Now that school’s out, I’m going to pick up where I left off (two months ago!) in my series on how I make screencasts. So far I’ve made three posts in this series. Let’s suppose I have a lecture or ...

Many aspects of college take some time to get used to. For many, it’s the first time away from home with a roommate. New students, especially freshmen, have to learn to budget their time now that ...

Advice on getting your institution’s ‘coursecasting’ program off to a good start Many college classrooms these days may as well have lighted signs over their doors that read “On Air” or “Recording in ...

Every student deserves an equal chance to learn, regardless of their abilities or challenges. Accessible lecture videos can make that possible. Simple adjustments, like clear audio or well-placed ...

The unfortunate truth is, for most undergraduates, the majority of their time spent “learning” at Princeton is occupied by lectures. Last spring, I argued that professors should stop lecturing us; in ...

Hi, my name is Kim Epting, and I am a FWL (Faculty Who Lectures ™). In this essay, I’ll explore what I’ve learned about making lectures as effective as possible. But first, I want to say I’ve found ...

Discussions of pedagogy, instructional design, technology integration and assessment are no longer confined to K-12 teachers. College instructors, in increasing numbers, have begun to think seriously ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook As students at a huge public university, it’s easy to go through all four years at the University ...

Effective learning takes much less time if you “study smart.” To “study smart,” you need to approach learning in a deliberate way. To study smart, think about the strategies and tactics you need to be ...