Instructional Resources Center
Digital Video Recording
Learning Advantages
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Videos are engaging.
Video recorders can create problem-based learning projects and authentic assessments.
Viewers of interactive videos developed a better understanding of depicted processes.
Technology summary
Digital technology makes the possibility for anyone to edit and produce quality videos that are
easily disseminated over the internet. The possibilities are endless, so here are just a few ideas: As
an ―attention getter‖, video clips can provide a point of entry into a lecture by building interest.
Instructors empower students as ―knowledge creators‖ with authentic video projects. Finally, screen
capturing programs, like Camtasia, allow instructors to create interactive videos that show students
visual representations of processes and procedures. Video production is being used in a variety of
classroom setting. Video recording devices are simple to use and easy to afford. A webcam costs
around $30 webcam, and a good video recorder can create
Theater–like productions in the $500 range.
University Support
An Educational Technologist can assist you in the production and delivery of video recordings. The
ET staff can recommend a wide range of equipment, editing software and instructional possibilities.
Where to get help
Faculty Professional Development Center
http://fpdc.kent.edu/services/consultations/index.html
EHHS faculty contact IRC staff, 221 White Hall ircehhs@kent.edu
Technical needs
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There is a range of video recording devices. Those available for check-out are listed below.
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While software to produce video range in complexity, the free software that comes with video
hardware purchases are full of features that are easy to use. A simple program comes from
Windows—MovieMaker. Mac users have iMovie installed automatically with their operating
system. The ET staff can help you with either of these easy-to-use programs.
Instructions/Tutorials
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(MovieMaker) http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Gettingstarted-with-Windows-Movie-Maker
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(iMovie) http://www.apple.com/findouthow/movies/
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Hardware Recommendations
Flip Video*
http://www.theflip.com/
Sony Video Camera
Mini DV HandiCam Vision DCR-TRV9
DV Tape
Cannon *
Sony*
*Available from the FPDC or the Instructional Resource Center (for EHHS faculty) for
temporary use.
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Video Editing Programs
Camtasia
http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.asp?CMP=KyahoonssCStmhome
Your ET may be able to provide you a copy of this program at a reduced fee. Contact
them for details
Windows Movie Maker
http://windows.microsoft.com/is-IS/windows-live/movie-maker-get-started
iMovie Download
http://support.apple.com/downloads/#imovie
If you would like to work with a new word-processing document, click on NEW and
DOCUMENT.
If you would like to work with a new Spreadsheet click on NEW and SPREADSHEET.
If you would like to work with a new presentation file click on NEW and PRESENTATION.
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To Upload a document from your own computer or from the Internet press the Upload
button.
A pop-up menu to upload file appears.
To upload a file from your computer, press BROWSE and select the file from our folders.
Click UPLOAD FILE.
To upload a file from the Internet, enter the URL of the file. Click UPLOAD FILE.
INTERFACE
The interface of the documents looks very similar to common word processing
documents (MS Word, Corel WordPerfect, etc) with similar icons for formatting, editing,
saving, etc.
The toolbar looks like:
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The familiar icons are also avialble:
- Save
- Print
- Spell Check
SHARING AND COLLABORATING
To be able to share the document with another, press the SHARE button
click SHARE WITH OTHERS
To invite other users to share/collaborate, enter their e-mail addresses. (Click on the
appropriate ADVANCE PERMISSIONS, if needed.) Click on INVITE COLLABORATORS.
To e-mail the document to another user, press the SHARE button
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click EMAIL AS ATTACHMENT
A pop-up window opens with options for the attachment.
Enter the e-mail address (es) of the people, the format of the document to be attached
(e.g.
Microsoft Word, PDF, etc), Subject, Message, etc. Click SEND.
To Publish the document as a webpage or to publish it in a blog,press the SHARE button
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click PUBLISH AS A WEBPAGE
The Publish pop-up opens up:
Click on PUBLISH DOCUMENT to publish it as a web-page.
To send it to the blog, click Post to Blog.
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