Using Camtasia for the first time was nerve-wracking experiences especially at a time where we cannot meet our tutor face to face for any help or support. Nevertheless, with the help of video uploaded by our tutor I learned a lot about using the Camtasia App.
To make a video lesson using Camtasia App, firstly I downloaded the Camtasia software from vle which was uploaded by our tutor and installed it. After that, I made a PowerPoint presentation on the topic "Sound Travelling". The making of the presentation was challenging as I had to insert video and animation that could meaningfully complement my lesson and help children to understand better. Moreover, to do the recording in Camtasia an effective and well-organized presentation is essential as it is from the presentation that the learners are going to learn.
Presentation on sound traveling:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13HgeDwlitt7owWhrZyBeaNyPLLqk3xZv/edit#slide=id.p14
Once the presentation was made, I recorded the voice narration and video using Camtasia App. I learned that to record the presentation we can either use add-in option from the slide tab in the PowerPoint presentation or can use screen recording in Camtasia. From the two, I use the add-in option from the slide tab to record my voice narration and video.
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| Screen recording of Camtasia |
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| Add-Ins option in slide tab |
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| using Add-Ins option to record my presentation |
After recording the video, I used Camtasia App and did the necessary edition and manipulation. There I learned how to import images and videos, how to add text, background music, transition, how to delete the unwanted video to come up with video lessons.
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| multiple features of Camtasia |
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Editing video using Camtasia App
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Once the video was made, as per our tutor instructions I uploaded the video on Facebook. with the comment given by my friends I motivated.
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comments provided by my friends on my video tutorial
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After using a Camtasia App for my video lesson, I found that Camtasia was one of the most effective educational video tutorial apps for educators to impart the content and skills creatively and interestingly.
So as a teacher I will surely use this application to enhance my teaching and learning with my future students because it is going to help Me in delivering my lesson with ease. Not only that I can use my video lesson during my absence to teach the student with the help of other teachers. Moreover, video lesson is never going to bore our lesson as it has the right amount of text and images sometimes video as well as cater the individual difference in learning.
It was fun using Camtasia App to make the video tutorial and I felt happy as I could come up with my own video tutorial using Camtasia.
My video tutorial-sound traveling
wow This is a really good way of reflecting I must say. You have clearly explained every steps required to create video using Camtasia and I have no doubt that even novice could also make an excellent video after reading your reflection.
ReplyDeleteWhile going through your reflection on how to make camtasia and how it has helped you, I can say that you have reflected well and you have understood well about the process of making video on camtasia. In addition, I assure that the readers will enjoy and understand whatever you have written.
ReplyDeletei really like the photos that you have uploaded to support your learning experience on using camtasia to make video. i too agree that using camtasia was really great learning experience for us as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you the invitation la, i should say that's how our reflection should be. You have critically reflected on camtasia tutorial how its benefits and takeaway after you have put huge efforts in making video tutorial. I totally agree with your shared experiences and it was a great learning experiences for all of us in the semester.
ReplyDeleteIndeed using camtasia for the first time to make video lesson was nerve-wracking. This reflection contain a detailed information on how you made your video lesson. I agree with the point that video lesson is never going to bore our lesson if it has the right amount of text and images. and it can at times cater the individual difference in learning. Well written reflection.
ReplyDeleteI also understand well that it was quite hard while making video tutorial. i can see that you have a detailed information on how you made yours and its going to be very fun for students to learn by watching videos. good work
ReplyDeleteIn-depth reflection on what you had learned while making tutorial video on camtesia with relevant images. Ofcourse, making video on camtesia was hectic for all of us as we are not familiar to this app but, I found it's engaging and enriching app that we as a teacher should integrate in classroom teaching not only focusing on traditional way of teaching. As it provides a variety of features to evoke learners in learning and cater diverse needs of the students as you mentioned. Overall, you have clearly reflected with learning experiences and take aways message while coming up with camtesia tutorial video. Cheers!
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