Media Production

When used effectively, videos can be a powerful way to engage students with course content and deepen learning. Videos can be used in a number of ways, including the following:

  • The primary mode of conveying content
  • Supporting or enhancing the understanding of content
  • A catalyst for discussion

The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning will assist faculty in creating media assets that meet learning objectives for their courses. Below are some examples of different types of videos created for UMB faculty.

 

Introduction Introduce yourself to your online students in a more personal way
Lecture Deliver core content via a video lecture
Expert/Guest Interview Expert interviews allow faculty to present information from a different perspective
Demonstration Walk your students through a process step by step
Case Study Illustrate an example

Using Video in Courses

Types of Videos

  • Course welcome videos
  • Lecture
  • Expert Interviews
  • Case Studies
  • Demonstrations/Simulations
  • Scenarios

Why should instructors use videos?

  • Increases social presence
  • Allows more class time for discussion and activity
  • Adds an experiential component by showing places or phenomena that students wouldn’t otherwise see
  • Allows students to hear a variety of viewpoints from other experts
  • Creates opportunities for students to master content by watching at their own pace
  • Encourages critical thinking

When should instructors use videos?

  • For content that contains a lot of visual information
  • For information that is nuanced
  • To connect theory with real-world examples
  • For a difficult concept that may require students to go over it many times
  • To tell a story with an emotional component

To determine the best use of video, establish learning outcomes for your course that are specific and measurable. Videos should be used in conjunction with instructional activities that demonstrate students have achieved the learning outcomes. Use guiding questions to focus attention prior to viewing.

Questions to Consider when Making a Video:

  • How will the use of video enhance student learning?
  • Is the purpose of the video to introduce new concepts or support a class activity?
  • What will students be able to do after watching the video or completing the lesson?
  • Are there assessments that can be mapped into the lesson or can a quiz be added at the end of the video to measure the outcome?

The FCTL supports professional media development primarily in conjunction with online course development. However, these services are available for a variety of projects depending on the scope. Contact us at facultycenter@umaryland.edu to learn more.

Other Resources

 

Creative Commons License

Creating a Video by Sharon Gillooly is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Revised 12/17/2024