Though I've worked with SL for a number of years, never had a client that wanted/needed to use video. So now I'm considering doing some pro-bono work for a non-profit, and I can see that video clips would be effective possibly in simulating role playing in these times where we can't physically be together. What should I be careful of, particularly in the area of bandwidth? Other ideas for role-play simulations? Your best thoughts on this please? Any help/ideas appreciated!
As you've already surmised, bandwidth could be an issue.
If the intended audience doesn't have enough bandwidth, they'll be frustrated when taking the course and may not be able to complete it.
Just playing audio while showing still images of the role-playing characters would require less bandwidth.
In both of the above cases, you'll need to provide closed captions, which impacts the design.
Other things to consider:
How much time you have to offer (writing scripts, getting them approved, and video production are time intensive)
The cost and time needed for planning, shooting, and editing the videos
How often the content may change (it's a lot more work to reshoot a video than to edit text)
If you look through the eLearning Challenges, I'm sure you'll find some wonderful examples of role-playing videos and role-playing scenarios that only use still images and text.
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Hi, Carrie,
As you've already surmised, bandwidth could be an issue.
Other things to consider:
If you look through the eLearning Challenges, I'm sure you'll find some wonderful examples of role-playing videos and role-playing scenarios that only use still images and text.
Good luck!
Thanks so much, Judy! Stills with audio is an excellent option....one that I should have thought of!? I appreciate your thorough response.
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