Videos and Micro-learning
I joined Renton Technical College in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, when education was scrambling to shift to online, hybrid, and HyFlex learning options.
I immediately realized that videos were often the most accessible, engaging and flexible teaching tools. I began creating videos that could be shared widely and embedded into courses while introducing library instruction topics in a fresh way. Along the way, I have gained skills in screen share and capture tools, video editing software, camera and audio equipment, scripting, and shot lists. Check below for video examples.
The "Introduction to the Lightboard" video introduces faculty at Renton Technical College to the available lightboard technology and demonstrates how they can utilize it to enhance their instruction. The video was created together with Joshua Allen, fellow faculty librarian at Renton Technical College. Technologies utilized: Panasonic LUMIX GH4 camera, eGlassFusion and lightboard, Camtasia, Adobe Premier
The script and shot list for the "Introduction to the Lightboard" video. Originally written by Joshua Allen, we collaborated to produce the video, modifying the script during filming and reordernig sequences during editing.
The "Introduction to the Lightboard" video plays during the Vice President of Instruction's Showcase on May 26, 2023 at Renton Technical College. The Instructional Designer at RTC responded: "Thank you for sharing your eGlass video today. Many instructors are eager to do what you demonstrated."
In the summer of 2021, Renton Technical College was preparing to reopen its physical campus amid prevalent misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines. In response, the college administration assigned me and other librarians the task of creating a resource guide addressing these topics. As part of this project, I developed the "Evaluating Information Online With the SIFT Method" video, which aimed to assist students, faculty, and staff in verifying their sources. The video was included in my Fake News playlist on the Renton Technical College YouTube channel, and RTC's faculty librarians were recognized by the Board of Trustees for our contributions. To date, the video has garnered 169 views and continues to serve as a valuable resource for teachers and students, offering a convenient, embeddable micro-learning video and exercise. Technologies utilized: Screencast-O-Matic for recording and Microsoft PowerPoint for content creation.