Developing and Using Video Developing and Using Video Instruction in an Online Instruction in an Online

CourseCourseBy By

Sue B. SchouSue B. Schou

JSM 8-2-07JSM 8-2-07

ADDIE Model of ISDADDIE Model of ISD

• A – Analyze

• D – Design

• D – Develop

• I – Implement

• E – Evaluate

Analyze PhaseAnalyze Phase

• Students have adequate quantitative skills– Require College Algebra as pre/co-requisite

• Students generally are computer literate

• Reading for comprehension often inadequate – Study of high school seniors indicate only

35% are proficient readers (NAEP, 2005)

Design PhaseDesign Phase

• Reviewed the literature– Streaming video found successful in aiding

student learning: increased retention and motivation (Choi & Johnson, 2005)

• Looked at variety of online sites for ideas– Polya Math Center (University of Idaho)

Design PhaseDesign Phase

• Designed lessons including visual aids for video taping

• Designed lesson notes for students to use for taking notes while watching the video instruction

• Lesson notes were used as a motivator

• Lesson notes also included written Minitab instructions and assignments

Purpose of CoursePurpose of Course

• Develop student analytical skills

• Develop student critical thinking skills

• Develop tools for business decision making

Commercial VideoCommercial Video

• Against All Odds Series available for digital streaming…must buy digital license

• Must be password protected

• Use Video 1: What is Statistics? as motivator for course

• All videos are linked within Moodle (course management tool) as resources for learning modules

Instructor VideosInstructor Videos

• Designed the instruction so it is by topic and short in length

• Students have notes to fill in that coincide with the topics

• Concept building

• Demonstrations of how to work problems

• Example video and notes here

Example of Instructor VideoExample of Instructor Video

How to Do Instructor VideosHow to Do Instructor Videos

• Instructional Technology Resource Center

• Used classroom designed for distance learning

• ELMO

• Make all materials very large font size

• Digital camera and video editor such as Final Cut Pro

MinitabMinitab Instruction Videos Instruction Videos

• Students have written instructions for Minitab in their notes

• Made a CD demonstrating how to use Minitab…simply a video screen capture with audio

• SnagIt software and microphone

• Example video and notes here

Breeze PresentationsBreeze Presentations

• Macromedia Breeze purchased by Adobe so now called Adobe Presenter

• Software that allows any PowerPoint presentation to add audio then converts to a streaming format

• Allows presentation of material in “lecture” format

• Example Breeze presentation here

PodcastingPodcasting

• Have not used in online setting

• Students do appreciate for traditional classes

• Requires Ipod and microphone then about an hour in the office with your computer to upload to website

• Adding video more time consuming

Student CommentsStudent Comments

• Like the ability to rewind the instructor and listen again!!

• Use Breeze presentations and instructor videos for review for tests

• Like taking notes with the videos…helps stay on task and then have worked problems for study aid

Overall Course DesignOverall Course Design

• Two lessons per week introducing new concepts

• Used applets when appropriate

• Required learning projects to aid in application of newly learned concepts

• Discussion: How to Lie With Statistics

Location of this presentation

• http://cob.isu.edu/schosue/JSM2007

Questions?Questions?