Lecture Capture: What it is and how it works
By Jennifer P
Epiphan put together a great blog post all about Lecture Capture. This is a term you will definitely hear when discussing education and AV. Lecture Capture is one of the most common applications for videos in education.
What is Lecture Capture?
Lecture Capture is a range of video applications used for education. This is the practice of recording live lectures for students to watch back at a later time. There are many pros to this, especially for students, and this is why colleges and universities would do well to put it in place.
Flexibility: If the student isn’t able to be present in class, they can catch up on the course material at a later time by watching the recording.
Comprehension: Students who feel they are behind, or just need a refresher, can go back and review the lessons on demand. Lecture recordings also make a great study aid for upcoming exams.
Accessibility: On-demand lecture videos can better support the success of students with disabilities or learning impairments, and any who are out of class frequently for health reasons.
Key Components of Lecture Capture
What is the typical Lecture Capture setup like? Generally, there are 5 key components.
- Video source(s) – Cameras, a laptop running a slide deck, a tablet or other mobile device, etc.
- Audio source(s) – Microphones, sometimes paired with a mixer or an in-room audio system
- Video encoder – A general-purpose computer running a recording application, or a dedicated appliance purpose-built for recording and/or streaming
- Video content management system (CMS) – E.g., Kaltura, Panopto, YuJa, Opencast, Echo360
- Learning management system (LMS) – E.g., Canvas, Blackboard Learn, Moodle
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