Academic Technology
Video Conferencing & Recording

General tips

• Keep video lectures short, about 15 min maximum (larger lectures should ideally be split into smaller sections of 6-15 minutes)
• Use narrative and story telling if possible, providing real-world examples
• Minimize text in slides- use bullet points rather than complete sentences/paragraphs
• Utilize arrows, highlight or bold text to emphasize key moments
• Learning is improved when you use a mix of text & images
• Only include text & images that support the learning objectives of the lecture
• Address graphics/visuals as soon as they are introduced
• When getting started, use CSP slide templates rather than a blank presentation
• Offer complex graphics or other moments of lecture as handouts

Recording tips

• Use your real voice or voiceover professional - avoid obvious AI or robotic voices
• Provide an image or video of the faculty member to make lectures more engaging
• Keep the background simple
• Be prepared to speak to a camera with no audience and no non-verbal cues
• Extend the longevity of your recording- avoid references to specific classes, campus dates, events or the year
• External microphones greatly increase the quality of your audio (CSP Library has microphones to check out)
• The camera should be just below eye level - use books or computer stand under your laptop if necessary