Class videos need to work across different connections and screens. Slides with small labels, demonstrations and captions can require more clarity than a simple lecture. Follow your learning platform’s upload guidance and test with a learner-style account or device.
Prioritize the learning task
Keep the board, slide or screen content readable. Consider separate slide materials if the video frame cannot preserve small text at a practical size.
Support varied connections
Shorter chapters can be easier to load and revisit. If your platform supports adaptive streaming, use its recommended upload workflow rather than relying on one file size alone.
Make speech accessible
Include captions or a transcript, and confirm that speech is audible and synchronized. Do not assume learners can use audio.
A practical checklist
- Check the learning platform’s current media guidance.
- Split a long lesson into useful chapters if appropriate.
- Test slide readability and speech clarity on a phone.
- Add captions and a transcript where possible.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Shrinking slide text until it cannot be read.
- Using video as the only way to access important information.
- Uploading a lesson with unreviewed auto-captions.
Questions people ask
Should class recordings be compressed before upload?
Follow the platform guidance. It may transcode and stream the upload automatically.
What matters more: smaller file or readable slides?
The lesson must remain usable. Consider splitting content or providing slide downloads instead of making text illegible.