Virtual Classroom and Video Assignments

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Virtual Classrooms

Engage in real-time discussions with groups

of learners

Integrated web conferencing

Video Assignments

Authentic assessment through video

Use video to assess and coach learners’ skill

development

Using web conferencing today is hard

•Calendar invites•Email addresses•Recording•Uploading files

increased learner motivation

enhanced learning experience

higher marks

deeper learning of the subject

learner autonomy

teamwork and communication skills

opportunities for staff development

and more…

VIDEO IN EDUCATION HAS PROVEN BENEFITS

Source: http://www.uq.edu.au/teach/video-teach-learn/ped-benefits.html

More HE institutions are realizing these benefits

All Institutions Public Universities Private Universities Public 4-yr Colleges Private 4-yr Colleges Community Colleges

7.5%

9.5%

6.3%

9.6%

5.7%

7.7%9.2%

11.9%

13.7%

9.9%

7.7%9.0%

Estimated Percentage of Classes Using Video Lecture

2014 2015

Source: Campus Computing Report, 2015

Virtual Classrooms toolIntegrated web conferencing that helps instructors engage learners in 2-way conversation over video

Embed sessions directly into courses alongside other materials

Schedule, deliver, and record live sessions right from within the LMS

Use for live discussions, office hours, video-based training, and more

TRADITIONAL ASSESSMENTS• Written responses or multiple choice• Right-or-wrong answers• May test knowledge, but often don’t

test application of skills

TRADITIONAL CLASSROOMS• Requires in-person attendance• Time constraints on feedback• Difficult to scale to include all

students in larger classes

It’s hard to effectively teach and assess many of these skills.

Video Assignments toolStructured video assessments to evaluate learners on speeches, presentations, and more

Record, upload, and grade video assessments without leaving the LMS

Allow learners to practice, record, and submit video-based assessments

Add time-stamped comments and coaching, or peer-to-peer feedback