Quick Tips - Creating Instructional Videos for Online Courses

1. Online in Mind

   • Record specific videos with the online students in mind. Classroom lecture capture recordings are not effective for online learners.

2. Short Length

   • Keep videos short - ideally less than 20 minutes in length for maximum information retention. 

3. Script

   • Type up a transcript first, to ensure all information is captured. Upload script with video for accessibility. 

4. One Concept

   • Focus on one concept or topic per video. Break into several parts if needed to keep length appropriate. 

5. Multi-Sensory

   • Consider the visual and auditory elements of the presentation to ensure a dynamic and engaging video for all learners.

6. Review Audio

   • Test audio settings in advance to ensure high quality when recording. 

7. Quiet

   • Find a quiet space to record the videos to minimize external noises and distractions. 

8. Evergreen

   • Refrain from using specific dates or references in the videos to ensure reuse term over term.