Thread by @karenraycosta

Real quick thread on the value of going scriptless in your instructional videos. This came up in the session I facilitated earlier today.

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First off, if you need to use a script. Use a script. What do I know? And, I invite you to reflect on that choice.

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Many instructors use a script to avoid making mistakes in their videos. Here's the thing: THE MISTAKES ARE THE BEST PART. The mistakes are where you show your humanity and heart. That's where you teach students how to make mistakes and keep going.
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This is a big shift for us in #highered. We love our #academicarmor (cc: @BreneBrown). The idea that mistakes make our videos BETTER takes time to process. But you know, start there. Just start being curious about that. Maybe try a scriptless video.
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The other day, I made a video for my students, and while it was far from perfect, I didn't make any noticeable mistakes. I almost recorded it again. That's how much I've come to value the power of making mistakes in my videos.
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Anyway, come join me in the Imperfect Humans Making Mistakes club.

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