Course Introduction Videos

Course intro videos are an excellent, efficient way to welcome students to your online class, answer their initial questions, and show them the first steps they can take to have a successful semester. For instructors going through the FSU Online Quality Initiative, course intro videos can also help you meet Quality Matters rubric standards. With very little work from you, ODL staff will write your script and create an accompanying slideshow. Our media team will then film, edit, and caption a professional video you can use in your course for years to come.

Course Intro Video

Watch this example of the type of course intro video that we can help you create. Complete the questionnaire below to help us get you started!

Complete Questionnaire

Course Intro Video Questionnaire

The first step to creating your course intro video is to fill out the following questionnaire. Please answer each question to the best of your ability. After submitting the questionnaire, an ODL staff member will be in touch with you.

Please note that ODL only produces course intro videos for distance learning instructors.

Before filling out the form below, please email Sophia Shealy to confirm scheduling availability.

Course Information

Course Number

Course Title

Is this course fully or mostly developed?

Yes

We're sorry, but at this time we're only able to create course intro videos for courses that are fully or mostly developed.

Canvas Course Site URL

Course Revision Status

We may use the link you provided above to show screens from your course that demonstrate its structure/organization, where to get started, and/or where students can find materials. If your course will change significantly after we produce the course intro video, use the space below to list pages, modules, or navigation subject to change and best not included in the video.

Prerequisite Courses

Instructor Name and Title

Instructor Email Address

Instructor Phone Number

Does your course utilize teaching assistants?

Yes

TA Email Address

TA Phone Number

Location of Syllabus

Core Expectations

Q-2: What would you like to share with your students about your life and personal interests? Your hometown, pets, favorite sports teams, and hobbies/pastimes are a good way to answer this question. QMS 1.8*

Q-3: What is the overall objective of this course? What are the individual course learning objectives? QMS 2.3*

Q-4: Where can students find the learning objectives in this course? What relationship do the learning objectives have with the learning activities? QMS 2.3 & 2.4*

Q-5: How would you describe this course (ie, what is its purpose and how is it structured)? Be specific (eg, "This course is organized into eight units, each covering ...”). How do you plan on teaching the course (eg, synchronously, asynchronously, or a hybrid of both)? QMS 1.2*

Q-6: What are the prerequisites for this course, if applicable? What competencies are required before a student takes this course? QMS 1.7*

Q-7: How will students participate in the course (ie, does it require face-to-face or synchronous participation)?

Q-8: Describe opportunities in the course for students to apply learned material in individual or group projects. QMS 5.4*

Q-9: If textbooks are required, provide the citation(s). What other instructional materials or resources are required for students to succeed in the course? QMS 4.5*

Q-10: What repetitive weekly tasks are expected or required (eg, assigned readings, posting to discussion boards, video reports, etc.)? What study/participation habits would prepare students to do well in the course?

Q-11: How many hours per week can students expect to spend to be successful in this course, and how might a student earn an A?

Q-12: How often are assessments held? What can you reveal about midterm/final exams and assessments? Will exams be proctored?

Q-13: Describe the level of technical support that the program/department/school/college provides for online students. QMS 7.1*

Q-14: What can students complete immediately following this course introduction that will help them get started in this course? QMS 1.1*

Q-15: How can students introduce themselves to you and their classmates? What are good ways for students to get to know their classmates in this course? What are the requirements for student interaction within the course? QMS 1.9*

Additional Notes

Use the space below to include any additional information you'd like us to know or include in the course intro video.

Slides will be used during your course intro video. If you’d like certain images to be included on the slides (eg, pet photos, images of your textbook, etc.) please upload them here. Make sure to provide high-resolution images.

Upload requirements

Unlimited number of files can be uploaded to this field.
256 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, bmp, eps, tif, pict, psd, txt, rtf, html, odf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, xml, avi, mov, mp3, ogg, wav, bz2, dmg, gz, jar, rar, sit, svg, tar, zip.

NOTE: Please ensure that all photos you submit have the proper copyright and licensing permissions.

Course Intro Video Questionnaire

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