Es 333 Producing Educational Videos Spring 2015

Creating impactful educational content starts long before a camera turns on. To truly teach a complex concept, you must first master the art of structuring information, writing clear scripts, and applying proven instructional design principles. This text-only course guides you through the foundational strategies of educational media design. You will transition from simply explaining a topic to crafting structured, engaging written blueprints for educational videos that enhance learner retention and communication clarity. What you'll learn: Understand foundational instructional design concepts and cognitive load theory for digital media; Structure complex technical topics into clear, logical educational outlines; Write engaging, conversational scripts tailored for diverse learning styles; Apply microlearning principles to design short, high-impact educational content; Plan visual cues and text-based storyboards to streamline the production process; Design content with modern accessibility and inclusion standards in mind. The course begins with core definitions of instructional communication before moving into practical scriptwriting frameworks, storyboarding techniques, and collaboration strategies. Through reading real-world examples and completing written planning exercises, you will build a solid foundation in educational media design. Designed for beginners, educators, technical writers, and content creators with no prior experience in video production or instructional design. Start planning your first educational script today and transform how you share knowledge.