Converting Lectures Into Vodcasts & Podcasts For Mobile Devices Options For Pc & Mac Users
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The document discusses the conversion of lectures into vodcasts and podcasts, emphasizing how mobile technology aligns with student expectations for constant access to information. It presents various tools for creating video tutorials and screencasts, outlining their features and pricing, while highlighting the benefits of incorporating technology into education. Additionally, it covers options for distributing these resources through platforms like iTunes U and educational servers.
Converting Lectures Into Vodcasts & Podcasts For Mobile Devices Options For Pc & Mac Users
- 1. Converting Lectures into Vodcasts & Podcasts for Mobile Devices: Options for PC & Mac UsersConvergence and Society Conference“The Changing Media Landscape”November, 2009
- 2. The Student TodayStudent expectationsConstant access to information In the classroom and outInformation that is portableWhat they are used toGrew up with the computerHow many of your students have cell phones?How many of those are smart phones?
- 3. Why bother?Technology is part of our students way of lifeIt makes sense to teach them with what they are familiar withKeeping up with the neighborsOver half of top 500 schools use iTunes U to distribute course content to their studentsMobile content worksExtends the learning experience beyond the classroomFlexibility and mobility
- 4. Why bother?Another learning toolReview and entire lecture or specific section they are having trouble understandingLess frantic note-taking and more participation in classHome with N1H1How stuffy are you?Allows you to connect to your students on their own turf
- 5. Why bother?The McKinney Study32 students attend class in person and receive a printout of the lecture32 students downloaded a Vodcast of the same lecture synchronized with video of the slidesResults Lecture-only students Took notes = 62 averagePodcast studentsNo notes = 62 averageTook notes = 71 averageListened more than once and took notes = 77 average
- 6. Why bother?My informal studyVodcasts of software operation of Final Cut Studio lectures for production level 2 & 3 studentsPowerPoints lectures also available onlineResults Students who downloaded at least one PowerPoint lectureAround 50% in each classStudents who downloaded at least one Vodcast lecture3-4 students out of 16-20 in each class
- 7. My Vodcast UsersCharacteristicsThe brighter bulbs on my Christmas treeMore motivatedGood time-managersOverall better students than their peersVodcastsdidn’t make them that waySimply another learning tool for them to utilize to help them achieve their academic goals
- 8. Outcome of my studyNo more lecture vodcastsFor me, for nowCreate video tutorial short videos focusing on one subject areaNo more than 15 minutes longExpected resultsSaves time for studentsNo shuttling though entire lectureDownload only what they needFocus on one particular area of interestSaves time for me Can do one short video on one take – no editing needed
- 9. Tools for ProfessorsWhat do you need?Long screencasts - whole lecturesProbably need a tool with post editing capabilitiesShort screencasts – narrow topicDo it all in one take – no need for editingOther enhancements needed? Annotations, adding images, musicWhat could your students use?
- 10. PC SolutionsTechSmithCamtasia StudioToolbar added to your PowerPoint to capture while in the programCapture screen or section of screenEditing capabilitiesAnnotations and zooming in and out30 day demoJust released Mac versionPrice $300
- 11. PC SolutionsAdobe CaptivateThis application has the most features, but also the most costlyInteractive functions like quizzesText-to-speech function will read yourslidesCan personalize the learning experienceRemembers user nameTrial download availablePrice: $800
- 12. PC SolutionsCamStudio Open SourceRecords screen and audio into AVI videosFull screen or screen portionFormat can also be converted to Flash videosFlash video bug in this version (2.0)Will not play in Netscape or FirefoxNeed to add additional HTML to workNew addition will fix this bug (2.5)Captions, picture-in-picture to include web camPrice: Box $20 or download Free
- 13. PC SolutionsDeskshare My Screen RecorderCaptures desktop or portion of desktop into AVI videoOrganizes your recordings into folders right in the programPro version also creates Flash, WMV and self-playing executable files on CD and DVDPrice $50
- 14. PC SolutionsNCH Software DebutCan record from screen or other inputs like VHS and webcamFree edition features?? – not listed on websitePro edition featuresVideos saved to AVI, WMV, Flash, MPG and 3GPPhoto snapshots, captions and videoeffectsPro edition price: $65
- 15. PC SolutionsSmall Video Soft.com Screen Video CaptureScreen recorder or snapshot makerVideos saved to AVI formatCompression MSVideo1, MPG4 and DivXSet capture quality, frame rate and audio qualityPause your capture with a hot keyPrice: Free
- 16. PC SolutionsBlueberry Software BB FlashBackSimilar to Camtasia and CaptivateAdd text, sound effects, music and imagesZoom in and outGood choice for slower PC’sDoesn’t affect pc performance while recordingVideos saved as Mov, Flash, AVI and WMVPrice: $200
- 17. Mac SolutionsAmbrosia Software SnapzPro XRecord screen, portion of screen or take snapshotsRecords QuickTime videosSet size and frame rateMake them Final Cut or web readyWhat I am using nowPrice: $70
- 18. Mac SolutionsTelestreamScreenFlowSimilar to CamtasiaBuilt-in editor, callouts, and other similar featuresExport your video to WMV, Flash and MovOnline tutorialsTrial version availablePrice: $100
- 19. Mac SolutionsShinyWhiteBoxiShowU HDVideo capture presetsFinal Cut or web readyUpload directly to YouTube or Blip.TVPro version:Watermarking, hot key recording, shows keys and mouse actions, audio mixingClassic version: $30Pro version: $60
- 20. Mac SolutionsTechSmith JingScreen capture up to 15 minutes, snapshot makerSun icon lives on your desktopFree account online to store your videosCode to embed your video on a web page or link to their serverNo editing featuresWorks on PC, tooPrice: FreePro version available
- 21. Mac SolutionsMien Software ScreenRecordScreen capture or a portion of your screenSaves video to QuickTimeStudio version includes editing toolsCombination of ScreenRecord & MediaEditAdd images, other video and audio,picture-in-pictureClassic version: $16Studio version: $40
- 22. Mac SolutionsDecimus Software Screen MimicCaptures screencasts as QuickTime or Flash videosMouse tracking and visual feedback on mouse clicksEditing features include transitionsand audio dubbingPrice: $65
- 23. Mac SolutionsSynium Software ScreeniumCapture in high definition or other presetsMouse pointer visualization, multi-channel audio input, text overlays and picture-in-pictureAvailable in multiple languagesFrench, German, Italian, Spanish, DutchPrice: $30
- 24. Online SolutionsScreen ToasterCapture screen or portion of screenHot key support to pause your recordingSome post editingAdd captions, but no cutting and pastingPost on their server for freeEmbed code or link to their sitePrice: Free
- 25. Online SolutionsScreencast-O-MaticWorks much the same as Screen ToasterRecord up to 15 minutesKeep your files on their server for free or save them as WMV, QuickTime or Flash filesPrice: Free
- 26. Make Podcasts Available to StudentsThree optionsChoose an application that will stow the screencasts for youCamtasia, Screen Toaster, Screencast-O-MaticMake them accessible on your BlackboardStow them there directlyStow on streaming server and link to themUpload them to your course on iTunes UMore iPod friendly
- 27. Make Podcasts Available to StudentsChoose an application that will stow the screencasts for youIf you need editing capabilities look for software that will provide server space for youCamtasia, other?If you don’t need editing toolsthese free online applicationsshould do the jobScreen Toaster, Screencast-O-Matic
- 28. Make Podcasts Available to StudentsMake them accessible on your BlackboardStow them there directlyAll right if you only have a few videosStow on streaming server and link to themCreate a RSTP accountAsk for 10GB spaceFind out URLs Where your files willbe storedThe link to access yourfiles
- 29. Make Podcasts Available to StudentsUpload them to your course on iTunes USet up your course on iTunes U at your schoolContact iTunes U administrators to create a course for you with administrative rightsUpload your content thereSet access privilegesOnly your students, all university students, general publicUpload and download or download only
- 30. Links to these applications and more detail available on the paperConvergence and Society Conference“The Changing Media Landscape”November, 2009