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An educational project creating instructional videos for web graphics & programming courses at Durham Tech Community College. Videos cover topics such as Photoshop, programming logic, Java, and Linux system administration.
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Durham Technical Community College Video Instructional Series CTS/CSC 289 Capstone Project
Project Purpose • Supplemental instruction for Durham Tech courses • Use instructional video to enhance learning and provide a multimedia experience • Distribution – content should be accessible and easy to use
Project Scope • Target learning outcomes for eleven courses • Each course will have 6-8 videos, with each video being 3-10 minutes in length • Each team member will be responsible for a single course
System Overview and Tools • Multiple platform access • Consistent format • Software • Screen capture software • Voice recording • Video editing
Project Constraints • Time constraints • Collaboration and Coordination • Solutions • Website forums and online communication • Online video storage • Organizational methods
Reference • Large, online video instructional series exist for public consumption • One notable (non-free) source is Lynda.com • http://www.lynda.com • Another is the free Khan Academy • http://www.khanacademy.org
WEB 111 Introduction to Web Graphics Created by Holly James
WEB-111 Videos • Video 1 – Introduction to Photoshop CS5 • Video 2 – Editing a Photo • Video 3 – Saving Files for Use on the Web • Video 4 – Working with Layers • Video 5 – Drawing and Painting with Colors • Video 6 – Restoring Documents • Video 7 – Repairing a Photo • Video 8 – Using Filters
WEB-111 Course Description “This course introduces the creation of web graphics, and addressing problems peculiar to WWW display using appropriate software. Topics include web graphics file types, optimization, RGB color, web typography, elementary special effects, transparency, animation, slicing, basic photo manipulation, and other related topics.” Durham Technical Community College
WEB-111 Learning Objectives: • How to edit a photo • How and when to use Selection Tools • To work with Layers • Draw and Paint with Colors • Enhance and Repair Photos • Apply Filters and patterns for special effects
WEB-111 Intro to Web Graphics With these objectives in mind, I created 8 videos that may assist students while taking this course.
This is a sample video from of this collection. It has been condensed for timing purposes. Video 5 Drawing and Painting with Colors
CIS 115Introduction to Programming Created by Angela Robinson
Introduction • CIS115 – Introduction to Programming Logic and Design • Foundation of Programming • Helping future programmers • Seven Videos • Reason for format of videos: • Tutoring students • Utilize everyday tasks
Introduction to Programming Logic and Design • Video 1: What is a Program? • Video 2: Designing a Program • Components of a program • Video 3: Basic Components • Video 4: Decision Statements • Video 5: Repetitive Statements • Video 6: Modules Part 1: Procedures and Functions • Video 7: Modules Part 2: Parameters and Arguments
CSC 151An Introduction to Java Programming Created by Chris Collins
CSC 151 Videos • Video 1 – Introduce Java • Video 2 – Variables, Expressions and Data Types • Video 3 – Control Statements and Program Flow • Video 4 – Methods and Objects • Video 5 – Arrays • Video 6 – Inheritance and Polymorphism
My Videos • Easy To Understand • Step By Step • Allows viewers to think for themselves
CSC 252Advanced Java Programming Created by Jordan Taylor
CSC 252 Videos • Video 1 - Strings and Formatting • Video 2 - GUI; Swing and AWT • Video 3 - Exception Handling • Video 4 - Files and Streams • Video 5 - Applets vs. Applications • Video 6 - Databases and JDBC • Video 7 - Threading • Video 8 - Networking and Sockets
The Videos • Simple and Understandable • Practical Lessons • Leads into more difficult material
NOS 120Introduction to Linux Created by Conner Meissner-Toups
NOS 120 Videos • Video 1 - Introduce the Linux terminal • Video 2 - Navigate the terminal • Video 3 - Manage files and directories • Video 4 - Streams and Pipes • Video 5 - Create aliases • Video 6 - Edit files with vim • Video 7 - Edit the .bashrc and persist aliases
Each video • Every command is clearly defined • Provides a visual example • Aids visual learners and CC for the impaired • Encourages viewers to follow along • Supplies tips and tricks
Intermission • Shows the user how to access the terminal • Briefly goes over the terminal prompt • Explains how to read my custom prompt
NOS 220Linux System Administration Created by Akin Akinli
NOS 220 Videos • Video 1 – Installation • Video 2 – Processes and management • Video 3 – Linux filesystems • Video 4 – Networking in Linux • Video 5 – Hardware management • Video 6 – Backup and Restoration
Screen captures • Alternate between live and screen • Keeps attention focused • Good for rote tasks • Provides comfort with system – dynamic • Not helpful for concepts
Animations • Alternate between live and animation • Still keeps attention focused • Good for abstract concepts • Somewhat static • Not as good for hands-on experience