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DRAFT

Standards for media creation exist because:

  • media is now an important part of our curriculum.
  • student expectations for media have risen.
  • new research has surfaced about how to facilitate learning with videos.
  • standards will help our faculty to create consistently high quality media.

Types of support available from Teaching and Learning Technology:

  • Consultation at the TLT support desk or by appointment. Consultation may include:
    • Pre-production planning
    • Technological training on how to record a narrated slideshow
    • Advice on equipment use and availability through the library
    • Recording tips
    • Training on basic video and audio editing
  • Reservations to use the TLT voiceover booth
  • Media production and project management through the TLT direct design process scheduled by the CAPS/SEM/GS Academic and Business Operations
  • Media production and project management by TLT for select projects scheduled by TLT, based on availability

Media Standards

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  • Presentation is free from references which will date the presentation (e.g., dates, seasons, current events).
  • Presentation is free from specific course name and/or number, module or week number.
  • Presentation title is content-based (e.g., avoid "Week 1" type language).
  • Presentation complies with the school's branding standards.

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titleSlides
  • Slide design and image usage reflects effective Multimedia Learning Theory.
  • Slides include consistent meet the formatting standards (e.g., font, size, white space).
  • When possible limit the amount of text on the slide to six words per bullet and six bullets per slide.
  • Make sure your narration and text on-screen match by revealing text as you discuss it.

  • Avoid using animated slide transitions between slides.
  • Reference this Multimedia Learning Theory article for more information on this topic.

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