8.2.1 Week 1 Mastery Research Paper: Storytelling in Instructional Video
Learner Outcome:
Describe the effectiveness of storytelling in the Video as a learning objective. Identify the components of successful story elements.
Discuss the theoretical underpinning of using storytelling in the educational system
Develop techniques, visual and auditory, on how to use storytelling in your project
Lesson Checklist:
Write a research paper using APA-style formatting (in 1,200–1,500 words, not including the title page, abstract, conclusion, and references). See the Resources section in this assignment for guides to correct APA-style formatting.
What Storytellers Can Teach Instructional Designers, by Jessica Stillman
The Instructional Designer as Storyteller, by Dianne Rees
Interface Design for Learning, by Dorian Peters
Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology, by Robert A. Reiser and John V. Dempsey
Lesson 1 Mastery Research Paper Final Complete
How does storytelling aid in achieving the learning outcomes of an instructional video? How did the Video you selected do this?
What learning are theories useful in understanding the impact of storytelling on engagement?
What elements of the visual design of a video help with engagement? What about sound design?
How will storytelling be used in your instructional video project this month?
Professional feedback
· Problematic sentence structures
· Complicated theory development conventions
· Slow down my thought process
Upon review of the instructional feedback, my level of understanding on the subject reached a level 2 performance.
8.2.2. Weeks 1-2 Project: Create an Instructional Video, Part 1
This assignment is an introduction planning stages of the instructional video production.
Learner Outcome:
Understand how to apply the principles of pre-production to create a project storyboard for the instructional Video.
Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail in creating a storyboard considering the camera position and lighting.
Participate in a community of practice by sharing my concepts with peers on the storyboard.
Lesson Checklist:
Select a video topic and compose an instructional how-to video on the subject matter.
Stage the video shoot with camera angles and lighting for the project.
Write the complete script for the narration, with predetermined timings, and indicate the music and sound effects that you plan to use in the spaces provided in the storyboard template.
Save and upload your completed storyboard:
Review the following course materials as a reference to conceptualize the project.
Storyboards, from The Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design
Cinematic Composition for Video Productions, with Eduardo Angel
How to Set Up 3-Point Lighting for Film, Video, and Photography
Lesson feedback
Success rate completed at a level 4 comprehension.
· Connections made at expert levels
· Research utilization with a unique solution
· Advance research
· Expert level of communication and skills
8.2.3 Creating a Story
Compile a story narrative based on the video samples provided. The project task structure its designs that enable storytelling creativity with only a 2-minute time limit towards completion.
Learner Outcome:
Research material to be used in a module on conflict resolution
Design a video to illustrate the module's main points using existing footage
Produce a two to three-minute Video to show conflict resolution
Lesson feedback
Success rate completed at a level 2 comprehension.
· Theoretical application
· Connecting, Synthesizing, Transforming
· Solving Problems
8.4.1 Weeks 2-4 Project: Create an Instructional Video, Part 2
Creating a rough cut video edit for peer review and feedback. The project design simulates real-world practice into practical use.
Learner Outcome:
Produce footage for a useful and engaging instructional video
Demonstrate knowledge of camera angles and shot coverage
Assembly process for preliminary edits for critical review
Rough Cut
Review storyboard created and make necessary revisions.
Double-check lighting and composition
Shoot multiple takes for each frame.
Adding basic slide tiles to the beginning of the Video.
TASK 2: Peer Review
Review the works of peers and provide feedback while answering these questions.
A) Has the storyboard been accurately translated to the Video? Are there gaps that need to fill? Are there other clips in the Dropbox folder that could be used to make the instructional Video more effective?
B) Have the clips been organized in a logical sequence that makes the instructions clear and easy to follow? What could be improved? Are there better clips in the Dropbox folder?
C) Do the camera angles and shots give a good picture of what will show? If there is something unclear, suggest how it could be improved, including reevaluating clips from the Dropbox folder or creating additional video clips, if necessary.
D)What could additional improvements can you make?
TASK 3: Intermediate Cut Video
Read A Serious Amateur's Guide to Making Movies—Step 5: Fine-Tune and Complete, by Maria Lange
Referring to the feedback provided by my peers. Using the information to improve my video composition.
I am importing the rough cut video into Garage Band recording the video narrative.
Lesson feedback
Success rate completed at a level 3 comprehension.
Improved the pace of the narration
removed unnecessary material
added color theory to the purpose of the content
raised volume levels of speech
branded material content
themed an intro video to for inclusion later
attached picture in picture for clarity
on-screen text for guidance
used a border around the picture reference
8.4.3 Week 4 Discussion: Compression
I understand the interworkings of video compression and its impact on file size management.
Learner Outcome:
Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to the subject of video compression
Articulate how compression has an impact on video quality and file size
Participate in a community of practice by sharing concepts in writing
TASK 1: Initial Post
Read the following to learn about video compression.
Answer the following prompts. Include each question in bold before each of your responses. Your post for each response should be two to three paragraphs in length.
In creating instructional videos for online delivery, is the technical quality of the Video more critical than the file size, or is file size more important than the professional quality of the Video?
What factors must you consider when compressing a video to produce the best possible output?
o Video Compression Basics, by Tommy Penner
o 5 Ways to Compress Video, by wikiHow
o How Does Video Compression Work? by Chris Pirillo
o Video Compression Techniques, by Videocompression101
TASK 2: Response Post
Read the initial post by classmates and respond by answering the following questions.
Concerning the technical quality versus the file size of instructional videos for online delivery, was the evidence provided by your classmates convincing? Explain.
Do you agree with the support provided by your classmates? Why or why not?
What can you add to further the discussion based on your own experiences?
What resources can you add to this conversation to help further the understanding of video compression?
TASK 3: Reflection Post
Reflect—How did your attitude, logic and behaviors influence your performance or contribution? What worked? What didn’t?
Inquire—What concepts/techniques do you still need to learn about to gain mastery of the material? How do you know?
Suggest—What could you have done differently to improve your performance or contribution?
Elevate—How will you approach similar situations in the future? How does this experience inform your professional objectives?
Lesson feedback
Success rate completed at a level 4 comprehension.
· Complete understanding of concepts
· Demonstrate analytical sequences
· Innovative thinking
