Category: Tutorials

Turn Your Lectures into Videos with Canva

The Online Learning Center has been working on developing a comprehensive asynchronous masters program in Health Informatics and has made significant use of Canva to create eye-catching and informative weekly videos. Watch my tutorial for a step-by-step overview of how we do it:

 

The following topics are covered in the tutorial:

1. Opening Canva and getting into the presentation mode

2. How to upload images and audio files on Canva

3. How to use fonts and images in Canva

4. How to add effects and transitions on the slides

5. How to download your presentation as MP4

Here’s a link to the tutorial –

I hope you like it.

AI – The Next Big Thing for OLC

Artificial Intelligence is the new buzzword these days when it comes to the completion of any and every task.

AI has the capability to automate and optimize tasks across numerous sectors, leading to increased efficiency, reduced costs, and improved productivity. As AI algorithms and systems become more sophisticated, automation will likely become more prevalent, freeing up human resources for higher-value activities.

At the Online Learning Center, we are currently exploring various AI technologies and software in order to create high-quality and engaging videos and lectures. This prompted us to employ one of the AI systems known as ‘opus.pro.’

I wanted people to be engaged in my recent trip of hosting an hour-long podcast, so I decided to cut it down into little one-minute pieces. However, it was difficult to choose which part would be the most fascinating and valuable to the viewers. To my amazement, I came across an AI tool that allows you to upload the YouTube URL for the podcast and it will automatically provide you with the top 10 one-minute snippets. Let me demonstrate:

1. Upload the link in the box:

2. Once you’ve entered your URL, the program will provide you with 10 top one-minute possibilities, each with a score. – The score reflects how significant the subject matter was throughout the narrative – The higher the score, the greater the effect – Here, I chose a score of 99 to capture the most audience attention.

3. Once you’ve chosen your clip, you may alter the subtitles and pick different colors to highlight certain strong verbs in the video.

4. You can also edit the layout of the captions, font, and color of the text.       

Here is the final outcome

OLC Tutorial: Screencasting

Curious about recording your screen while you talk? In this tutorial, OLC staff member Drew shows how to Screencast while using OBS:

For making live recordings of your online syllabus and materials, OBS is a fantastic tool that can help both teachers and students alike!

With OBS, you can record yourself speaking and click as you show your slides/ syllabus on screen. You can then upload that footage straight into Classes.

Here I am creating “scenes” in OBS.
Here’s my recorded screencast.

Do you have any interest in screencasting? Reach out and let us know!

OLC Tutorial: Recording Annotation

Do you ever want to write, draw, or annotate text on screen during a live recording? The OLC has a Wacom One Pen Tablet that can allow you to record your drawings and annotations clearly for students to see. The image below is an example of recording in OBS while using the green screen, using the Wacom tablet to write in a painting app.

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Screenshot from annotation video

To record the Wacom, the OBS is set up as in the screenshot below. Make sure you have your green screen setup and your Chroma Key and Color correction Key already setup. Also, it is important to have the paint app open and displaying on the Wacom monitor before you record (or broadcast) it. Proceed to add in your Display Capture effect and select the Wacom Monitor. Once this is activated, layer your iMac Cam 2 and Monitor 2 accordingly, and you will have successfully setup to stream and annotate in OBS!

Setup
SS of OBS setup

The Wacom Tablet is a mini iPad-like device normally used for drawing/graphic design purposes on softwares such as Paint and Photoshop. Below is an example of a professor using the Wacom Tablet to write and show examples of math problems while streaming it to his students, making it easier and clear for them to see.

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Example of Wacom Tablet

Do you have any ideas for using the tablet? Reach out and let us know!

OLC Tutorial: Create Your Presentation with iMovie

For presentations that require basic editing, iMovie might be the right tool to use. With iMovie, you can make simple cuts and transitions, and add audio elements (a soundtrack!). Curious if this is right for you? In this 5-minute tutorial, OLC staff member Lara shows how to create a presentation video in a iMovie using a green screen.

For a more simple approach with only one “scene” (a slideshow presentation), see Lara’s tutorial on using Zoom.

OLC Tutorial: Record Your Presentations with OBS

For presentations that require several “scenes,” OBS is a great (and free!) solution. For example, with OBS, you can transition between yourself speaking, your slide presentation, and showing your desktop. Curious if this is right for you? In this 12-minute tutorial, OLC staff member Lara shows how to set up and use OBS make engaging presentations.

For a more simple approach with only one scene (you presenting your slides), see Lara’s tutorial on using Zoom.

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