Audiovisual Tools for the Digital Teacher
[LTP-NT2]
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course has been designed for educators who want to use audiovisual tools — including video production, sound design, and digital imagery — to enhance student engagement and foster collaboration. By introducing participants to the pedagogical power of audiovisual tools, this course seeks to close the gap between traditional teaching and digital-age learning. The programme structure will cover different areas of audiovisual tools, audio production, digital video production, and digital image management — all focused on supporting teachers and educators in classroom practice. By the end of the course, teachers will feel confident using a variety of online resources and audiovisual tools, including video and photography technologies, to create interactive teaching aids and educational projects for their pupils.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Wide range of educational professionals across primary, middle and secondary schools, higher education, training centers, adult education schools and NGOs.
REQUIREMENTS:
– Please note that the course may have participants from various school levels and English proficiency, typically between B1-C2.
– Equipment Required: Laptop.
REFFERED FREE TOOLS:
– Video Edition: CapCut, Canva, ShotCut, etc.
– Video Content: Pixabay, Pexels, etc.
– Image Edition: Canva, Unsplash, Pexels, etc.
– Audio: AudioHub, LESFMS, etc.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
– Look for audiovisual materials on educational platforms
– Use, modify, and produce their own audiovisual materials in order to enrich and motivate their students’ learning
– Use the best tools and free software for organizing and creating films, images, and sounds during the course
– Find secure internet resources, upload and share files, manage timelines, audiovisual content, and add subtitles to video
– Apply fundamental videography techniques
– Edit images and films
– Arrange sounds and words in visual resources
– Upload and distribute video content
– Use audiovisual resources to further your studies
– Exploit useful resources/tasks for the classroom by promoting research activities, using this technology
– Improve ICT skills
– Facilitate experience and cultural exchanges between European participants and Portuguese teaching personnel, which results in a fruitful international experience
– Enhance communicative competencies in English and social skills
– Promote intercultural awareness
– Identify and share good practices that can be implemented at a local level
SAMPLE PROGRAMME:
1) Monday
– Building the basis. Audiovisual language, Format, image composition
– Image Editors
– Infographics and visual elements
2) Tuesday
– Introduction to Videos: formats, filming techniques, frame rates and presentation tools
– Screen recording and screencasting
– Video platforms: Youtube, channels, filters, playlists, regulations
– Streaming Lessons: tools, utility, formats
– Free instructional videos platforms
3) Wednesday
– Using your phone as a camera for making videos
– Set, lights and sound
– Recording yourself
– Video editing tools – software from YouTube, adding sounds from YouTube libraries
4) Thursday
– Sound effects
– Video cutting/clipping
– Edit a colleague’s video presentation as a practical assignment
– Post-production
– Adding subtitles
– Publishing/uploading
5) Friday
– Presentation of participants’ learning portfolios
– Course roundup and review
– Learning outcomes’ validation
– Certification Ceremony
*** The daily schedule/ program describes likely activities but may differ based on the trainer’s discretion and objectives.
*** Classes are scheduled for either the morning or afternoon, based on the provider’s preference.
INCLUDED IN THE COURSE PRICE:
– Course (as above)
– Welcome Kit
– Social and Cultural Heritage Activities – to foster cultural knowledge; EXAMPLES: Hop On and Hop Off Tour Bus, 6 Bridges River Cruise, Visit to the Port Wine Cellars, Wine Tasting Experience
– Daily Coffee Break – to enjoy a morning break between peers and trainer
– Logistic, Organizational and Administrative Support – from headquarters and school team
– Certification Ceremony – course validation, networking and farewell.
OPTIONAL (with additional fees):
1) Possibility to book a 6-day course (fee: 580 EUR for 6-day course). Additional day – Sunday before the course start. The evening meeting (starting at 18:30), witch includes:
– Welcome Session: dinner, icebreaking
– Meet and greet, networking – participants and staff
– Week briefing and planning
2) Additional social activities – information provided during the course.
