Presentation titled "iPad Lecture Capture for Brightspace" by James Moore of DePaul University. Brightspace Ignite Forum on November 21, 2014 at DePaul University

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James Moore
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iPad Lecture Capture
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Last Edited: Friday, November 7, 2014
“PowerPoint may not be of any use for you in a presentation, but it may liberate you in another way, an artistic way. Who knows.”
David Byrne
James Moore
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Table of Contents
iPad Lecture Capture 4
Introduction 4
Overview 5
Objective 5
1: Jailbreak and Display Recorder 5
2: Dedicated Hardware (AVerMedia - C875 LGP) 6
3: Epiphan VGA2USB converter and Camtasia/ScreenFlow 6
4: AirPlay (AirServer, Reflector) and Recording Via PC 7
5: Dedicated Screencasting Apps 7
Conclusion 9
References 9
About 10
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iPad Lecture Capture
Introduction
This material was originally developed for an Information Session (iPad Lecture Capture: Information Session
I-3) at the 30th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning. The presentation took place on
Wednesday 13th August, 2014 from 10:30-11:15 a.m. This was part of the Technology,Tools, and Media track.
It has subsequently been updated for the Brightspace Ignite Illinois User’s Forum held at DePaul University on
Friday 21st November, 2014.
It has been said that the best camera is the one you have with you. Educators carried laptops with them that
allowed for the creation, presentation, and recording of lecture material for online and blended teaching. Now
many educators carry an iPad rather than the heavier laptop. This in-depth session will demonstrate how
educators can record both live and pre-recorded presentation material via their iPad.
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Overview
iPads are, for some educators, replacing laptops for both the creation and presentation of lecture material.
Educators frequently have a need to create pre-recorded lecture material for online and blended classes, and
sometimes to record live lectures. Recording material is not as straightforward on the iPad, but five methods of
lecture capture are demonstrated and evaluated:
1. Jailbreak and Display Recorder
2. Dedicated Hardware (AVerMedia - C875 LGP)
3. Epiphan VGA2USB converter and Camtasia/ScreenFlow
4. AirPlay (AirServer, Reflector) and Recording Via PC
5. Dedicated Screencasting Apps (Ask3, Doceri, Doodlecast Pro, Educreations Interactive Whiteboard,
Explain Everything, Final Argument, ScreenChomp, ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard
Objective
For several years I have recorded my live presentations, as well as pre-recording reusable learning objects, for
the classes that I teach. With live presentations, my aim is to faithfully capture the classroom experience and
make this available to students. With pre-recorded content, my aim is to create something more than a narrated
PowerPoint – I want to create an engaging video that truly explains and educates. My process for achieving this
has typically revolved around presenting on a MacBookAir, using ScreenFlow to record, edit, and export. This
process worked both inside and outside the classroom, and I wanted to see if I could create a similar process
that relied upon the iPad.
1: Jailbreak and Display Recorder
Ryan Petrich created an iOS app by the name of “Display Recorder,” which records both audio and the content
that is displayed on the iPad screen. At first glance, this seemed like the ideal solution but the App is blocked
from the Apple App Store, and can only be installed by jailbreaking an iPad and purchasing from the Cydia
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store. Jailbreaking can violate the Apple warranty, so this is not a practice that I recommend for institutional
purchases, or for those with a lower degree of comfort with technology.
2: Dedicated Hardware (AVerMedia - C875 LGP)
The AVerMedia - C875 LGP is a device for gamers that is traditionally used to record console games – for
example a gamer might record how to complete a game like Call of Duty, and then share this video via a service
like YouTube for other gamers. The device sits between the console and a television via an HDMI cable. Getting
this to work with the iPad can be a little convoluted, Apple employs HDCP (a copyright control) on the HDMI
output from iOS devices, so a VGA Out and VGA to HDMI converter is required to get video to the AVerMedia
device that can be recorded. Additionally, this setup does not record audio unless a microphone with USB out
is used. In tests, I have found this option to be a less than ideal approach due to the complexity of the setup.
Additionally, this option lacks visual feedback that informs the presenter that recording is taking place.
3: Epiphan VGA2USB converter and Camtasia/ScreenFlow
Devices like the Epiphan VGA2USB converter allow the iPad’s video output to be routed into a computer (Mac
or Windows), which can then be recorded using traditional screencasting programs such as Camtasia or
ScreenFlow. With this setup, anything that is displayed on the iPad screen can be recorded. Using a setup like
this limits the mobility of the presenter - walking around a classroom, iPad in hand, is not possible. Additionally,
audio recording takes place via the computer, not the iPad. However the significant advantage to this approach,
over that of using a screencasting App, is that all content presented on the iPad (websites, videos, etc.) can be
recorded.
More recently, both Camtasia and Screenflow have updated their software to allow direct recording from iOS
devices (iPhones and iPads) via the USB Lightning connector. This software update completely negates the
need for a VGA2USB convertor. In my tests, Screenflow has the slight edge over Camtasis for two reasons:
1. Camtasia will only record the iOS device screen, but Screenflow will record the iOS device screen, along
with the computer desktop display and the iSight/Facetime camera.
2. Screenflow exports final recordings slightly quicker, and with less load on the computer’s processor.
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4: AirPlay (AirServer, Reflector) and Recording Via PC
This approach is very similar to using the Epiphan VGA2USB converter, but uses Apple’s AirPlay service to
wirelessly mirror content from an iPad to a nearby computer. The advantages of this approach come in cost and
mobility. The software (AirServer or Reflector) that allows a computer to receive and display AirPlay content is
significantly cheaper than the Epiphan VGA2USB hardware device, and leveraging AirPlay allows the presenter
to move around a room. Since WiFi is used to broadcast the iPad display, both iPad and computer must be on
the same network. In areas where WiFi is congested, this might reduce the quality of the broadcast and result in
artifacts in the visual display. In situations where the presenter is highly mobile, I have found that equipping the
presenter with an independent microphone (such as a Sansa Clip) is the best approach, and then importing the
audio recording into Camtasia or Screenflow afterwards.
5: Dedicated Screencasting Apps
The iPad has a plethora of screencasting Apps. These can be used to teach live, or to create pre-recorded
material. Some are free, some cost a few dollars. The principle limitations to some of these Apps come in two
areas:
1. Recording outside of the screencasting App is not possible. This can limit options, particularly where you
might need the flexibility to bounce between various Apps, or demonstrate content from a website.
2. The exported recordings may only be available to students via a third-party website, rather than being files
that educators can save locally and choose to distribute via a preferred channel (for example iTunes U,
YouTube, Ooyala, etc.).
Some Apps (for example Doodlecast Pro, Explain Everything, and Final Argument) save recordings directly to
the iPad, which avoids the second limitation. However, use of a screencasting App forces the presenter to stay
within the confines of the App.
In my testing, I have come to the opinion that there are five Apps worthy of consideration by educators:
1. Doceri
Doceri is free, but for $4.99 you can have a watermark removed from presentations and recordings. The
App has a software wrist guard to prevent from inadvertent annotations. The software exports to
Facebook, YouTube, Email, and the camera roll. There is a companion ($30) desktop application, which
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allows for PC control computer via the iPad. Unfortunately, it is cumbersome to import presentations,
otherwise this would be my recommended App in this space.
2. Doodlecast Pro
Existing presentation material is fairly easy to import from Keynote/PowerPoint via PDF to Doodlecast.
Video recordings are saved to Camera Roll, with a maximum duration of about 60 minutes (10MB per
minute). Presenters need to notice that the software stops recording audio as you advance from slide to
slide.
3. Educreations
Exported videos are published through the Educreations portal. Embedding is allowed, but only for public
videos. With this App, it can be cumbersome to import presentations. From my perspective, the software is
designed for short public tutorials.
4. Explain Everything
Of all the Apps, this is the best for importing from Keynote or PowerPoint (the Keynote app lets you open
presentations created on the iPad in Explain Everything - but this can take some time to complete). As with
Doodlecast Pro, Explain Everything stops recording audio as you advance from slide to slide. However, it is
possible to edit/rerecord audio for each slide after the recording has completed. Exporting to the Camera
Roll can take some time
5. ShowMe
ShowMe has a very streamlined and clean interface. Recordings can be exported to the ShowMe website
(personal or public settings). These recordings can subsequently be downloaded as an MP4 file.
Import Slides Export Local Hosting
Doceri Hard Yes
Doodlecast Pro Easy Yes
Educreations Hard No Yes
Explain Everything Easy Yes
ShowMe Hard No Yes
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Conclusion
To date, I have not found an entirely simple approach to recording content from the iPad that works for all
needs. The safest and most convenient option for educators wishing to present and record in the classroom is
to use an App like Doceri, Doodlecast Pro, or Explain Everything that saves directly to the iPad and exports as a
downloadable file. My particular preference is for Explain Everything, unless Doceri was to improve the way in
which it imported presentation material from other sources.
Educators who need mobility in the classroom, and the ability to present and record “anything” from their iPad
are best served by using AirPlay to mirror iPad screen content to a classroom computer, connected to a
projector. This classroom computer uses a program that receives AirPlay iPad content (such as AirServer or
Reflector), and a screencasting program like Camtasia or ScreenFlow to record both video and voice, as the
content is displayed on the projector.
Educators looking to pre-record content are best served using one of my recommend Apps (i,e Explain
Everything) or connecting their iOS device to Screenflow via a USB Lightning cable.
References
Moore, J. (2010) Guerilla Lecture Capture. 15th Annual DePaul Faculty Teaching and Learning Conference.
Chicago, IL: DePaul University.
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About
James Moore is the Director of Online Learning for DePaul University’s Driehaus
College of Business. He teaches Internet Marketing classes in fully online, blended and
face-to-face formats. He attempts to balance his love of technology and gadgets with
the knowledge that quick and simple solutions are best. Unfortunately, creating quick
and simple solutions often involves a long and complex process.
Address: DePaul University, DPC 8510
1 East Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604
E-mail: jmoore@depaul.edu
URL: http://condor.depaul.edu/jmoore/
Phone: +1 312.362.5701
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James Moore
Director of Online Learning, DePaul University Driehaus College of Business
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Who Am I?
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From U.K.
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12. I live in Chicago
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I Work At DePaul
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By Day…
Director of Online Learning
DePaul University Driehaus
College of Business
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13. By Night…
MKT595: Internet & Interactive Marketing
11-Week MBA Course
Taught entirely online
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Practical Internet Marketing
6-Week Certificate Course
Taught both online and flipped/hybrid
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• Telephone: +1 (312) 362-5870
• Email: jmoore@depaul.edu
• URL: condor.depaul.edu/jmoore/
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Social…
moorejames
@dunsurfin
dunsurfin
+JamesMooreDunsurfin
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14. Problem(s)
Want to faithfully capture classroom
experience and make available to students
Want to prerecord content that is more
than just narrated PowerPoint.
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Why?
?
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Teach Better (hopefully)
Flipped / Hybrid Classroom
Lower Cognitive Overload (for students)
Course Review
Cover Student Absence
Improved feedback to students
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15. Portable & Cheap
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Laptop Version
+ =
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Software
(Guerilla Lecture Capture)
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Record iPad Presentations
(5 Methods)
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16. 1
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JailBreak: Display Recorder
rpetri.ch/cydia/displayrecorder/
$4.99
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17. 2
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AVerMedia - C875 LGP
www.avermedia.com
$180
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Heath Robinson
VGA
Out
VGA
to HDMI
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18. 22
3
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Camtasia / ScreenFlow
Epiphan VGA2USB converter
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19. 25
3.5
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4
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20. AirPlay Approach
AirServer
www.airserver.com
$14.99 (Educational discounts available)
Reflector
www.airsquirrels.com/reflector/
$12.99 (Bulk discounts available)
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Reflector
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5
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21. Screencasting Apps
Ask3 - Discontinued Free
Doceri Free
Doodlecast Pro $3.99
Educreations Interactive Whiteboard Free
Explain Everything $2.99
ScreenChomp - Experimental Free
ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard Free
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Ask3
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22. Doceri
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Using Doceri
• Free, watermark removed for $4.99
• Wrist guard
• Exports to Facebook, YouTube, Email,
camera roll
• Companion ($30) desktop application -
control computer via iPad
• Cumbersome to import presentations
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Doodlecast Pro
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23. Using Doodlecast
• Easy import Keynote/PowerPoint to PDF to
Doodlecast
• Videos saved to Camera Roll
• 60 minutes (10MB per minute)
• Stops recording as you move from slide to
slide
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Educreations Interactive
Whiteboard
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Using Educreations
• Videos are published through their portal.
Embedding is allowed, but only for public
videos
• Cumbersome to import presentations
• Designed for short public tutorials
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Explain Everything
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Using Explain Everything
• Good for importing from Keynote or
PowerPoint (Keynote app lets you open in
Explain Everything - this takes some time)
• Stops recording as you move from slide to
slide
• Possible to edit/rerecord audio for each slide
• Exporting can take some time
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25. ScreenChomp
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ShowMe Interactive
Whiteboard
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26. Using ShowMe
• Clean interface
• Exported to website (personal or public)
• Can download as an MP4 (from website)
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Screencasting Apps
Import
Slides
Export
Local
Hosting
Doceri Hard Yes
Doodlecast Pro Easy Yes
Educreations Hard No Yes
Explain Everything Easy Yes
ShowMe Hard No Yes
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Conclusion
Record Presentation Only
Doceri Doodlecast Explain Everything
Record Anything on iPad
AirServer +
Screenflow / Camtasia
Reflector +
Screenflow / Camtasia
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27. My Preferences
Explain Everything Screenflow
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Posting to D2L
Downloadable Streaming
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Questions
?
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28. Contact
• Telephone: +1 (312) 362-5870
• Email: jmoore@depaul.edu
• URL: condor.depaul.edu/jmoore/
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Director of Online Learning, DePaul University Driehaus College of Business
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