Cameras in the Classroom With Ryan Guy & Taure Shimp
Overview & Objectives Uses and benefits of in-class recordings Technology and hardware Modes of recording ◦Class computer ◦Laptop Assignments and Blackboard integration Additional Considerations
Before we begin… What is your discipline? What types of presentations do students give in your classes?
Uses for Video Recording Lectures Announcements or reminders Guest speakers Student presentations Class role-play activities English language learners Student self-reflection Peer evaluation Digital portfolios Grade challenges
Benefits “Our findings are that students give more concrete feedback to each other and that students evaluate themselves more accurately.” (Andeweg, van der Laaken, & Swennen)
Technology & Hardware Webcam ◦Logitech C920 Pro ($79) (and everything between…) ◦Logitech C270 ($29)
Technology & Hardware Tripod Joby Magnetic GorillaPod ($25) Joby GorillaPod ($20) Dynex Flexible Tripod ($10)
Technology & Hardware USB Cable
Modes of Recording: Demo Classroom Computer ◦Useful if you do not have a laptop. ◦Allows for closer camera placement. Laptop ◦Useful if you grade on the computer. ◦Allows for alternative camera placements/angles.
Assignments & Integration Peer Review ◦Students review one another’s recordings and leave feedback in a Bb discussion post. Self Evaluation ◦Students view their video and write a Bb blog post analyzing their strengths and areas for improvement. Guest Lecture Reflection ◦Students watch an archived guest lecture and post a Bb journal entry reflecting on the topic.
Assignment Integration Objective: Work with a partner to develop a theoretical video assignment for your classroom(s). 1. What type of presentation/activity are you going to record? 2. What assignment would you use to follow up the recording? 3. What Blackboard tools would be best suited to the assignment? Check all that apply. Journals Discussion Forums Blog Posts Wikis Other ________________________________
Additional Considerations Privacy/consent forms Accessibility
Questions & Concerns