Video in your Online Course

When developing learning content for your online course, keep in mind its primary goal: successful transfer of knowledge and skills to your students.  Research suggests that using video to illustrate, demonstrate, and explain  can lead to increased retention of course content in online courses.  And with the technology and services available to GPS instructors, creating and sharing video has never been so easy.

These pages aims to provide end-to-end support for do-it-yourself (DIY) video production, including some information on professional video services here at GPS. We hope that all online instructors -- from seasoned content creators to those just getting started -- will come across an idea or tip that you can incorporate into your online course.

With the arrival of Canvas, users now have access to Canvas Studio, which is a robust media tool used for creating, sharing, and storing course videos.  Canvas Studio can even be used for video-based course activities such as video discussions and video quizzes.  Due to its strong integration with Canvas, it is recommended for Canvas users to use Canvas Studio for their media needs.