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==Create Videos using the YouTube MyWebcam Tool==
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==Discontinued: Create Videos using the YouTube MyWebcam Tool==
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YouTube’s MyWebcam is a free tool you can use to record short videos using a webcam. Instructors could use the tool to record videos and add them to Sakai courses. Videos could be used to introduce yourself to students in your classes or introduce weekly lessons or assignments.  
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You can still [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/57407 upload videos to YouTube]
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But as of January 16, 2016 Google has discontinued the [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/57409?hl=en YouTube MyWebcam tool]
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YouTube’s MyWebcam was a free tool you could use to record short videos using a webcam. Instructors could use the tool to record videos and add them to Sakai courses. Videos could be used to introduce yourself to students in your classes or introduce weekly lessons or assignments.  
  
 
===How do Instructors use Videos with their Students?===
 
===How do Instructors use Videos with their Students?===
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* How do I Create a Video with YouTube MyWebcam?
 
 
* Highlight important or commonly misunderstood aspects of an assignment
 
* Highlight important or commonly misunderstood aspects of an assignment
 
* Answer frequently asked questions
 
* Answer frequently asked questions
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* Give group or whole class feedback
 
 
* Introduce a lesson, to emphasize what students should focus on
 
* Introduce a lesson, to emphasize what students should focus on
 
* Introduce themselves to an [http://campustechnology.com/articles/2014/06/11/how-to-make-the-most-of-a-video-introduction-for-an-online-course.aspx online class]
 
* Introduce themselves to an [http://campustechnology.com/articles/2014/06/11/how-to-make-the-most-of-a-video-introduction-for-an-online-course.aspx online class]
 
* [http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/could-video-feedback-replace-the-red-pen/55587?cid=wc&utm_source=wc&utm_medium=en Could Video Feedback Replace the Red Pen?]
 
* [http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/could-video-feedback-replace-the-red-pen/55587?cid=wc&utm_source=wc&utm_medium=en Could Video Feedback Replace the Red Pen?]
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===What will my students need to view my video?===
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Your students will need...
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* Adobe Flash player
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* Computer speakers or headset
  
 
===What do I need to record a video?===
 
===What do I need to record a video?===
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* Gmail account
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* Gmail account ([https://support.google.com/youtube/?hl=en#topic=3024169 Here's Gmail/YouTube account info])
 
* Webcam (some notepads have built in webcams)
 
* Webcam (some notepads have built in webcams)
 
** Need suggestions? Check out [[Media:Video_Recording_Headset_and_Webcam_specs.pdf|How to Choose a Video Recording Headset or Webcam]]
 
** Need suggestions? Check out [[Media:Video_Recording_Headset_and_Webcam_specs.pdf|How to Choose a Video Recording Headset or Webcam]]
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'''Tip:''' Before recording your video it’s a good idea to write a script. Save the script as a [http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001359.htm text file]. You can use your script to add captions to your video.
 
'''Tip:''' Before recording your video it’s a good idea to write a script. Save the script as a [http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001359.htm text file]. You can use your script to add captions to your video.
  
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===Record and upload a video===
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===Is there a Handout?===
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# Go to '''[http://www.youtube.com/my_webcam http://www.youtube.com/my_webcam]'''
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'''This Handout walks you through creating a video, uploading your transcript and generating closed captions, and displaying your video in Sakai.'''
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# Log in with a Gmail account ([https://support.google.com/youtube/?hl=en#topic=3024169 Here's Gmail/YouTube account info])
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* [[Media:How_to_Create_Videos_with_YouTube_MyWebcamV2.pdf|How do I Create a Video with YouTube MyWebcam Handout]]
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# Have your script ready. When you want to record your video, click '''Start recording''' to record your video.
 
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# If asked, on the ''Adobe Flash Player settings'' screen select '''Allow''' and click '''Close'''. ''Tip:'' The webcam starts recording as soon as you click ''Allow''.
 
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# When done, click '''Stop recording''' to stop the video.
 
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# Click the play button, like you would to watch any video.
 
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# Made mistakes? You can click ''Start over'' to record your video again.
 
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# When you are finished recording your video, click '''Continue''' to upload the video to YouTube.
 
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# In the ''Video Manager'', enter info about the video in the ''Basic info'' area:
 
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## Enter a title for your video
 
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## Enter a description for your video
 
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## If any tags are listed, delete them (or you can add your own tags, if you are creating a public video, to make it easier to find your video)
 
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## Click on the '''drop down list''' to select the video privacy settings. The recommended setting is ''Unlisted''.
 
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### Public (anyone can search and find the video)
 
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### '''Unlisted''' (the video is not available via search, only people with the link can see the video)
 
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### Private (the video is only available to you)
 
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## Click '''Save''' changes
 
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# You've successfully created your video! Be sure to use your script to add captioning and a transcript.
 
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Note: Here is more info about [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/157177 video privacy settings] (YouTube)
 
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===Add captions to a video===
 
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# Right after creating your YouTube video, look at the YouTube Video Manager menu on the left side of the screen; click on '''Videos'''.
 
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#  Find the video you want to add captions to and click '''Edit'''. '''''Note''''': If you don’t see the Video Manager menu on the left side of the screen, click on the '''Settings''' button in the top right corner of the screen and choose '''Creator Studio'''.
 
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# At the top of the screen click on the'''Subtitles and CC''' tab.
 
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## Next click on the '''Select language''' drop-down box.
 
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## Then click '''English'''.
 
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## Finally, click on the '''Set Language''' button.
 
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# On the right, click on the '''Add new subtitles or CC''' drop-down list, then click on '''English'''.
 
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# Now select a method for adding your script, to generate the closed captioning (CC).
 
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## Click '''Upload a file''' to browse your computer for your script file. The file type is set to ''Transcript'' by default (''if a pop-up appears, ignore it'').
 
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### Click on the '''Browse''' button, ''select your file'', click '''Open'''
 
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### Click on the '''Upload''' button. You'll see your transcript displayed.
 
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### Click the '''Set timings''' button on the bottom. You'll now see a new button, "''English (Setting timings..)''"
 
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### Click on the new button, '''English (set timings..)'''. You may get a message ''"Subtitle timings are being set. Check back soon".''
 
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# Your transcript is now being synced with your video. This may take a few seconds or minutes. After the "''English(Setting timings...)"'' message changes to "''English''", your transcript has been successfully synced.
 
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# After you see the'' English'' button without (setting timings...), your transcript is synced with the video. (''You may have to click on the Subtitles and CC tab again, to refresh your view)''. Click '''Publish'''. You'll see a confirmation message "Subtitles Published".
 
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# ''Click the play button'' to watch the video with captions.
 
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# Now you need to get your video's web address.
 
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## Click on the '''Info and Settings''' tab.
 
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## On the right side of the screen look for ''Video Information''. The Video URL is the link to your video that you’ll add to your Sakai course. '''Copy this link.'''
 
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## ''TIP'': If you'd like to change the picture displayed on your video, click on '''one of the three miniature photos'''. Then click '''Save changes'''.
 
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# You're ready to display and/or link to your YouTube video in Sakai!
 
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===Add a video to a Sakai course in Lessons===
 
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[http://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/images/7/74/Lessons.pdf Instructions for using the Sakai Lessons tool]
 
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First, here are the instructions for displaying your video in Sakai.
 
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# Log in to Sakai and go to the course that you want to add your video to.
 
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# On the course menu click on '''Lessons'''; you can also click on a '''subpage''' link. Click on the '''Add Multimedia''' button.
 
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## ''Paste the YouTube video link'' in the URL box.
 
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## Click '''Save'''.
 
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# The video will display.
 
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Now add a link to your video. It's a best practice to provide a way for your students to access your video, if the video display doesn't work.
 
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# In Lessons, click on the '''Add Text''' button.
 
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# Click in the '''Text Editor''' box.
 
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## ''Type some tex''t to let your students know what the link is, then ''paste your YouTube web address.''
 
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## Next, ''highlight your web address'', then click on the '''Link''' button on the tool bar.
 
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### '''Paste the link in the URL box'''.
 
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### Click '''Ok'''.
 
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## Click '''Save''' to create your link.
 
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# The video link will display. Click the link to open the video in another window or tab.
 
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'''Note:''' You can also add info about what students can do if they cannot hear the video’s sound:
 
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If you cannot hear the video’s sound, check your speaker settings, or turn on captions: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/100078?hl=en
 
  
 
===Advanced Tips===
 
===Advanced Tips===
 
* What are [http://ditchthattextbook.com/2015/01/22/10-ways-youtube-can-engage-your-classes-now/ 10 ways YouTube can engage your classes now?]
 
* What are [http://ditchthattextbook.com/2015/01/22/10-ways-youtube-can-engage-your-classes-now/ 10 ways YouTube can engage your classes now?]
 
* How do I [http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2015/01/5-things-every-teacher-should-be-able-to-do-on-YouTube.html edit a video, or add subtitles, annotations, and music to a video?]
 
* How do I [http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2015/01/5-things-every-teacher-should-be-able-to-do-on-YouTube.html edit a video, or add subtitles, annotations, and music to a video?]
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* How do I display my video in Sakai, if I don't use Lessons "Add Multimedia"?  [[Media:Display_your_video_in_Sakai_using_the_embed_code.pdf|Display your YouTube video in Sakai using the Embed Code]]
 
* How do I use the YouTube MyWebcam app? Check out this [http://ed.ted.com/on/IUe8OXwM video]
 
* How do I use the YouTube MyWebcam app? Check out this [http://ed.ted.com/on/IUe8OXwM video]
 
* How do I  [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/71673?hl=en upload a video longer than 15 minutes?]
 
* How do I  [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/71673?hl=en upload a video longer than 15 minutes?]
 
* How do I [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/57407?hl=en&ref_topic=2888648 upload a video using an Android or iOS device?]
 
* How do I [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/57407?hl=en&ref_topic=2888648 upload a video using an Android or iOS device?]
 
** Will my default settings [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2660027?hl=en&ref_topic=2888648  work with my Android/iOS device?] NO.
 
** Will my default settings [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2660027?hl=en&ref_topic=2888648  work with my Android/iOS device?] NO.

Latest revision as of 12:52, 27 January 2016

YouTube-logo.jpg

Discontinued: Create Videos using the YouTube MyWebcam Tool

You can still upload videos to YouTube

But as of January 16, 2016 Google has discontinued the YouTube MyWebcam tool

YouTube’s MyWebcam was a free tool you could use to record short videos using a webcam. Instructors could use the tool to record videos and add them to Sakai courses. Videos could be used to introduce yourself to students in your classes or introduce weekly lessons or assignments.

How do Instructors use Videos with their Students?

What will my students need to view my video?

Your students will need...

  • Adobe Flash player
  • Computer speakers or headset

What do I need to record a video?

Tip: Before recording your video it’s a good idea to write a script. Save the script as a text file. You can use your script to add captions to your video.

Is there a Handout?

This Handout walks you through creating a video, uploading your transcript and generating closed captions, and displaying your video in Sakai.

Advanced Tips

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