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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….
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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) • JobyGorillaPod ($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