| Role | Organization | Tools | Team |
| Sr. Instructional Designer | University of Colorado Denver (MA Program): Class INTE 5670 Crafting Synchronous Learning | Camtasia, Zoom, Canva, Sketchbook Pro | Dayna Torrieri, Sr. Instructional Designer |
Project Overview
Many instructional designers use editing tools to create engaging learning material, such as job aides, how-to videos, and interactive activities. Video editing, however, can have a steep learning curve due the complexities of video editing software and lack of training in many programs.
Goal: The aim of this project was to create a 60-minute webinar with a mixture of “Absorb, Connect, and Do” activities that taught how-to edit using the “custom animation” tool in Camtasia.
Analysis
Camtasia was chosen as our tool of choice due to:
- Free access from our University
- Familiarity with the tool in our full-time positions as instructional designers
- Lower learning curve compared to Adobe Premiere Pro (another tool we had access to)
Learning outcomes were assessed using backwards design. From there, we:
- Developed a timeline for materials to be completed, along with assigned tasks
- Developed a communication plan between ourselves, as well as learners
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Communication Plan
Before the webinar occurred, promotional materials were sent out, communication with learners to make sure they had the correct license, as well as learning aides.
Materials:
- Flyer (sent before the webinar)
- Registration link (to see who had access or needed assistance accessing Camtasia 2020)
- Slide Animation (sent before webinar – promotion)
- Handouts (aides before, during, and after the webinar)
- Animation Assets (download and extract prior to webinar)
- How to download and open assets (video) – Recorded by Dayna