One of the first step to executing an E-Learning video production is to select a suitable camera. With the multitude of cameras available in the market and the diverse range of features they offer, it is very easy to get confused. In this blog I explore various features and functionalities that different kinds of cameras offer. In this analysis I discuss DSLRs, Camcorders, WebCams and Digital Cameras. Each of these cameras come at different prices, and whether they are right for you depends on what features and functionalities you are looking for. I’ll begin with a discussion of the technical concepts…
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Secure Hosting for Flipped Classroom Videos
The model of flipped learning has the potential to revolutionize classroom teaching. In this methodology learners are assigned videos to watch before a class. By delivering basic instructions through a flipped classroom video, students are much more informed about the subject before class begins. This makes for a much more engaging classroom discussion, ensuring that the passive learning in the traditional classroom is now replaced by a much more active model of learning. In this blog post, I seek to explain factors you should consider when hosting Flipped Classroom videos. Designing flipped classroom videos is not straightforward. Prior to flipping you need…
How to Build an E-Learning Website – 5-Point evaluation
In this blogpost I discuss how you can build an E-learning website. I make the recommendations on the basis of the following five parameters: Technical Skills required to create the website Features and Customization available Cost of solution for building website Time to build solution Expected Number of students and scaling with increasing numbers The four methods that you can use to create your E-learning website are: Coding using PHP/ ASP/Jave/ Node.JS Content Management Systems - WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, Moodle Website Builders - Weebly, Wix, SquareSpace E-Learning Website builders - Teachable, WebAnywhere Here is a video explaining in full detail…
Using Tin Can API in video: Complete Documentation
Tin Can API is a specification for learning technologies that enables Learning Management Systems to collect data from various learning activities that a student may undertake. Tin Can API has succeeded SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) as the new standard for learner analytics. Requirements for Tin Can API In Tin Can API any learner activity on the web may be integrated and logged to the LMS. This includes activities such as reading a blog and watching a video online. For Tin Can API to succeed, all learning activities that a learner performs should be able to transmit learning data…
Complete Guide to Creating Your Online Video Course
You feel you have a unique understanding of a subject domain. You also feel that you can effectively communicate your expert knowledge through an online video course. But, however, you do not quite know how and where to get started. Here at VdoCipher we assist E-learning video providers to securely host their online video course. We bring for you a step-by-step guideline on how to conceptualize and produce your E-learning course. Pre-Production Video Outline Storyboarding Scriptwriting Authoring Tools Production Lights White Balance Video Block Diagram Slate Choosing a camera Microphone and Audio Background Audio Using Screencasting Using Whiteboard/ Blackboard Using…
Make Your Online Video Course More Engaging with these tips
Making your online video course engaging to students is a very important part of creating quality E-Learning courses. Engaging site design ensures that students are motivated to continue your online course, and ensures better results in terms of course completion and knowledge retention. We have learnt considerably about E-Learning design through working with online video course creators. Here we bring our insights on how to make your online course more engaging. This is combined with insights collected from leading E-Learning experts - Christopher Pappas (of elearningindustry.com), Tom Kuhlmann (Chief Learning Architect at Articulate LMS) and Connie Malamed (the eLearning Coach). E-Learning Design Checklist for…