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Keeping Video Learners Engaged

ATD Learning Technologies

While the person behind the podium speaks, the camera will cut after about five seconds to a journalist writing in her notebook for five seconds and then cut back to the speaker. Adding music is one of the most simple ways to make your videos seem more professional. But music is not just for window dressing.

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Video: The Change Principle

ATD Learning Technologies

Cut to15 minutes later, when my reverie was pierced again by a loud, stone-shattering grating noise, accompanied by a shriek of words I can’t repeat in an ATD blog post. The camera starts with a wide shot of the official talking behind the podium. Cut to a journalist writing her notes while the official is still speaking.

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How to Train Faculty to Create Quality Online Courses

TechSmith Camtasia

Instead of writing assignment feedback, have faculty record their feedback as a quick video. Instead of recording hour-long lectures at the podium, encourage faculty to create shorter video lessons (around 10 minutes each, or less, according to a study from MIT and University of Rochester ) for quality online courses. Course schedule.

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