It can be useful at times to create a slideshow of images as a video for your classes.  There are several really easy ways to make that happen.

Tips for Creating Effective Videos

  • Keep it short and target your learning goals. If you have several goals you want to cover, then it is best to break them up into multiple videos.
  • Use audio and visual elements to convey appropriate parts of an explanation; make them complementary rather than redundant.
  • Use signaling to highlight important ideas or concepts. This means pulling out the most important phrases in what you’re saying and displaying them visually to emphasize their importance.
  • Use a conversational, enthusiastic style to enhance engagement.
  • Embed videos in the context of active learning by using guiding questions, interactive elements, or associated homework assignments.
  • Use a good webcam that has a microphone instead of wearing a headset.  Place it just a little above eye level so that you’re looking up at it.
  • Remember: It doesn’t have to be perfect.

Tips taken from Effective Educational Videos by Cynthia J. Brame and 10 Tips for Creating Effective Instructional Videos by Michael Smedshammer.

iPhone Images

If you have an iPhone, you can take a collection of images and turn them into a movie. This article explains how to make a Memory Movie from your photos.

Canva

You can use the free version of Canva to give your videos a little bit more flare.  It allows you to easily trim your videos, and there are animations and transitions that you can add to make your project more exciting.

PowerPoint

PowerPoint can also be used to create videos with just a few simple steps.

Additional Resources

How to Create Educational Videos: From Watching Passively to Learning Actively

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