1. MI Learning on iTunes U: Tips and Tools for Creating Video Resources Panel: Ryan MillerSteve Dickie John SowashJoel Milinsky MI Learning Project Manager: Judy Paxton

2. K12 on iTunes U Open iTunes > iTunes U tabiTunes U tab Use PowerSearch & explore!

3. MI Learning Landing Page Link to MI Learning on Tunes U and important information www.macul.org/milearning/

4. Curriculum Resources for Students Educational Leadership Professional Development Workforce & Career Development

5. What makes a quality video podcast learning resource? Use the Learning Resources Evaluation Matrix Evaluation Matrix in the Participation Information on the MI Learning landing page: www.macul.org/mi learning/ Craig VanHam Baldwin Street Middle School

6. Considerations Content: Plan carefully Identify the GLCEs, MI Curriculum concepts to teach in a series of enhanced/video podcasts. Determine the kind of visuals to help a variety of learners. Learn about Creative Commons copyright http://creativecommons.org/

7. Considerations Technical Aspects: Learn best practices in developing the structure, pacing, audio, software capabilities for: screencasting video slides with audio

8. Considerations File formats for iTunes: Audio- AAC, MP3 Video – MPEG 4 (m4a, mp4, m4v) PDF Apple recommends 640 x 480 window size

9. Audio Tips & Tricks Ryan Miller Calhoun ISD

10. Audio Tips & Tricks Record in a QUIET room (no phones, no humming, wd-40 for your chair, etc) Best Original Recording = Best Audio Noise Cancellation never as good as the real thing Test record & adjust Audio to find best fit Take care of audio mistakes during editing Appropriate for your audience

11. Audio Settings – Camtasia (v.6) Recorder Click Audio > Options - Select Device (Logitech Headset) - Source = Microphone - Input Level (usually 2 to 2.5) - Audio Format (PCM 48,000 kHz 16 bit, Stereo, 187 kb/sec) I

12. Audio Settings – Camtasia (v.6) Editing I Do Not Even out volume levels Removing Noise can help, but is usually best to leave noise in and reduce it from the room first I Do Not optimize my voice I Do remove Clipping and Clicks

13. Software & Equipment Camtasia Studio v.6, Snag It, or Jing http://www.techsmith.com/ Best Setup = Condenser Mic, Pop-filter http://bit.ly/remc_mics - REMC bid list http://bit.ly/remc_mics Cheap & Effective Alternative = Logitech Headset http://bit.ly/remc_headsets

14. Audio Improvement Resources Camtasia Studio Learning Center http://bit.ly/camtasia_record How To Improve Recording Performance http://bit.ly/recording_performance Tech Smith Forums – Tips & Tricks http://forums.techsmith.com/index.php Tech Smith Education Community http://bit.ly/ed_community Follow Camtasia Tips & Snag It Tips on Twitter http://twitter.com/CamtasiaTips http://twitter.com/SnagitTips http://twitter.com/CamtasiaTipshttp://twitter.com/SnagitTips Camtasia Studio 6 – The Definitive Guide by Daniel Clark http://bit.ly/Camtasia_definitiveguide

15. Video Tips & Tricks Steve Dickie Divine Child High School http://video.flosscience.com Access complete video information at:

16. Software Tips & Tools John Sowash Southfield Christian School

17. Seeking Contributors! Several ISDs/REMCs/RESAs are offering training on Camtasia with the TechSmith grant. Watch the MI Learning landing page for information & stipend application processMI Learning landing page

18. Questions Contact Judy Paxton: jpaxton@macul.org

19. MI Learning on iTunes U March 12, 2010