Honam University Strives to Enhance Efficiency of Online Classes Amid Prolonged COVID-19 Pandemic

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Honam University (President Park Sangcheol) is focusing on improving the efficiency of online classes.

Due to the prolonged online classes caused by COVID-19, the university has consecutively prepared step-by-step workshops to enhance instructors' lecture skills and study methods to improve students' self-directed learning capabilities.

According to the Honam University Center for Teaching and Learning Development (Director Jang Yunkyung) on the 22nd, a special lecture titled "Video Editing and Creating My Own Intro Video" was held online for instructors.

During the approximately two-hour special lecture conducted via real-time streaming through YouTube "HonamdaeTV," Hwang Hyunwoo, CEO of EduMakers, gave a detailed explanation on video editing using Gom Mix, easy subtitle creation using Bru, and how to create a personalized intro video using YouTube.

CEO Hwang Hyunwoo said, "The focus was on enabling even those who have never handled video production before to create upgraded, high-quality videos through very simple methods," adding, "It will attract attention by appealing to students who are accustomed to flashy effects and entertaining subtitles in YouTube videos."

In addition, Honam University has held a total of four workshops so far to activate online lectures and improve satisfaction, starting with online lecture operation and quality improvement measures on the 12th of last month, lecture skill enhancement teaching methods on the 19th, YouTube live streaming and real-time video lecture operation on the 23rd, and a special lecture on "Prevention of Copyright Violations in Online Courses" on the 25th.

Moreover, for enrolled students, special lectures were held on the 8th about "Time Management Know-how and Goal Setting and Achievement Methods," and on the 14th regarding copyright to be aware of during online learning activities and assignments.

Jang Yunkyung, Director of the Honam University Center for Teaching and Learning Development, said, "As the COVID-19 situation is expected to prolong online classes, we will continuously prepare measures to help not only instructors but also students adapt to online lectures and improve class efficiency."

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