Introduction video

Description

Welcoming students and giving the course a personal touch is central for online courses. A brief introduction video makes the course less anonymous and gives you the opportunity to set the tone for the course.

There is no fixed template or a "must-do" for an introduction video, rather, you can show yourself in a way that you feel comfortable with, so students get an authentic impression of you and the course.

Note
Use cases

Suitable in every course.

  • Opencast Studio: Create/edit videos without installing software on your computer.
  • Courseware Opencast Block: Once you have created the micro lecture videos, you can integrate them into Courseware.To integrate videos into Courseware you can use the Opencast block. You can also take a look at the Courseware video block.
  • Equipment rental

MIDI: These tips are also suitable for current teaching situations, but require a little more preparation. - Prepare coarsely what you want to say. - Video recording + editing: 15-20 min. - Uploading the video in your courseware introduction section.

  1. Take short notes about:
  2. What you want to say about yourself (something that allows students to get a good impression of who you are (see the recommendations for inspiration)
  3. How you understand your role as the instructor of the course and
  4. If you have a wish regarding the outcome of the course
  5. Choose your recording mode: Opencast studio (at home) or Lehrkolleg professional recording studio (alte Münze)
  6. Prepare your set-up: Software, room lightning, close windows against street noise while recording, microphone and camera.
  7. Record / edit your video to max. 10 min.
  8. Embedd your video in courseware via video blocks.
  9. Send a welcome message to all course participants with a link to your introduction video.

  • Tell students something that lets them know about your personality: a show you are watching, family photo, your hobby, your pets etc.
  • Insert a handwritten signature below your welcome message