Livestreaming for Teachers
In the evolving landscape of education, teachers increasingly find themselves navigating the realm of virtual instruction. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S, many schools and educators faced challenges in accessing tools to support virtual instruction. To bridge this gap, this micro-learning resource was crafted to empower teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to leverage YouTube's easy to use mobile livestreaming features for dynamic and interactive virtual instruction/
Audience: K-12 teachers in public school systems looking to quickly deliver virtual instruction to students due to distance learning restrictions
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Responsibilities: Program Manager, Content Development, Instructional Design
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Tools: Google Suite, Articulate Rise 360, Adobe Photoshop
Problem and Solution
The challenge lay in providing teachers with access to tools and information that would allow them to quickly leverage YouTube livestreaming features as a means of delivering virtual learning. Our solution was a brief and targeted micro-learning resource that quickly provided instructors with the technical knowledge needed to go live on YouTube. This bite-sized tutorial provided a foundation for livestreaming using a mobile device, guiding teachers through the process of setting up live stream, going live, and ending their streams.
Process
In crafting the micro-learning resource aimed at empowering teachers in utilizing YouTube livestreaming tools for virtual instruction, I embraced the structured approach of the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) instructional design framework. The process commenced with a comprehensive analysis, allowing me to identify specific challenges faced by teachers and structure the resource accordingly.
During the design phase, I worked with professional learning staff, administration, and educators to carefully lay out a logical progression of topics, ensuring that the micro-learning experience would be both engaging and comprehensive. The subsequent development phase involved scripting the micro-learning video with clear and concise content, visualizing the flow through detailed storyboards, and executing design and editing with a focus on ease of access and content quality. Interactive elements, such as product demos, were thoughtfully integrated to foster engagement and reinforce essential concepts.
Features
1. Bite-sized Learning: Short, focused video with for quick and convenient learning.
2. Practical Demonstrations: Step-by-step tutorials demonstrating the setup and use of YouTube livestreaming tools via a mobile device.
Results and Takeaways
The micro-learning content garnered positive feedback from educators who reported increased confidence in using YouTube livestreaming tools. Teachers found the content to be accessible, practical, and immediately applicable to their virtual instruction. The project highlighted the effectiveness of micro-learning in addressing specific challenges faced by educators in the digital learning environment.