As one of the instructors for MIE100 Dynamics, Assistant Professor Fatemeh Jazinizadeh is interested in developing educational media for first-year undergraduate engineering courses. For the Winter 2025 term, she wanted to create an instructional video on the conservation of angular momentum, featuring a figure skater to visually demonstrate the core concept.
This was Fatemeh's first time working on a project like this, and she reached out to the ETO for support with video pre-production (scripting and recording logistics) and post-production (editing).
We asked Prof. Jazinizadeh a few questions about her experience after the project was complete, and this is what she had to say!
You wanted to create an instructional video that could be reused for your course. How was planning for a video different from what you prepare for a lecture?
I learned a lot about the planning process behind educational media production, particularly scripting and storyboarding. While I'm used to thinking about how to explain technical concepts in lectures, working with the ETO helped me understand how to structure that information visually and narratively.
The video required you to record footage of your friend skating in an indoor ice rink. How did you prepare for the recording?
The ETO trained me on how to use the recording equipment (a personal smartphone and a set of wireless lavalier microphones from the ETO) effectively, which gave me the confidence to capture quality footage independently. Their guidance made a big difference in the filming process.
What would you do differently if you were to do another similar video?
Before starting the project, I had a lot of mental barriers because I was not aware of the process. But now that I know what is involved, I can plan more effectively.
If you’re interested to see how it all came together, watch the Conservation of Angular Momentum video below.