1. Strategies for Distributed Learning Instructional Strategies for Video-Based Distance Education James D. Lehman Educational Technology

2. Strategies for Distributed Learning Video Delivery Tips l Don’t just lecture. Use a variety of methods. l Reserve at least 30% of class time for interaction. l Actively involve students. Require listening, writing, speaking, reading, and doing.

3. Strategies for Distributed Learning Video Delivery Tips l Change activities often, about every 15 minutes. Use cues to help students change activities. l Create visual interest on-screen via motion, use of objects, etc. l Present content visually when possible (more about visuals shortly).

4. Strategies for Distributed Learning Video Delivery Tips l Highlight key points. l Make sure learners have what they need on-site. l Be sensitive to the time needed for activities. l Project a positive image on camera. l Be accessible outside of class.

5. Strategies for Distributed Learning Using Visuals Tips for TV

6. Strategies for Distributed Learning General Principles of Visual Use l KISS - Keep It Simple for Students – key words, outlines l Use visuals for visual medium – charts, graphs, pictures l 7 ± 2 rule – 5 - 9 main points – 3 - 7 subpoints

7. Strategies for Distributed Learning General Principles of Visual Use l Design for proper dimensions l Rule of thirds 4 wide 3 high Safe area Your eye goes here first

8. Strategies for Distributed Learning Visuals for Video

9. Strategies for Distributed Learning Textual Information l Use sans serif fonts (e.g., Arial) l Use large sizes – 24 point (minimum) – 30 point (better) – 36 point (even better)

10. Strategies for Distributed Learning Textual Information l Key words - drop a’s, an’s, the’s l Rule of 6 x 6 – 6 lines of text – 6 words per line l Design for aspect ratio of TV and for video safe area

11. Strategies for Distributed Learning Colors l High contrast – Good: yellow or white on blue or black l Avoid patterns – l Avoid red and green for cues l Use color consistent with common usage; be aware of cultural issues

12. Strategies for Distributed Learning Other Issues l Yourself as visual – Avoid checks, plaids, white, or black – If using compressed video, avoid sudden motion – Avoid “dead air” or inadvertent moves off camera

13. Strategies for Distributed Learning Other Visual Ideas for Video l Word pictures l Other visual displays l Visual analogies l Other techniques

14. Strategies for Distributed Learning Word Picture Technique Explain Ideas & concepts Show linking

15. Strategies for Distributed Learning Visual Displays Visual Displays Concept Map Mind Map Hierarchy Graphical Outline Pyramid Cognitive Map

16. Strategies for Distributed Learning Visual Analogies l Helping students in an online class can keep you busy jumping from e-mail question to question like a bee hopping from flower to flower.

17. Strategies for Distributed Learning Other Techniques l Showmanship l Storytelling

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