What Is Lecture Capture?
(Well, it’s not this I can tell you).
What is Lecture Capture?
Lecture capture is an umbrella term describing any technology that allows instructors to record what happens in their classrooms and make it available digitally.
How Can It Benefit Me?
Lecture capture systems offer three important benefits:
- an alternative when students miss class
- an opportunity for content review; and
- content for online course development
Lecture capture enhances and extends existing instructional activities, whether in face-to-face, fully online, or blended learning environments.
How Do I Record?
There are several tools available to you for recording:
Mediasite is OSU’s free, supported lecture capture solution. There are three flavors of Mediasite:
- the Desktop Recorder is free software you can download to use from your computer,
- the Hardware Recorder, installed in large classrooms around campus, will automatically record your lecture by request. You can record in any of the rooms in Cunz Hall, and
- the Digital Union spaces in both Prior Hall and Denny Hall, where the Mediasite Desktop Recorder is already installed.
Articulate Presenter or Storyline is a tool you can use to add narration and sound to your slides by importing audio, or simply record it right in Presenter, then sync with slides and animations. And with the built-in editor, you can easily edit audio files—just click and drag on a visual of the track. (Or just put in a request and I will do this for you!) There are many ways to record, using Articulate.
- This program is installed on the computer in the Recording Room in 355 Cunz
- If you already have this program installed on your computer you can record from anywhere
- I will also gladly lend you my laptop (which has Articulate installed on it) so that you can record right in your office!
Want To See Some Great Examples?
- Check out this awesome example of Dr. Wendy Xu’s narrated presentation (using Articulate Presenter) for SP16 PUBHHMP 7624 – Health Econ Exp (3734).
- Take a look/listen to Dr. Darryl Hood engaging his students using Mediasite lecture capture to talk about Environmental Chemical Agents in PUBHEHS 6310/6305.
- Want to see Mediasite used with video? Click here to see this video from University of Connecticut.
- What about this great example of OSU’s Innovate Faculty Showcase?
To Script Or Not To Script?
There is no correct answer to this question; each person has their own process flow and must choose what works best for them. Many people feel that they can just “wing it” when narrating slides. For some, this might actually work, but chances are that, even with a script, you may have to do multiple “takes.” If working with a script truly does not appeal to you consider using an outline or some general talking points that will help you stay on track.
Considerations When Creating PowerPoints for Lessons
Patti Shank, PhD, CPT said it best:
Giving your students PowerPoint slides with only text or graphics is a problem because slides, even with text and graphics on them, really do not stand alone. It’s hard to add enough context without adding tons of text to explain what’s on the slide.
The purpose for using PowerPoint in a presentation is to support you and your message. In an online presentation, you are still the presenter and you should be there. Narration lets you connect with students and set the context for the presentation.
And, well, PowerPoint isn’t really the right media for tons of text. If you want students to do a lot of reading, you really should provide students with printed or downloadable print materials.
OK, I Am Ready To Do This Thing! (Or “I Have More Questions.”)
Sweet. Just stop on by my office or send a request (attention to Margaret) and we can get started.