There are numerous advantages to both instructors and the learners when you look into the field of online training videos. As an instructor, you have the freedom to make the videos anywhere and at any time. There is a flexibility which is not associated with most forms of teaching or most types of videos.
Since education through video creation is a unilateral transfer of knowledge, your content will have to be exceptionally good to get the attention of the students, and more importantly, to retain it. Students today have very high expectations of the videos they choose and the content they learn from. Below, we offer a few basic tips to get you started on your journey as an educational video creator.
CONNECTING
As an online educator, your most important task is to form connections or bonds with your audience. The easiest way to gain this attention when you’re starting is to use ‘talking head’ videos, which are essentially videos that feature you lecturing. The students will connect faster to a person if they can see them and form associations.
Moreover, the clothes you wear during the lecture, the language you use, and the energy you exhibit can all be crucial factors that affect your audience. Talking heads may not be necessary throughout your course, but are generally a helpful idea for anyone who is just starting. Another concept that is often implemented is including reading material, questions, modules, and continuous exercises. This will enhance the feeling of authenticity that is associated with the video experience and encourage people to engage more.
PREPARATION
There are some fundamental differences between giving a live lecture and doing so on camera, which you will need to consider before you begin shooting. You may choose to speak spontaneously, or from a speech, and will have to be prepared for both wells in advance.
Confidence and your presence throughout the video will determine how the audience perceives you. For obvious reasons, it is a good idea to practice your starting and significant bits beforehand, so you can appear more confident. Since your voice will be recorded as audio, keep specifics like proximity to mics, attention to pronunciation, and the volume controls in mind. Prepare your content is an efficient manner.
Videos that exceed 20 minutes may be considered too long, and you will lose attention beyond that point. Anywhere between 2 to 10 minutes is ideal. The content you share during those few minutes should be rich enough to compensate for the quick and short nature of the videos. Make sure your mouth moves in sync with the audio when you are in the final editing stages, as this is one common error that has been known to infuriate and disturb the viewer.
Moreover, invest in good software for video editing as this makes a huge difference. Excellent post production techniques can be the difference between an interactive video and one that is monotonous and boring.
CONSISTENCY
While it is essential to bring ingenuity and changes to your videos regularly so that you keep your teaching interesting, it is important to remember certain things which must remain consistent.
This may be the format of your videos, your approach to teachings, the structure and syllabus you follow, or just your environment in general. Keep the video uploads regular so that students will know what to expect and when to catch up with work. Keep the colours and fonts that you add in during editing consistent, as these are a part of the identity you are building.
Try to keep things running smoothly and avoid any chaos when you are teaching. Do not have too many transitions or jump cuts as these can be distracting. Depending on the type of video and the audience you are targeting, maintain the editing and graphics.
Hopefully, these are enough to get you started on your work as an educational content creator. Good luck!
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