This document provides an introduction to lecture recording using myEcho at the University. It discusses that lecture recording simultaneously captures the speaker's voice, computer screen, and optional video. Recordings are accessed via web browser and can be used to enhance learning. Lecture recording can support students who miss class and assist those for whom English is not their first language. Users need to book sessions and should be aware of copyright considerations for materials included.

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An introduction to using lecture
recording with myEcho
Dr Graham McElearney
CiCS

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Contents
• What is lecture recording?
• Why should I use it?
• How do I access it?

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What is lecture recording?
• Simultaneous recording of:
• speaker’s voice
• speaker’s computer screen –
PowerPoint, web browser etc
• optional video of speaker
• Playback delivered via web browser
• Different playback options

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Why use it?
• As an enhancement to normal lecture delivery
• Provide a study aid for review and revision
• Help accommodate different learning styles
• Provide supplementary material in addition to
timetabled classes
• Enable the flexible delivery of resources
• Assist students who do not have English as their
first language
• Supporting students unable to attend

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Why use it?
• More than just recording lectures….
• To provide a recap or précis of the weeks
activities – for revision purposes or for
preparation
• To provide further explanation of difficult
concepts and FAQs
• Adding diversity to learning resources
• Providing feedback on assessment

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Why use it - CiCS?
• Internal comms
• Software demonstrations and/or training
• Incident management

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How to access it – in lecture
theatres
• Lecture capture is available in the current
locations:
• St Georges Church, LT14
• Hicks LTA
• Arts Tower LT6, LT4
• Medical School Hallam 1 and 2
• Richard Roberts Auditorium
• Students’ Union Auditorium

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How to access it – Personal
Capture
• Desktop software equivalent available on site
license
• Can be installed on your own machines
• You can record at a time and/or location that
suits you
• Laptop can be loaned from AV services by
request

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How to access it
• Book to register as a lecture capture user
• www.shef.ac.uk/cics/myecho
• Book specific session via AV Services
• www.shef.ac.uk/cics/av/booking.html

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Will it impact attendance?
• There is a natural fear that recording lectures
will impact attendance
• Recording is intended to act as an enhancement
rather than a replacement
• Studies in US and Australia show that recording
lectures does not lead to a drop in attendance
• It presents a good opportunity to rethink the
content of your lectures and make sure that
attending adds real value

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Copyright guidelines
• Please ensure that your lecture recordings do not
infringe copyright – it is your responsibility
• Although certain copyrighted materials may be
used in class, it is not necessarily ok to use them
in a recorded lecture
• Images, video clips etc on the Internet will almost
certainly be subject to some form of copyright
• http://www.shef.ac.uk/cics/myecho/copyrightconsi
derations

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Copyright guidelines
• Copyrighted materials should be removed from
your recorded lecture
• Limited editing features allow you to do this
• Contact CiCS for more information on this:
• myecho@sheffield.ac.uk