AI video creation is getting faster and easier, but how good is it really? To test it out, I used ChatGPT and Descript to generate the same video in four different art styles—all within minutes. The results? Pretty cool, but…
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Comparing Microphones for Zoom Video Calls
A short video demonstrating the different quality of sound you get from various microphones used for Zooming. Mics tested (with Amazon links as available) Macbook Pro Mic Apple iPhone 11 Logitech C920x webcam Airpods 3rd gen Logitech H390 Generic headset…
New Dissertation Research: Distance Education Administrators Starting Online Programs in Higher Education: A Case Study of the Tasks, Processes, and Challenges of Change to E-Learning
If you think the title is long, you should read the entire dissertation! Seriously, I’m proud to release my dissertation and original research to the world in this format. I use the umbrella term “administrator” to include faculty and staff…
How to be a V.O.C.A.L. Online Teacher – Savery’s characteristics of successful online instructors – VOCAL
Online teaching is teaching, but your role is less of the “sage on the stage” and more the “guide on the side.” Your main job in the online course is not to deliver content but to facilitate learning and engagement.…
Engaging More in Online Classes – The Students Need and Want It!
We all know engagement in our online classes is important as instructors. But how can we engage more ? And how do we know if we need to? Engaging Online with “Small Teaching” actions I love the ideas of “Small…