Worked Example Screencast

For this final project, I have created a screencast video that provides a tutorial for creating a looping photo slideshow in Microsoft PowerPoint. PowerPoint contains a very effective feature for creating these types of presentations with multiple photos. This feature can save you a ton of time by preventing you from having to add and edit each photo individually. The video explains how to import multiple slides, add transitions to each of the slides, add timing to the presentation, and set the presentation to loop continuously. In order to make the video, I used a combination of Camtasia and Premier Pro. I really like some of the cursor effect features available in Camtasia. Being able to enlarge the cursor and add effects makes the video easier for the learner to follow by allowing him or her to clearly see and hear when the instructor clicks to make a selection.

Digital Storytelling

For this week's assignment, I have created a digital story. Digital storytelling is a unique and powerful way to connect with your audience and express yourself. In this video, I tell the story of our kayak and how it has provided enjoyment for us throughout the years and been an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. I used iMovie to create the video. I have a fair amount of experience with video editing, but this was the first time I have ever really used iMovie. In the past, I have used Adobe Premier Pro. While the Adobe software is much more powerful, I found iMovie to have a pretty easy learning curve. It seems like a good software tool that allows the user to focus on the content they are trying to create without getting caught up in technicality. I hope you enjoy the video.