This document discusses learning technologies and lecture capture options. It summarizes that while faculty are comfortable lecturing traditionally, technology is the future. It explores lecture capture hardware and software options like Mediasite and Panopto. Panopto is highlighted as a more affordable and flexible software-based solution versus the expensive Mediasite hardware. The document advocates for small, gradual steps to shift faculty habits and increase comfort with technologies through training and support.

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2. Learning technologies - threat or menace? Dr. Al Powell Director, Learning Technologies CSU Continuing Education

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4. Technology is our future Students love media – all media! Laptop – cell phone – iPad – next? Faculty are comfortable lecturing – not with media – yet. Lecture is the standard and requires minimal change from traditional teaching practices How to transition elements of faculty lectures to media? Copyright 2010 Dr. Albert E. Powell Jr.

5. Intersection of technologies Classroom Distance Tools Convergence! No crash needed! What we do in the classroom and online should use the same tools. Copyright 2010 Dr. Albert E. Powell Jr.

6. How to support students? Use tools to advantage! Learn the tools available. Help students succeed. Avoid confusion – but don’t stop. Copyright 2010 Dr. Albert E. Powell Jr.

7. New technologies Web-based tools Software-based tools Lecture capture Tegrity MediaSite Echo360 Panopto Accordent Copyright 2010 Dr. Albert E. Powell Jr.

8. Lecture Capture Options Copyright 2010 Dr. Albert E. Powell Jr.

9. Hardware MediaSite Echo360 Accordent Capture Station iPod or PC Podcast = audio only Video podcast = screen + audio Copyright 2010 Dr. Albert E. Powell Jr.

10. Software Tegrity (Synch/Asynch, two-way) Panopto (Primarily asynch, one-way exc. text Qs; sync optional) Echo360 (Sync / Asynch) DyKnow (Synchronous, two-way, also asynch) Copyright 2010 Dr. Albert E. Powell Jr.

11. Software: web based Adobe Connect (versatile and complex) WebEx (versatile, less complex) Elluminate Wimba Bridgit (SmartTech) Camtasia / Camstudio (free app) Screencast (supports TechSmith software, free acct has limits on bandwidth & storage) Copyright 2010 Dr. Albert E. Powell Jr.

12. Software Considerations Service contract and fees Hosted or housed on campus Dependability & server redundancy Can you download/extract recordings? Granularity of security Integration with SMS Solution flexibility – editing, special features Multi-platform (Mac/PC/Linux/Other) EASE OF USE for end user (iTunes?) Copyright 2010 Dr. Albert E. Powell Jr.

13. Student expectations Access – 24x7 Online class materials Visual elements Online literacy of instructors Copyright 2010 Dr. Albert E. Powell Jr.

14. Faculty challenges Tech support? Publish vs. perish Training? What training? Instructional design? Technology has to become “What we do here!” Tech should not be a “showstopper” Copyright 2010 Dr. Albert E. Powell Jr.

15. How to eat an elephant? Take one bite at a time! As the technology advocate: Start where you can Make faculty friends Use early adopters Point out success Copyright 2010 Dr. Albert E. Powell Jr.

16. Shift happens How to shift faculty habits? Use small steps – Gradually – Be friendly – Positive feedback - One bite at a time! Copyright 2010 Dr. Albert E. Powell Jr.

17. Where are we “boldly going?" Media will soon be used in nearly every class Faculty need support to gain comfort Training Tech support Instructional design USS-Starquest.com Copyright 2010 Dr. Albert E. Powell Jr.

18. Where are we “boldly going?" Repeat after me: “It’s the software, s- - - -d!” The future is software, not hardware A moving target – changes every month Find a sweet spot, then: “Grasp the tiger by the tail and face the situation!” Copyright 2010 Dr. Albert E. Powell Jr.

19. What can we do? Accept and promote faculty DIY – empower them and let go! Audio and graphics count – video optional Use the early adopters and show them off to others Submit early adopters for awards Copyright 2010 Dr. Albert E. Powell Jr.

20. CSU actions Podcasts (audio only) DCE doesn’t use iTunes…why? Video podcasts (audio + screen) Video self-recorded by faculty Lecture capture…….. Copyright 2010 Dr. Albert E. Powell Jr.

21. CSU tools Smart Board Smart Podium Document Cameras Copyright 2010 Dr. Albert E. Powell Jr.

22. CSU lecture capture MediaSite: Three units in classrooms, two portable units Too expensive to expand ($20,000/unit + service contract) Panopto: A dozen classes in Fall 2010 Most are recorded by faculty with server support only Joined “Socrates Project” in 2009 which provided capacity for $50/month with charge based on use - ends 12/31/2010 Contract required in Jan. 2011 – charges are FTE based. 5,000 FTE = $8200/year ($683/month) Copyright 2010 Dr. Albert E. Powell Jr.

23. Why Mediasite? PRO: Reasonably dependable (it’s a PC…) Advance scheduling, live feeds, variable speed playback Once installed, works well CON: Expensive box: $20,000 Expensive maintenance ($3,200/yr/box) Moderate portability with specialized unit Copyright 2010 Dr. Albert E. Powell Jr.

24. Why Panopto? Software-based Affordable; no hosting required Free software for Mac & PC Classroom recorders can be remotely scheduled (not used yet) Desktop or classroom mode Can record online or offline for later upload Captures multiple devices connected to computer Copyright 2010 Dr. Albert E. Powell Jr.

25. Panopto features Records from one or two computers Multiple video inputs Better motion video than MediaSite Records on or offline Recording editing capability Indexes PPT or Keynote slides Builds searchable index Remote scheduling capability RSS podcast/video podcast included Copyright 2010 Dr. Albert E. Powell Jr.

26. Panopto Background Developed by Carnegie Mellon University Acquired by Macmillan during Spring 2010 Financial model and software both updated since 2010 acquisition To learn more about Panopto: www.panoptohighered.com. 30-day free trial available-recommended Copyright 2010 Dr. Albert E. Powell Jr.

27. References Things You Should Know About Lecture Capture http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7044.pdf The Lecture Capture Solutions Market http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191225269 Copyright 2010 Dr. Albert E. Powell Jr.