August 24, 2022
Presenting and Teaching Online by Ivan Wanis Ruiz on SkillShare
Part on engaging people is holding them accountable for participating (communicate with them after the lesson)
Remind them that you’re expecting participation
Vary how and what you’re speaking about, how your sharing info (charts/videos)
Allow people to interact freely prior to starting to loosen them up and work out technical issues
Make talking slides
People can’t really read and listen at the same time. Minimize text on a slide (even if it means you have more slides) and give them time to read
The slides should emotionally and intellectually lead the learner
Aim for 70% you, 30% slides
Use icebreakers to get engagement and reengagement
How to Create an Online Course and be an Engaging Teacher by Jellis Vaes on SkillShare
Reasons for creating an online course: passive income generator, master a subject, build a community/following
Genuinely care about your students and what they’re supposed to get from you
Remember classes you’ve liked. Why did you like them? What did you not like? What are you bringing?
6 Creative Styles:
Talking Heads – we like faces! Give yourself some space, and focus on the camera
Slideshows — use varied text and images
Demonstration – think cooking video
Screencast – use a good mic, video if you can, and rehearse
Video footage – shot separately and inserted (as b-roll often), can provide creditability
Animation – can be effective, but expensive
Combine styles! Provides variety, each offers something different
Script it. It takes time, but reduces time later
Consider using a teleprompter if doing talking heads
If not scripted, keep an outline nearby
Be specific, not verbose. Color code when possible. Be conversational
Common mistakes:
Poor quality audio. This tops everything else
Be engaging. Consider tone, volume, word choice
Keep it simple. If it feels complicated, the learner won’t be able to understand it
An outside background can be distracting (movement of people, plants, etc.). Be mindful
Fake backgrounds, use a green screen
Be mindful of lighting
Remember 3 point lighting – Key, fill, back
When using natural light, avoid bright, direct light
Consider the SEO of your course description and listings
Create other content that promotes your courses
Visual Communication and Data Visualization by Bianca Carague on SkillShare
Step 1: Outline your goals
What’s the primary question? Supporting Questions? Key elements (headers, facts, etc.)
Step 2: Collect data
Verify that is answers your question
Step 3: Visualize the data
Convey a single point per element
Charts versus single data points versus illustrations
Step 4: Layout the visual elements
Consider sequence, white space, etc.
Step 5: Consider visual style
Colors, textures, elements, etc.