might
be great. One accent item might be nice as well, such as a plant or a simple
object, like a vase or a clock. Take a look at example 1. What catches your
attention? Now take a look at example 2 and notice the difference.
[Music] Second, make sure you think about how the
light is impacting the visual element of the video. If you can be in a room with a
lot of natural light that is ideal. Avoid shadows on your face if possible. Shadows
on your face is less engaging to the viewer. Notice the difference between the
two images. Third, if you are providing a message of
encouragement or a check-in to say hello, make sure that your face is in the frame
properly. Follow the rule of thirds to determine where your head should be in
the frame. Next, let's talk about audio tips. First, make sure you record in a
quiet room in your household. And trust me, I know that this is not always the
easiest thing to do. Second, speak slowly and clearly! Did you catch
that? I said speak slowly and clearly. Did you catch that? Again, your students
aren't able to ask questions in the moment like they were in your physical
classroom. Speaking slowly ensures that content is easier to understand.
Taking pauses in between ideas, concepts, or thoughts, will be helpful for learning
as well. Third, it may make sense to write a script ahead of time that mirrors your
lesson plan prior to recording. Now, I know that teachers are fantastic at
speaking on the spot and elaborating as necessary as student needs rise up. Maybe
you'll want to use a bulleted list in the order of your desire to ensure that
you hit on all the content you're wanting to include in your video. Lastly
QuickTime, iMovie, or the Clips app might be excellent for you. Have fun with the
editing tools that you're familiar with. For more involved apps try Final Cut Pro
or Camtasia. Use what you are comfortable with. Try to make your videos match your
personality by using stickers, thought bubbles, or text on the screen.
[Music] Let's review, starting with video tips.
Use a neutral background with one or two accent items. Try to avoid shadows on
your face and be in a room with natural light if possible. Follow the rule of
thirds to know where to position your head in the frame. On to audio tips.
Record in a quiet environment. Speak slowly and clearly and write yourself a
script or bullet points that mirror your lesson plan. Lastly, have fun showing your
personality through the use of bitmojis, stickers, thought bubbles, and text on
the screen. This ends the lesson Audio and Video Tips. Thank you for watching
and thank you for the incredibly important work you are doing at this
time.