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Learning resources
What is a learning resource? And what does it really mean to create learning resources? Learning resources are a different way of communicating learning material other than traditional lectures. This could be, for example, video, podcast or online courses. In this text, we'll go over tips and tricks for producing learning resources.
Type of learning resources
Here is an overview of some types of learning resources.
A podcast is a digital audio file that can be downloaded from the internet and listened to on a smartphone or tablet whenever you want. Podcasts can cover everything from news and culture to sports and science, and there is a wide variety of podcasts available online. A podcast can easily be turned into a learning resource in the form of, for example, an academic chat between students, professionals or academic staff.
A video lecture is a streamed and possibly recorded video of a lecture. It can be part of a course or an independent unit. Recipients can watch the lecture whenever and wherever they want.
Example of a video lecture:
An educational video is a short video that explains a professional phenomenon. It can stand alone or in a series of other educational videos. A learning video can be footage from the field, an animated video explaining a theory or a short recording where a person explains something.
Example of an educational video:
Animation
An animation is a type of educational video that is created using computer graphics, drawing, stop-motion and other techniques to create life and movement. The animation video can be a good choice for making videos of abstract theories and phenomena that are difficult to film.
Example of an animation video:
An online course is an online unit that can be viewed on a computer, tablet or mobile. It allows you to learn at your own pace and students can complete the course whenever and wherever they want. An online course will often include several smaller learning resources and texts that are put together in a package.
NTNU has access to several tools that can help you create interactivity in your learning resources. Use H5P to create interactive books and exercises, Mentimeter to create reflection and dialogue with recipients, create game-based quizzes with Kahoot and collaborative interaction with Miro and Taskcards.
Example for an interactive book:
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A webinar is a presentation, discussion, demonstration or workshop broadcast live over the Internet, where the audience participates through chat and/or video. They can be used for academic discussions where you have the opportunity to get input from the public.
With the help of special glasses and headphones, you can take students (participants) on a partially or completely virtual academic journey. XR (extended reality) is a collective term for technologies that create a mix of the real world and a virtual world. AR (augmented reality) adds virtual elements to the real world, while VR (virtual reality) provides a fully virtual experience.
Production assistance
The Unit for Learning and Technology provides support for the development of all the different formats of learning resources mentioned here. Together with pedagogues and producers, you will get help to assess which formats are most appropriate for your teaching program.
We can also support and advise you who want to use:
- Automated video recording in the classroom
- webinar booths
- Self-service video studio
- Studio Akrinn
The support you can get depends on the scope of learning resources you want to create and our capacity. We provide support in the form of help for self-help and counseling and production assistance. Contact NTNU Help for production inquiries or for a nice chat.