For those teaching at a distance and using Canvas, here’s a quick guide to get started. A downloadable resource is available at the end of this post. Canvas Conferences is a quick and easy way to teach students remotely. In Canvas, Big Blue Button (the conferences app) will store recordings Read more…
Over the last few weeks, we have concentrated on making images, compositions, Automatic and some features in Program Mode (exposure compensation and white balance). Continuing along the theme of making images, this week, we look at Depth of Field, what it is and how to achieve it when making images. Read more…
In this tutorial, DigiKnow looks at USB Voice recorders and how to use them. Please have a look through the guide. There is a downloadable guide towards the end. Getting started Plug the USB Voice recorder in to a computer to charge it. When the pilot lamp turns blue, it’s Read more…
Yesterday, DigiKnow posted two blogs on Teaching at a Distance – MS Teams and Recording Lectures in PowerPoint. Teaching and meetings at a distance are made easier using MS Teams (via Office 365). Here’s a few tips to help teachers and staff using MS Teams. Be sensible Teachers – take Read more…
This method of lecture capture allows the recording of audio and slides together and then share this with students. It’s not a live broadcast and lectures can be used again. Before you begin Here you will be using PowerPoint to capture lecture content. To share the content, we’ll cover how Read more…
Last week, we looked at Image Composition and Automatic Mode. Digiknow continues the theme of making images by providing another two compositions and introducing you to two changeable features using the Program Mode. Let’s get started! Compositions Symmetry Symmetry is interesting and can be used horizontally, vertically and diagonally. Think Read more…
Last week, DigiKnow started a series on image making and covered frame orientation, rule of thirds, planning a photograph, image resolution and gave a number of helpful hints to help improve photo aesthetics. This week, we aim to provide another two compositions to add to your toolkit and take you Read more…
Last week, DigiKnow looked at visual content and best practice. This week, we continue with moving image. Moving image, can be defined as motion picture, video, news footage, out-takes, home movies, slideshows, screen tests, broadcast and/or multimedia. Why are moving images of such interest? They can be used to teach, Read more…
In this week’s DigiKnow blog, we look at visual content, accessibility and best practice. Visual content can be used in digital documents, slides, PDFs, etc., on the Internet or in social media posts. What is visual content? It’s anything that conveys information to your audience that isn’t in the form Read more…
In last weeks DigiKnow blog, we looked at design and best practice when using PowerPoint. We covered the 5/5/5 rule for text and the 3/3/3 rule for font, colour and layout options. This week, we will demonstrate how to add in different types of media content and ensure it is Read more…