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

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

5. 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

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

7. Early support model

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

9. Early support model

10. New support model

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

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

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

14. More focus on student research

15. 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

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

17. Center for Instructional Technology

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

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

20. Lessons learned
Circulation
Technical support
Instructional
Meta

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

22. 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

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

24. “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

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

26. Thank you!