Using Video in D2L Assignments
Videos used with D2L Assignments should provide information that is pertinent to that assignment such as further explaining the assignment requirements, examples, demonstrations, etc.
- Provide an explanation of assignment expectations and grading details Increase student motivation
- Reach students with a variety of learning styles, especially visual learners
- Grab students attention and spark curiosity
- Increase instructor presence
- Introduction to a project/assignment
- Explanation of the assignment expectations and required criterion
- Provide an example(s) of the assignment
- Demonstration of assignment concepts
- Demonstration of the tools/programs/technologies students will use to complete the assignment
- “How to” videos (if applicable to the assignment)
- Virtual field trips (if applicable to the assignment)
- Instructions for student created videos
- Clarify a commonly misunderstand/over looked element of an assignment