"Creating Learning Nuggets on the Fly" OEB 2015 | Knut Linke

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Our session

• Introduction Learning Nuggets Open IT• Learning Nuggets Basics• Technology I: Microphone & WebCams• Creating a small learning nugget• Technology II: Studio and Production setup• Learning Nuggets Production Details• Technology III: Choosing the right Application• Questions

The Open IT Research Project

Open IT Research Project

• Research project between the University of Applied Sciences Weserbergland (HSW) and the Technical University Darmstadt (2015-2018)

• Research focus is on the crediting of vocational training for academic studies in the sector of IT

• Research result should be special part-time academic offers (Bachelor/Master) for IT practitioner with a background from the field of IHK training (Fachinformatiker, IT Specialist , Operative Professional)

• Study participants needs to be trained in advanced in academic basics

E-Learning for Open IT

• For the new target group bridging courses are required within the subjects of Mathematics, Business/IT-Administration and Project Management

• The bridging focuses on beginner courses and should be used in addition to match students and requirements

• Student project (2015/2016) to review the existing technology for the production of video content

• Reproduction of existing Learning Nuggets

Learning Nuggets

What is a Learning Nugget

• A Learning Nugget is a small learning unit– Focus on a small aspect of a topic– Also known as a micro learning content– Explains an aspect in detail– Maybe received as part of subscription learning– Duration period should be between 3-7 minutes

• Learning Nuggets can be independent or related to other Learning Nuggets (a course)

How we use Learning Nuggets

• The HSW uses a duration time of 7-15 minutes for their videos– replacement of fixed topics with Learning Nuggets

(Flipped Classroom approach/Virtual flipped classroom approach)

• Focus is not only on the transfer of knowledge; we are focussing on a confirmation approach of existing knowlegde

• Supported by E-Examinations

Technology I

T1: Microphone & Webcam

Assumptions/Learnings:• Sound quality is important for the duration rate– Students are listening to the video (and not mainly

watching them)

• A view on the lecturer increase the duration rate of a Learning Nugget– Interaction – I can see what is happening– „Face2Face“ – I can see how is speaking– This does not mean that the speaker has always to be in

the video

T1: Microphone & Webcam

Recommended Hardware:• Standard WebCam or external WebCam – i. E. from Logitech/Microsoft (PnP-Experts)– 1080p Solution/25 Fps is recommended– Maybe use an additional tripod to increase the distance

• Internal Microphone is not recommended– Headset or additional table Microphone (remember the

ambient noise and the directivity you need)

Practical Part I

Creating a small learning nugget

Creating a Learning Nugget

• What do I want/need to transfer?• What CI/CD do I have to follow/use (Template)?• Do any legal restrictions apply?– Which images do I use?– Do I use internal information?

• How can the content be presented?– Don’t be to offensive or improper– Rethink your personal behavior– But(!) remember your target group

• How many time do I have (Storytelling)?

WHAT IS A LEARNING NUGGET?E-Learning Basics:

What is a Learning Nugget?

• A Learning Nugget is a small learning unit– Focus on a small aspect of a topic– Also known as a micro learning content– Explains an aspect in detail– Maybe received as part of subscription learning– Duration period should be between 3-7 minutes

• Learning Nuggets can be independent or related to other Learning Nuggets (a course)

Learning Nuggets can be used for:

• For Teachers and Lectures– Replacement of PowerPointPresentations (Flipped

Classroom/Inverted Classroom)– Repeating of basic or providing of additional

information• For Employee Content Development– Temporary Replacement/Internal Training– Knowledge Sharing

Thank you for your attention

... Time for Camtasia/Cutting ...

Can it be better?

Technology II

T2: Studio and Production Setup

• Let‘s setup an small studio...

This might include:A GreenScreenA dedicated Audio ConnectionCamera (HDMI)Additional Lightning (don‘t forget the

clothespin)

Practical Part II

Creating a better learning nugget

WHAT IS A LEARNING NUGGET?E-Learning Basics:

What is a Learning Nugget?

• A Learning Nugget is a small learning unit– Focus on a small aspect of a topic– Also known as a micro learning content– Explains an aspect in detail– Maybe received as part of subscription learning– Duration period should be between 3-7 minutes

• Learning Nuggets can be independent or related to other Learning Nuggets (a course)

Learning Nuggets can be used for:

• For Teachers and Lectures– Replacement of PowerPointPresentations (Flipped

Classroom/Inverted Classroom)– Repeating of basic or providing of additional

information• For Employee Content Development– Temporary Replacement/Internal Training– Knowledge Sharing

Thank you for your attention

PRODUCTION DETAILS(HINTS, ISSUES AND CHANCES...)

Storytelling & Production

• Use a story or use case which helps you recipients to identify them with your videos (like an additional practical work)

• Keep it short and keep it simple• Know the time you need and the time you can

use (a long video increase the dropout rate)• Work rapid/standardized if possible• Reproduce instead of „work around“

Keying & Spill

• Keying Inverted Mask/Inverted Edge• Spill Right lightning/Color Setting

Source: https://www.youtube.com/user/HSWeserbergland/videos

Transitions & Design

• Use the right transitions for your Learning Nugget (Black or White Screen)

• Work TV and target group oriented• Setup a standard template together with the

marketing department and stakeholders / producers to fulfil the Corporate Identity

• Select the right color intension if possible or needed

Technology III

T3: The correct application

During our research project we reevaluated the used application for the production of Learning Nuggets. We tested:• Solutions by Magix (Video Deluxe)• Solutions by TechSmith (Studio)• Solutions by Adobe (Premiere, After Effects)

Offers by Magix

Positive: - Low Price- Easy of use

Negative:- Standard Keying (Basic version)- Transitions might be hard to set- Limited functionality

TechSmith Camtasia Studio

Positive: - Comparable Low Price- Easy of use- Focus on Rapid Video Production

Negative:- Issues with media formats- Possible issues with long videos/movies- Working with text is a fussy job

Adobe Premiere

Positive: - Works perfectly with everykind of media - Excellent for on-demand cutting- Integration within the Adobe world

Negative:- Price - Usability/Operation- Keying is not the same quality as After Effects

Adobe After Effects

Positive: - Works perfectly with everykind of media- Excellent support via additional plugins- Integration within Adobe/Photoshop

Negative:- Price - Usability/Operation- Hardware Requirements

• You might wanna look on the following applications for animations: – PowerPoint– Prezi– VideoScripe

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Questions

Any Questions (E-Learning or Open IT)? Please ask!

Additional information:- For more information about Open IT please visit:

www.offene-hochschule.org- For more information about the HSW E-Learning

Center please visit: www.hsw-elc.de