It's flipping easy! How easy to use portable digital camcorders bring the larger world and new pedagogies into the classroom

Session Overview Context About Duke’s Flip program What is now possible How we support Flip use at Duke Lessons learned

Duke Digital Initiative Grew out of iPod First Year Experience Growth to include other aspects of digital media First focus on video in Spring 2006

Early video programs DV tape-based programs High-touch support Via grant / application process Limited number of video kits available

Early support model

Is there anything simpler? Easier access Point and shoot Lower need for mediation

Early support model

New support model

Basic circulation model LINK Service Desk Walk-up access First-come, first served Grab & go!

What is now possible Creative student projects More focus on student research Community engagement

Creative student projects Demonstrations of capstone competencies Field interviews Public Service Announcements Extracurricular, student life activities Lightweight videography

More focus on student research

Community engagement “We use the cameras mainly as reflective tools, to help students see their experiences in a different way and to share that with their class.” - Andrea Marston, research service-learning coordinator

Support resources Center for Instructional Technology Multimedia Project Studio LINK Teaching & Learning Center

Center for Instructional Technology

Multimedia Project Studio Student assistants with video expertise Hours that appeal to students Equipment ready for variety of editing needs

LINK Service Desk Basic circulation Basic consultation “low-hanging fruit” Walk-up access

Lessons learned Circulation Technical support Instructional Meta

Circulation Expect high demand! Keep it simple Create clear, consistent policies Document use, for future planning

Technical support Help students help themselves Use the tools students use Often not as much help needed as much as before And sometimes more help needed than before

Instructional Focus on the instructional task Expectations and assessment are key Interest in a broader conversation around media literacies

“These cameras get students up close and personal to what they’re studying. This medium makes more sense to them, and it can help document events that elude traditional media. How do you get your hands around a parade? Filming in real time is one way.” - David Morgan, religion professor

Credits DukeLink Flickr stream Duke on Demand Center for Instructional Technology project examples Duke News features Duke Digital Initiative support materials

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