Presentation for the Conferene "Online Educa 2015" in Berlin. The presentation contains information about the research project Open IT and the Best Practices from the sector of Learning Nuggets from the University Of Applied Sciences Weserbergland.

1. "Creating Learning Nuggets on the Fly"
OEB 2015 | Knut Linke
Hochschule Weserbergland
Wir bilden Zukunft.

2. Our session
• Introduction Learning Nuggets Open IT
• Learning Nuggets Basics
• Technology I: Microphone & WebCams
• Creating a small learning nugget
• Technology II: Studio and Production setup
• Learning Nuggets Production Details
• Technology III: Choosing the right Application
• Questions

3. The Open IT Research Project

4. Open IT Research Project
• Research project between the University of Applied
Sciences Weserbergland (HSW) and the Technical
University Darmstadt (2015-2018)
• Research focus is on the crediting of vocational
training for academic studies in the sector of IT
• Research result should be special part-time academic
offers (Bachelor/Master) for IT practitioner with a
background from the field of IHK training
(Fachinformatiker, IT Specialist , Operative
Professional)
• Study participants needs to be trained in advanced in
academic basics

5. E-Learning for Open IT
• For the new target group bridging courses are
required within the subjects of Mathematics,
Business/IT-Administration and Project Management
• The bridging focuses on beginner courses and should
be used in addition to match students and
requirements
• Student project (2015/2016) to review the existing
technology for the production of video content
• Reproduction of existing Learning Nuggets

6. Learning Nuggets

7. What is a Learning Nugget
• A Learning Nugget is a small learning unit
– Focus on a small aspect of a topic
– Also known as a micro learning content
– Explains an aspect in detail
– Maybe received as part of subscription learning
– Duration period should be between 3-7 minutes
• Learning Nuggets can be independent or
related to other Learning Nuggets (a course)

8. How we use Learning Nuggets
• The HSW uses a duration time of 7-15
minutes for their videos
– replacement of fixed topics with Learning Nuggets
(Flipped Classroom approach/Virtual flipped
classroom approach)
• Focus is not only on the transfer of
knowledge; we are focussing on a
confirmation approach of existing knowlegde
• Supported by E-Examinations

9. Technology I

10. T1: Microphone & Webcam
Assumptions/Learnings:
• Sound quality is important for the duration rate
– Students are listening to the video (and not mainly
watching them)
• A view on the lecturer increase the duration rate of
a Learning Nugget
– Interaction – I can see what is happening
– „Face2Face“ – I can see how is speaking
– This does not mean that the speaker has always to be in
the video

11. T1: Microphone & Webcam
Recommended Hardware:
• Standard WebCam or external WebCam
– i. E. from Logitech/Microsoft (PnP-Experts)
– 1080p Solution/25 Fps is recommended
– Maybe use an additional tripod to increase the distance
• Internal Microphone is not recommended
– Headset or additional table Microphone (remember the
ambient noise and the directivity you need)

12. Practical Part I
Creating a small learning nugget

13. Creating a Learning Nugget
• What do I want/need to transfer?
• What CI/CD do I have to follow/use (Template)?
• Do any legal restrictions apply?
– Which images do I use?
– Do I use internal information?
• How can the content be presented?
– Don’t be to offensive or improper
– Rethink your personal behavior
– But(!) remember your target group
• How many time do I have (Storytelling)?

14. WHAT IS A LEARNING NUGGET?
E-Learning Basics:

15. What is a Learning Nugget?
• A Learning Nugget is a small learning unit
– Focus on a small aspect of a topic
– Also known as a micro learning content
– Explains an aspect in detail
– Maybe received as part of subscription learning
– Duration period should be between 3-7 minutes
• Learning Nuggets can be independent or
related to other Learning Nuggets (a course)

16. Learning Nuggets can be used for:
• For Teachers and Lectures
– Replacement of PowerPointPresentations (Flipped
Classroom/Inverted Classroom)
– Repeating of basic or providing of additional
information
• For Employee Content Development
– Temporary Replacement/Internal Training
– Knowledge Sharing

17. Thank you for your attention

18. ... Time for Camtasia/Cutting ...

19. Can it be better?

20. Technology II

21. T2: Studio and Production Setup
• Let‘s setup an small studio...
This might include:
A GreenScreen
A dedicated Audio Connection
Camera (HDMI)
Additional Lightning (don‘t forget the
clothespin)

22. Practical Part II
Creating a better learning nugget

23. WHAT IS A LEARNING NUGGET?
E-Learning Basics:

24. What is a Learning Nugget?
• A Learning Nugget is a small learning unit
– Focus on a small aspect of a topic
– Also known as a micro learning content
– Explains an aspect in detail
– Maybe received as part of subscription learning
– Duration period should be between 3-7 minutes
• Learning Nuggets can be independent or
related to other Learning Nuggets (a course)

25. Learning Nuggets can be used for:
• For Teachers and Lectures
– Replacement of PowerPointPresentations (Flipped
Classroom/Inverted Classroom)
– Repeating of basic or providing of additional
information
• For Employee Content Development
– Temporary Replacement/Internal Training
– Knowledge Sharing

26. Thank you for your attention

27. PRODUCTION DETAILS
(HINTS, ISSUES AND CHANCES...)

28. Storytelling & Production
• Use a story or use case which helps you
recipients to identify them with your videos
(like an additional practical work)
• Keep it short and keep it simple
• Know the time you need and the time you can
use (a long video increase the dropout rate)
• Work rapid/standardized if possible
• Reproduce instead of „work around“

29. Keying & Spill
• Keying  Inverted Mask/Inverted Edge
• Spill  Right lightning/Color Setting
Source: https://www.youtube.com/user/HSWeserbergland/videos

30. Transitions & Design
• Use the right transitions for your Learning
Nugget (Black or White Screen)
• Work TV and target group oriented
• Setup a standard template together with the
marketing department and stakeholders /
producers to fulfil the Corporate Identity
• Select the right color intension if possible or
needed

31. Technology III

32. T3: The correct application
During our research project we reevaluated the
used application for the production of Learning
Nuggets. We tested:
• Solutions by Magix (Video Deluxe)
• Solutions by TechSmith (Studio)
• Solutions by Adobe (Premiere, After Effects)

33. Offers by Magix
Positive:
- Low Price
- Easy of use
Negative:
- Standard Keying (Basic version)
- Transitions might be hard to set
- Limited functionality

34. TechSmith Camtasia Studio
Positive:
- Comparable Low Price
- Easy of use
- Focus on Rapid Video Production
Negative:
- Issues with media formats
- Possible issues with long videos/movies
- Working with text is a fussy job

35. Adobe Premiere
Positive:
- Works perfectly with everykind of media
- Excellent for on-demand cutting
- Integration within the Adobe world
Negative:
- Price
- Usability/Operation
- Keying is not the same quality as After Effects

36. Adobe After Effects
Positive:
- Works perfectly with everykind of media
- Excellent support via additional plugins
- Integration within Adobe/Photoshop
Negative:
- Price
- Usability/Operation
- Hardware Requirements

37. • You might wanna look on the following
applications for animations:
– PowerPoint
– Prezi
– VideoScripe
Others
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38. Questions
Any Questions (E-Learning or Open IT)?
 Please ask!
Additional information:
- For more information about Open IT please visit:
www.offene-hochschule.org
- For more information about the HSW E-Learning
Center please visit: www.hsw-elc.de