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The 3 Effective Ways to Use Video in Your Online Courses

1. Be on camera

the hardest to do, but it will showcase you as an industry expert. Michael Hyatt does this well.

2. Screen Capture Videos

-This is easier to do than on camera videos, but is easier to do in many cases. You simply record your computer. This might be your PowerPoint slides, the software you are using or anything else that's on your computer screen.

3. The Interview Style Video

You can use Skype, Google Hangouts, Zoom, etc. This strategy is easier to do, but you will need to prepare properly. Don’t treat this is a shortcut. Put in the work to plan and ask the proper questions so the students can learn effectively

One of the most common reasons people struggle with their online course videos is that they don't know how to make them effective and engaging. With these 5 Strategies For Effective Online Courses Videos, Even If You Don’t Want To Be On Camera, you'll be able to take the pressure off yourself.

7 Tips to Create Better Online Course Videos

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1. Get on camera without feeling like you’re on camera

Most people get intimidated with getting on camera for their online course videos. While I don't think you have to be on camera for all your videos, I do think you should consider being on-camera in some of the e-course videos. Here are some ideas on how to create videos without feeling like you're on-camera.

• Conduct a demonstration (like a cooking show isn’t a lecture but a demonstration)
• Do an interview with another expert - interviews take the pressure off you!
• Have someone ask you questions and have it be more conversational…like an off-camera interview. Just make sure to keep it interesting and engaging
• Make a picture-in-picture video with your PPT slides (get funny b-roll of me being trapped in the PIP)

2. Have fun with it. Take the pressure off yourself by making jokes, singing songs, and just having fun. It’s ok if you mess up a bit, in fact, it will show you’re a real person!

While you may want to use a teleprompter, write out your main points and tape it near the camera. This will allow you to glance down at your main points without reading paragraphs of text. This will come across as more natural to your students who are watching the videos. You don't want to look like a robot who's just reading material.

3. Use the camera you have

What is the one camera that most people have in their pockets? You may consider starting out by using your iPhone (or any Android or smartphone). You can create some fun and effective videos for your online courses just with your iPhone. However, make sure you use a tripod to steady your shot. If you don't have a tripod, consider bracing your phone against some books. Any good video should have quality audio to listen to. Consider buying a cheap lav mic, or at the very least position the camera close to you so it can pick up your voice.

4. Start with simple and cheap editing software

Most of editing is finding the best takes and removing the bad ones, so you don't need expensive video editing software. Plus, editing video is easier than you think. In fact, you might already have iMovie or Windows maker installed on your computer. If you have ScreenFlow or Camtasia, then that will be able to handle most of your editing needs. If you want to upgrade consider Premiere Elements or Premiere Creative Cloud.

5. Don’t underestimate the expertise that you provide.

You don't have to be a world-famous expert to create an online course and video based training. Don't get distracted with people who know more than you do. You just have to be 1 step ahead of your students.   Use these strategies and you will be creating effective online course videos. And you won't feel self-conscious or intimidated. Just remember, let your expertise drive you to create quality videos for your online courses, eLearning modules and e-courses.

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  I often get asked if having video content in your online courses and eLearning projects is necessary. It absolutely is and here are just 5 reasons why you should use utilize the power of video in your training material.

1. People learn by seeing & hearing

Studies show (see stats below) that students learn more by seeing and hearing the educational content. This works in your advantage if you are creating videos...espcially if you are in the videos. Your students can see your emotions and intentions, which builds trust and helps the learning process be more engaging.

2. Video is versatile

There are many things you can do with video content. While it is the best way to teach, you can also take the audio out and make it available for your students to download and listen on the go. They may listen in the car, while working out or anywhere else of their choosing. Additionally, you can  make a transcription of the content for people to read. This helps people follow along during your presentation and it can even help your SEO (if the course is freely available online and not behind a paywall).

3. People would rather watch something rather than just read it

Studies show how video is better than text only (see stats below) and is more effective for helping people remember the content. You owe it to your students to have quality video content, so they can retain the information.

4. Video gives more perceived value

Let's face it, video is harder to create than writing copy, making images or recording audio. But it also has a more perceived value to it. Just see some of the benefits and value that having video in your courses, on your sales pages, and on your website can bring.

1. The amount of time online users spend watching online video has grown 38.5% in the past 2 years. – Nielsen
2. Websites with video content enjoy 88% more time spent on pages by visitors. – Buffer
3. Product videos increase the likelihood of purchases by 85%. – Buffer
4. Overall, employees are 75 percent more likely to watch a video than to read documents, emails or web articles — Forrester Research
5. Corporations save between 50% and 70% when they replace instructor-based training with eLearning — IOMA
6. Microsoft used video to cut classroom training costs by $303 per person, from $320 to just $17 — Microsoft
7. Microsoft calculates that over 3 years, its video portal for employee training and knowledge sharing resulted in total costs saved and avoided of about $13.9 million per year. The ROI for the period was estimated at 569% — Microsoft
8. Caterpillar found that e-learning yielded a cost reduction of between 40 and 78 percent, based on the size of the audience — Caterpillar
9. Presentations that include visuals like video along with text are 9 percent more effective than text alone when comprehension is tested right away — but are 83 percent more effective when the test is delayed, implying an improved ability to help learners remember the information better later — Rusted and Coltheart

5. It builds trust, especially if you’re on camera

Since your students can see you, they will get to know, like and trust you. This will help them engage with you and learn more effectively from you. The students can connect with you and tell when you're telling a joke versus a serious story. You owe it to your students to be on camera, even though most people don't like the idea of being on camera.

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If you want to create an online course that's effective, you must use quality video content. But, if you're like most people, you think making video is too complicated, costly or time-consuming. I just released a new video masterclass to help you create videos that truly teach, but don't take a long time to create. I'm conducting a short survey and as a thank you for taking the survey, I'm giving this video away for free. I'll also be sending out several other new video lessons in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!

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