Introduction

Overview

Teaching: 15 min
Exercises: 10 min

Questions

• What is lecture capturing?

• Why are we doing lecture capturing at my university?

• What does the DHET say about lecture capturing?

• What does the research say?

Objectives

• Understand what lecture capturing is and is not

• Understand the pros and cons of lecture capturing

• Know where to find relevant references in the research about lecture capturing

• Know about and have access to the university’s policy on lecture capturing

• Know what the DHET’s stance is on lecture capturing

What is Lecture Capturing?

Lecture capturing involves the recording of classroom activities or special events using specific software and making that recording available electronically. The recording is someimes referred to as a podcast or a screencast, and may be audio-only or include video of the lecture. Some software synchronizes lecture slides for viewing alongside the relecant sections of audio and/or video recordings of the instructor. Depending on the software used for recording, sudents may be able to speed up or slow down lectures, pause the playback, and move forward or backward in the presentation.

What is Lecture Capturing Not?

Lecture capturing should not be confused with the creation of instructional videos outside of the classroom for use as part of a lecture or as supplemental material. It should also not be confused with video conferencing.

Why are We Capturing Lectures?

UW faculty use lecture-capture for both practical and pedagogical reasons—to maintain course continuity when classes can’t meet, to make lectures accessible for remote or absent students, or to make complete recordings available to students for review lectures after class, a technique that students find helpful. Some faculty create stand-alone lectures for students to watch at home, freeing up in-person class time for more interactive and engaging activities.

Some benefits of lecture capturing include:

• Learners learn at their own pace.
• Students achieve a deeper understanding of concepts.
• Users can access classroom content anytime, anywhere.
• Instructors can self-evaluate for improving their teaching methodology.
• The institute can enhance delivery with advanced teaching resources.
• Effective use enhances faculty-student coordination.

In this short lesson we hope to provide some pointers that will assist those who are new to online meetings to optimise their online experience.

Lecture Capturing - Perceived Pros vs Cons

Read the article that has been provided and discuss in your small group. Do you have any other pros and cons to add to what is listed here? Do you agree or disagree with the statements?

Key Points

• Lecture capturing provides a way to the lecturer to help students who needs additional support

• The DHET supports lecture capturing at universities

• Various universities in South Africa are currently experimenting or have deployed lecture capturing technology