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Video Note
Video Note is a feature that allows you to record a three minute video directly from any computer through your webcam. Please note, that Video Note uses Flash technology to capture and broadcast, so it is not fully accessible to students who are using many assistive devices.
We have compiled a chart of how Video Note could be used by instructors in their practice:
| Tool | Why? | Steps to Engage Video Note | Resource Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Content | You could use Video Note to record an introduction to the class, creating a personal touch to your course. | Content > Create a Topic in a Module > New > Create a File > Insert Stuff | |
| Dropbox | Give video instructions. | Dropbox > Instructions > Insert Stuff or Attach > Insert Stuff | |
| Dropbox | Give feedback. | Dropbox > Grade and Leave Feedback > Feedback > Insert Stuff | |
| Quizzes | Give instructions or information about the quiz. | Quizzes > Introduction > Insert Stuff | |
| Quizzes | Create a video question. | Quizzes > Question Library > New Question > Question Text > Insert Stuff | |
| Quizzes | Provide video feedback on the question as a whole. | Quizzes > Question Library > New Question > Feedback > Insert Stuff | |
| Quizzes | Provide video feedback on a specific answer option. | Quizzes > Question Library > New Question > Feedback on Question Answers > Insert Stuff | |
| Rubrics | Provide contextual information about the rubric as a whole. | Rubrics > Properties tab > Description > Insert Stuff | |
| Rubrics | Provide video feedback on levels of achievement, or a video description of the criteria level descripition. | Rubrics > Levels and Criteria tab > Edit Criterion > Description and Feedback > Insert Stuff | |
| Discussions | |||
| Calendar | Calendar > Create Event > Insert Stuff | ||
| Checklist | Provide video instructions about the checklist (eg. how it works, why you should track your own progress…) | Checklist > New Checklist > Instructions | |
| Checklist | Checklist item as a video. | Checklist > New Checklist > New Item | |
| Glossary | Video explanation of glossary entry. | Glossary > New Term > Definition > Insert Stuff | |
| Links | Video explanation of the context or content of the link. | Links > New Link > Description > Insert Stuff |
- How do I use Video Note?
Vendor documentation
Avenue Specific
Effective Pedagogical Practices
Nothing at this time.
For questions or concerns, Avenue support is available from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at (905) 525-9140 ext. 22911 or email support.avenue@cll.mcmaster.ca.
