The purpose of this site is to provide a library of self-introduction videos for students to view their instructors. Students may choose to view these videos before they sign up for a course or they may choose to view them once enrolled in the course.
Self introductions are one of the first things students see when they begin a course and help to set the stage for what students can expect to experience throughout the term. Impactful self introductions have the potential to:
For more information, view Sarah Linden’s blog posting “Introduction Video: Why Your Online Course Needs One”
This article mentions a study on the positive correlation self-introduction videos has on course evaluations a "How to Make the Most of a Video Introduction for an Online Course"
Self introductions are one of the first things students see when they begin a course and help to set the stage for what students can expect to experience throughout the term. Impactful self introductions have the potential to:
- humanize an instructor's presence in a virtual environment.
- excite students about what they’ll experience in the course.
- dispel fears or uncertainty among students.
- quickly establish rapport and open a connection.
For more information, view Sarah Linden’s blog posting “Introduction Video: Why Your Online Course Needs One”
This article mentions a study on the positive correlation self-introduction videos has on course evaluations a "How to Make the Most of a Video Introduction for an Online Course"
