OTC'14 - Thinking Outside the Text Box: Connecting with Students through Video, Tracy Schaelen

Online students often say that they miss the community and camaraderie of face-to-face classes. What if they could see and hear you —and each other—on a regular basis? Talking with students via video is an easy, fun, and remarkably powerful way to put more of YOU into your online classroom. It also delivers wonderful perks: instant rapport, reduced student anxiety, increased participation, a strong sense of community, and a peaceful inbox! In this session, I will share my recent experiences making videos for my classes: where and when video is most effective, how students have responded, and video-creation tips.