Video tutorial assignment using Camtasia Studio

It was a pleasure to use the Camtasia Studio. I have learnt new ideas about how to make my teaching more engaging with the use of Video recorder software Camtasia Studio. Now I am  going to describe how I have created my video tutorial using Camtasia Studio. 

I got the topic "occupation" from class I textbook. After selecting the topic I started collecting  information from the textbook, Google and YouTube. I created PowerPoint Presentation with  information that I have collected. 

While creating PowerPoint presentation, I have added images which I have downloaded google to make my presentation more enriching and informative. I also added there animations and transitions in my ppt. After creating the presentation slides, I have practiced recording the PowerPoint Presentation in the Camtasia Studio to make sure that my video was for 10 minutes.

Finally, I have recorded my PowerPoint presentation in the Camtasia Studio. To record the video I wore Kira to look presentable. I have tried recording the video tutorial for more than five times as I was feeling nervous and not able to say the right information. Following are some of the steps that I have followed while recording the video; 

•  Open the PowerPoint presentation. 
•  Minimized the presentation and double click on Camtasia studio icon. o Click on 'Record Screen' to capture the PowerPoint. o kept the Webcam button 'ON'. 
•  Clicked on "PowerPoint show" to record. 
•  Made some adjustment in the screen to fit my PPT. 
•  Started recording the presentation by clicking on the Record button. 
•  It was displayed on the count down l, 2 and 3 then I started recording the voice narration. o Press 10 to stop 'the recording. 
•  Clicked on Save and edit to save the recorded video. o Clicked on "produce and share" option. 
•  When the recorded video was ready, I clicked on "Next Button" o Then gave file name as "Video tutorial" and saved the video file to desktop. 
•  After the rending project has completed to 100%, I clicked on finish button. 

Importance of video tutorial for students

a. Provides Variety

-Video tutorials offer a multidimensional experience that combine charts, slides, photos, graphics, narration, screenshots, on-screen captions, music and live video. This allows students with different learning abilities to retain information in a method more suited them.

b. Allows for Repetition

-The ability to pause, rewind, stop and play a recorded video tutorial helps students replay important points that they need to remember, which is essential for memory retention to prepare for exams.

c. Independent learning - accessible anywhere, any time

-It doesn't matter where you are; if you have Wi-Fi, you can get online and find tutorials. You have the ability to teach yourself to do something anytime and anywhere you go.