Initial Publication Date: January 22, 2014

Instructional Practices

April 4, 2014

Duration - 2 hrs - 9-11 am (PST) | 10-12 pm (MST) | 11-1 pm (CST) | 12-2 pm (EST)
Format - Online web presentation via phone and Adobe Connect web conference software followed by discussion and collaborate problem solving.

A review and discussion of how geoscience faculty and others use and assess the effectiveness of videos in their classes.

Session Goals

Review best practices for using videos most effectively and assessing its effectiveness
Begin the development of new resources including:

Samples of video-based activity sheets
Ways in which video can be used in the classroom, including review of the flipped classroom

Continue the development of ongoing web resources from previous sessions including assessment templates and overall best practices

Tentative program (subject to change)

10-minutes review of online discussion (homework from previous session) - What is the most effective way to use video in courses? How do we know they are effective? (PowerPoint 2007 (.pptx) 1.4MB Apr4 14)
20-minutes: 5-minute group review of workspace pages

Group 7: Video Technology Review -- Presenter: Scott Brande
Group 8: Troubleshooting -- Presenter: Jenda Johnsen
Group 9: Storyboarding -- Presenter: Al Trujillo
Group 10: What makes a good educational video resource -- Presenter: Mike Brudzinksi

30-minutes Presentation by David McConnell -- Research about designing effective video-based learning materials, and assessment of their effectiveness at supporting learning (PowerPoint 2007 (.pptx) 1.5MB Apr4 14)
15 minute Q&A
Homework assigned: Contribute by April 23rd to discussions for these topics:

What resources could you use or what topics would you still like to see us address or address more deeply either in the final session or in future collaborations?
What are the pros and cons of using shared video resources? If cons, how can we get around them?
What are good ways to keep a collaborative community working together?
What are future projects you'd like to see? Next steps?

45 minutes -- break into small work groups to develop web pages around these topics:

Developing sample video-based activity sheets
Using Videos to Flip a Class
Using videos to supplement lecture (self study/review) -- pros/cons and challenges
Assessing the effectiveness of video use in a course

References and Resources

BOOK: e-Learning and the Science of Instruction -- Proven Guidelines for the consumers and designers of multimedia learning -- Ruth Colvin Clark and Richard E. Mayer -- 3rd edition (2011)
BOOK: The Cambridge Handbook of Multimedia Learning -- New York, New York: Cambridge University Press -- Richard E. Mayer (2005)
BOOK: Multimedia Learning -- Cambridge University Press, 2nd edition -- Richard E. Mayer (2009)
BOOK: Creating Significant Learning Experiences: An Integrated Approach to Designing College Courses -- Jossey-Bass -- L. Dee Fink (2003)
REPORT: Evaluation of Evidence -based practices in Online learning: A meta-analysis and review of Online learning studies -- US Department of Education - B. Means, Y. Toyama, R. Murphy, M. Bakia, and K. Jones (2010)
PAPER: Inverting the classroom: A gateway to creating an inclusive learning environment -- M. Lage, G. Platt, and M. Treglia (2000) -- Journal of Economic Education, v.31, #1, p.30-43.
PAPER: Instructional video in e-learning: Assessing the impact of interactive video on learning effectiveness-- D. Zhang, L. Zhou, R.O. Briggs, and J.F. Nunamaker, Jr., (2006) -- Information Management, v.43, #1, p.15-27
PAPER: Evaluating a web lecture intervention in a human-computer interaction course --J.A. Day and J.D. Foley (2006) -- IEEE Transactions on Education, v.49, #4, p.420-431.
PAPER: Comparing the efficacy of multimedia modules with traditional textbooks for learning introductory physics content-- T. Stelzer, G. Gladding, J.P. Mestre, and D.T. Brookes (2009) -- American Journal of Physics, v.77, #2, p.184-190.
PAPER: Impact of multimedia learning modules on an introductory course on electricity and magnetism-- T. Stelzer, D.T. Brookes, G. Gladding, and J.P. Mestre, (2010) -- American Journal of Physics, v.78, #7, p.755-759.
PAPER: Using multimedia modules to better prepare students for introductory physics lecture-- Z. Chen, T. Stelzer, G. Gladding, (2010) -- Physical Review Special Topics, Physics Education Research, v.6, p.1-5.