Transcript Using to Camtasia to Improve Your Procedure Manual

USING TECHNOLOGY TO
ENHANCE EMPLOYEE TRAINING
Joseph M. Fenty
Washtenaw Community College
August 2009
TRAINING METHODS
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Types of training methods
Printed manuals
 On the job training
 Shadowing
 Sink or Swim
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Training challenges
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Retention of knowledge
Trainer competency
Infrequent tasks
Unofficial methods – This is how we really do it . . .
Learning styles
Boredom
EFFECTIVE TRAINING METHODS
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Multimedia
Learning style
 Stimulation
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Just in time training
 Employee driven training events
 Assessment
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CAMTASIA
Example: COMPASS/ESL Training Video
 Application description
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Multimedia tool that allows you to create interactive
video tutorials
 Facilitates recording, editing and producing highquality screen video on the Web, CD-ROM and
portable media players, including iPod.
 Easily record your screen, PowerPoint, multiple
audio tracks, and webcam video to create compelling
training videos, screencasts, and presentations.
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CAMTASIA STUDIO
In Camtasia Studio, you can:
 Import recordings, video, images, and audio files
into a Camtasia Studio project (.camproj).
 Arrange the sequence of clips on the Timeline.
 Edit the audio and video tracks.
 Add effects such as transitions, callouts, zoom-npan keyframes, and Flash quizzes.
 Produce the video into a shareable format.
DUSTY TRAILS
CAMTASIA
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Preproduction
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Training objectives
Diagram work flow
Cast/talent
Timeline
Checklist
Script
Quiz/Survey (flash only)
Distribution platform (web, server, etc.)
Buy-in
CAMTASIA
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Production
Images – screen shots, screen capture, title clips, call
outs, PowerPoint recording
 Videos – web cam, flash, smart focus, zoom-n-pan
 Audio – voice narration, music
 Edits – sequencing video, audio, and special effects
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CAMTASIA
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Post-production
Delivery platform
 Rendering
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Media player, Flash – Web
 IPOD, AVI & QuickTime
 web, cd, screencast.com, ftp (upload to server), zip (share
entire file)
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Roll out
 Staff review
 New staff training
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THE SHOOTING COWBOY METHOD
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Objective: the proctor will be knowledge and
enforce the COMPASS retest/test procedure.
DEMONSTATION – Pray for me . . .
3 WAYS TO RECORD POWERPOINT
From within PowerPoint
From within Camtasia
Studio
SETTING UP FOR RECORDING
Begins recording your PowerPoint Presentation.
Records Audio for the PowerPoint slides.
The Camtasia
Studio Recording
Toolbar within
PowerPoint
Records Camera with the PowerPoint Presentation.
Displays the Camera Preview during recording.
Click the Recording options icon to set up specific
options for recording, including:
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Records the mouse cursor
Video and Audio Format
Audio source
Camera Setup
Hotkeys for Record/Pause and Stop
Opens help topic for more information.
During Recording
1. Click record to launch the Slideshow.
2. Check the microphone input level. When
ready, select the Click to begin
recording button or use the hotkeys.
3. Control the PowerPoint presentation
normally during the recording.
4. Press Esc to stop recording.
AFTER RECORDING
1. At the end of the recording; choose
whether to Stop Recording
or Continue Recording.
If you choose to Continue Recording,
click the Stop Recording button
in the PowerPoint recording toolbar.
2. After you save the file, choose whether
to:
• Produce your recording.
or
• Edit your recording before
producing it.
CANCELLING A RECORDING
1. Press
2. When the Save Camtasia
Recording As… dialog box appears,
click Cancel.
3. When the dialog box appears
asking if you are sure you want
to delete the current video capture,
click Yes.
AUDIO RECORDING TIP
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Use a USB microphone
USB microphones use less computer resources and record
better audio than an analog microphone connected to your
computer’s audio card.
Practice using a microphone
Experiment with different volume levels and different
microphone placement. Six inches from the microphone is
usually good to record full tones, but not too close that
other noises interfere.
Record in a quiet location
Any microphone can pick up nearby noises. Most office
areas have a lot of background noise that you may or may
not notice. Take a second and listen. What do you hear?
Block the computer’s humming sound
Build a small box lined with foam to put your microphone
in as you record, use pillows or blankets to muffle the
noise, or cover your head with the blanket.
AUDIO RECORDING TIP
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Use a script
A script helps you produce the best audio by
allowing you to avoid mistakes or saying um or
uh. If you do not want a formal presentation, an
outline can help reduce some mistakes.
Project and enunciate
Speak as though you are addressing a small
audience in a large room.
Monitor the audio level as you record
The green to yellow range indicates normal.
Orange to red warns you are too close to the overmodulated input. Best audio quality occurs when
the Audio Input meter is in the green to very
light orange range.
Use the Audio Enhancements option
CAMTASIA
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Free Trial Version
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Final cost
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http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.asp
$299.00
Technical Support
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Free on-line tutorials
HAPPY TRAILS