Once your learning objectives are determined, it’s time to start mapping and building content for your instructional video. To accomplish this, Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) provides do-it-yourself media tools via NYU Stream, as well as consultation services through the Digital Studio. For a process with more staff support, we have the Instructional Video Modules (IVM) Recording Studio.
The process for using the IVM Recording Studio includes five steps:
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Introduction & Content Analysis
Identify which current or new content best fits an instructional video format. Analyze what visual content you have to explain your concept, and what you might project in the background of your instructional video.
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Educational Design: Storyboard
Part of the storyboard process is deciding the best way to explain your concept or tell your story, and the visuals you want to use. A PowerPoint including images, graphics, or data, will help you and Digital Studio staff prepare your material in advance of your recording.
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Rehearsal
Rehearsal isn’t just a suggestion — it can make all the difference in how well your video turns out. This step is designed for instructors to get a sense of what an actual recording entails and what needs to be reviewed and adjusted to create the most effective Instructional Video Module for their course.
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Video Recording
By this stage, you have mapped out your content, chosen your visuals, and rehearsed what you want to say. You should set aside ample time to record more than one version of your video until you’re satisfied with the outcome. After you have completed the recording, you may upload the video directly into NYU Stream and integrate it into your course.
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Feedback & Assessment
After you’ve completed one or two videos, it’s important to assess the success of your Instructional Video Module, and identify what changes or enhancements need to be made for the next iterations.