You can create a help item using
your own video clips, creative
commons images and video, screencast recordings or even write a
narration and use an animation tool to create the story.
Make sure your file is saved to your computer as mov, mp4, m4v, flv, f4v or swf and then upload it
to your problem in Teach Ourselves.
Create
your own
video clips
Use the Flip Video camera to record
yourself or peers:
* solving the
problem at the board * solving the
problem on paper * performing a
scientific skill or experiment (using proper saftey precautions) * acting out a skit * explaning a key
concept to help with the problem
Use a video editor to finalize your
video
Edit: Flip cameras have included
editing software FlipShare (also try a free account with JayCut tech teacher's tutorials on how to use JayCut, or iMovie).
Save: your final version to your
computer.
FlipShare - right click on the movie and select "Export to..." > choose the location on your desktop/folder
JayCut - in the editing screen, select "Publish/Download movie" > select "Computer" > "MPEG-4" or "Flash" > enter an email and click "Publish movie".
Retrieve the file from the email download link and save it to your desktop/folder.
Flash - should ask you to save the flv directly
mp4 - will open the video in a browser window, right click on the movie and select "save as Source..."
iMovie - select the movie project > choose "Export Movie..."
> select "medium" and choose the location to save it. This will save
the movie as an mp4.
Upload: In the Teach Ourselves problem you're
editing, select "help item" and browse to the video file you've saved.
The videos from
Flip cameras are very large and already in mp4 format. They will
be resized when you
select them to upload and add to a problem. Uploading and conversion may
take a few minutes depending on the length (size) of your video, site
activity, and your internet connection.
Get started with the FlipVideo.
FlipVideo cameras use 2 AA
batteries
and are ready to go out of the box. Just press the red button!
Once you've recorded a video you're
satisfied with (aim for 90 seconds
or less) you'll need to install the FlipShare software on your computer.
Plug the camera
into a computer's USB.
Navigate to the
camera on your computer (go to "my computer" or an icon on the desktop
"FlipVideo").
Double click the
icon to open.
Open the
application "Start Flipshare" and then read and agree to the Terms of
Use.
Make sure you
save your file as an mp4 to a folder on your computer.
Once you're
ready, create or edit the problem the
video goes to
Select "help item" and
navigate to the video file
you've created. Include necessary citation information.
Make a screencast
You may have a screen recorder or you can download a simple free tool from Jing
with Jing, you can quickly select the screen area, record (audio is best with a headset microphone)
select the "Save" option and name your file which saves as .swf
you can pause, but won't be able to edit once you save
the video replay is small, keep this in mind when capturing text during a screencast
the .swf file can be uploaded as a help item to a problem you're creating
Use
Animoto to combine
text, images and music
Animoto: In a few quick steps you can upload images (pictures, screen shots, slideshow slides saved as png or jpg,
or even video segments), select music and bam! a
themed video.
Create an account if you don't already have one. Teachers can
get education accounts for up to 50 users. Or try this promo code:
a4estrob13cd1
Click "Create Video"
Choose a theme
Select the images
reorder, add text between the images
Select music
Finalize
After the video is rendered, return to "My Videos"
Select the video you want to download and then click "actions", scroll to download.
Click the button for mp4
to download and save it to your computer.
Then upload it in the Teach Ourselves problem you're working on.
Animate your
Help explanation
ToonDoo
is an easy way to create cartoons. Once you create your series of
scenes, you can download each image as a png (My ToonDoos). Create a slideshow using Google docs; insert each scene as an image. Download the presentation as a PDF, and then upload as a help item.
Xtranormal and similar animation sites like GoAnimate
have download options for a fee. We're exploring ways to collaborate or
earn alternative access for animations, but if you have your own
account and can purchase a download to the proper format, you can
submit your animation as a help item.
If you have access to Xtranormal, use
of some gestures
and features may be inappropriate and will prevent your problem from
being approved.
Once the
animation is complete:
Go to "My Movies",
click on the animation.
Click the "HQ Download"
underneath, a pop-up will
appear.
Click "Request a High quality
download" inside the pop-up. It
can take a while for it to generate.
Then return to My Movies,
click on
"Hi-Res Downloads" on the button bar and you click on the file
resolution "640x480 MP4" to save the file to your computer.
Make sure
to rename it and add a file type like "additionMovie.mp4"
