In module 1 I created a screencast using Screencastify to showcase my presentation I designed to teach those about physical activity in Canada. Please see the link below for a copy of my screencast!
While creating my screencast I remained mindful to apply the various Mayer’s principles examined in this module. The ones that I found intuitive were redundancy and signalling. I tried my best to incorporate redundancy by avoiding using large blocks of text in my presentation. I aimed to include only the keywords, phrases, and graphics on the screen to draw the listeners’ attention to the important concepts I would be describing. Rather than overwhelming them by having them focus on reading big blocks of text. As a student, I prefer to listen to the instructor lecture about the material being taught- rather than just reading off the slides. As I find, I will not pay as much attention during class and can miss key points. So I can appreciate keeping words on the screen to a minimum. Additionally, I think I did a good job by applying signalling to my presentation. I used arrows where I could connect key bits of information and graphics. Also, I tried my best to use transitions in my speech. I also find this principle helpful in class, as a cue let me know the teacher is finished with one topic and moving on to the next.
Things I found challenging while creating my presentation were applying the voice and coherency principles. I found it much more difficult than I anticipated to apply fluction in my tone of voice. I found some points I came across as monotone and dry. I have done many presentations in the past and very had this problem. I even tried recording the presentation a few times, however, this is one of my first times creating a screencast, so this is something I need to work on for the future. Moreover, I struggled with the coherency principle. In the past, I have made presentations with included lots of fancy images, transitions, and text. So, I found it challenging to keep it simple and stick to the basics.
When creating my screencast, I tried my best to keep the information simple and easily digestible- so it could be tailored to a large audience. I tried my best to include information for all Canadian populations and age ranges so, that anyone could view my presentation and take away some knowledge. This being said, I made sure the graphics I chose were inclusive and diverse. Additionally, my word choice on-screen was concise.
Overall, I had lots of fun making this screencast. I learned a lot and gained much more appreciation for how all the theory and effort it takes to teach an audience effectively. For future screencast presentations, I will be more mindful of my voice projection and try to apply Mayer’s principles I didn’t get a chance to try in the project.
A link to my screencast: https://app.screencastify.com/v3/watch/5AU2qOCENrPtvHqpXzLl
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