The teaching staff and the “technical department” of schools can waste a lot of time configuring and manipulating recording tools. Not to mention production, editing and publishing. Automation on some or all aspects saves a lot of time.
Read MoreIn eLearning training programs, quizzes, or other MCQs are tools for assessing and validating learning. This is very appreciated by the eLearners: they can check the good understanding of the modules and measure their efforts. So how to make relevant quizzes and how to use them wisely?
Your eyes and the webcam should be at the same levelMany do not change the place of their computers. This is a mistake because the desktop is usually situated too low. This way, you only film the ceiling and your face is seen from the bottom which is not the most flattering. I advise you to raise your computer with a box or a few books. Also do not put it too close to your face, to evaluate a good distance count an unfolded arm between your screen and your eyes. |
The light is essentialWho has not already watched videos where the person is half hidden by an annoying twilight, it is really annoying because we want to see the face of the person who is talking “to us”. The webcams’ sensors are very small, so a lot of lighting is needed to ensure that the image is captured clearly. During the day, try to face a window and if the sun dazzles just pull the curtains. In darker rooms, it is necessary to increase the brightness of your screens to the maximum and if possible to add a light in front of you. |
Talk watching your cameraTo give your audience the impression that you are talking directly to them, it is highly recommended to watch the webcam and not the screen. Otherwise your viewers will feel that you are dealing with something else and their interest can quickly evaporate. |
A Chroma key allows inlays in photos and videos. It is a technique that has long been exclusively used by the film industry. Technically, the goal here is to superpose, usually an actor, to a set that has been filmed or created on a computer.
In an eLearning training program the role of the SME (Subject Matter Expert) is quite clear: he/she shares knowledge, expertise and experience. The SME is a big help for the choice of resources and in verifying the accuracy of the information delivered. The pedagogical designer is active on the organizational part and on the pedagogical supervision of the training (he can manage the LMS for example). The collaboration of the two roles is, as we shall see, essential to create a comprehensive and engaging training program.
Read MoreWe saw in the previous article why video is a great onboarding tool. Now let’s see how to use it to welcome your new employees in the best conditions.
Read More“Onboarding, also known as organizational socialization, refers to the mechanism through which new employees acquire the required knowledge, skills, and behaviors to become effective organizational members and insiders.”(thank you Wikipedia) Why is this step so important? Because it allows the ne new employees to be operational faster and to have a good first experience within the company, which will make them want to stay professionally involved longer.
Read MoreYou have your videos ready, you downloaded them on your video platform but everything is a bit messy? It’s the moment to step back a moment and think about the organization of your video platform. Maintaining an easy-to-use interface is not hard, you just need to follow a few guidelines.
Read MoreWondering how long should a video be, it’s as asking the question: how long a human can be focused? Today this question is all the more pertinent as our increasingly multi-tasking functions and easy access to any information at any time, have transformed our concentration skills.
Read MoreWant to record a training video, an eLearning module or to communicate in video on an important topic? Your content is ready but now you have to make the slides that will illustrate your words. This is a very important step, impacting slides will ink the information more effectively in the minds of your audience. This is why it is essential to have a good presentation support for your video.
Researchers in cognitive psychology tell us that generally we retain 20% of what we hear, 30% of what we see, 10% of what we read. Visualization is therefore a factor not to be neglected in the learning process. Here 10 tips to create a clear and attractive presentation. Your speech will be more balanced and impacting.
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