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The Flipped Classroom continues to emerge as one of the most exciting grassroots movements in the academic world. Teachers all across the world are trying it and loving it. Make no mistake, the flipped classroom is no “trend” – it is a clear reflection of how technology truly can be a powerful tool for educators who are inspired to do the very best by their students

Social Learning in Online Courses I truly believe that better incorporation of social learning is vital to making online learning more engaging. Many online programs struggle to attain retention rates similar to most in-seat programs. One of the elements generally lacking in online learning (but natural to the face-to-face classroom) is a healthy level of social interaction. When online teachers make the effort to build social interaction into the digital classroom, they create multiple opportunities to enhance engagement and improve learning outcomes.

Tools to Embed Questions in Videos Admittedly, this is not the kind of game changing ed tech idea that others on this list are, but I still think it is worth noting. Over the last year, EdPuzzle, EduCanon, and Zaption are a few of the tools that I have seen mentioned over and over in the ed tech social media over the last year. This capability has just ‘blown up’ over the last year or so, getting a lot of attention, and for good reason

The majority of people in education believe that video usage on campus increases student satisfaction with their learning experiences; more than nine in 10 respondents (92 percent) said just that to a recent research project on the topic. The survey was done by Kaltura,

the results show a particular bias: The survey was taken online by those who are "prone to a positive attitude toward video" in education. Respondents consisted of 1,500 " educational professionals, staff, technologists and students," with two-thirds in higher education. Just about three-quarters (74 percent) are based in North America.

Quand on sait que 138 investissements Edtechs évalués à 1.03 milliards ont été signées aux US en 2016, on pourrait se demander où se positionne la France

Quand on sait que 138 investissements Edtechs évalués à 1.03 milliards ont été signées aux US en 2016, on pourrait se demander où se positionne la France.

Panopto’s third generation capture tools record from virtually any video or audio device that can be plugged into a laptop and can capture and play multiple simultaneous video feeds, slides, images and screen recordings.

However, the choice of lecture capture software is affected by the selection of hardware, and this can be a problem. As Dean Offord, European sales engineer for Panasonic Business, points out: “At the moment compatibility between software and hardware is not as universal as vendors of either would like. Simple integration is incredibly important within AV. That is why Panasonic ProAV has recently developed the new Virtual USB driver to configure the Panasonic PTZ line-up with popular lecture capture systems over IP with a single Cat5e or Cat6 for high-definition capture

Collaborations between lecture capture hardware and software companies are a great way to offer a full systems package to educational institutions, giving peace of mind of a reliable and high quality system.

Video Resources As a result of advancements in technology and faster internet becoming available today, it is now possible to stream videos on YouTube and Vimeo. Physical education teachers can take advantage of this and recommend workout videos to students, as well as other types of content which provide useful demonstrations for skill development. Whether they are dance or yoga videos, students may become so entranced with some YouTube channels that follow them, encouraging them to do even more than the teacher asks. No matter the level of the class, teachers will be able to find age-appropriate videos to share. Last, but most certainly not least, PE teachers can consider flipping their classes with the help of videos they make demonstrating technique, freeing up time for more application and review in class! 

Classrooms have plenty to share with one another from one area to another, which this platform would allow, and I really like having the kids join me live, ask questions back and forth or collaborate on a single podcast. Accessibility is key to ensuring that every student has access to a quality education, and the live transcript feature would also be very useful for our English language learners. You can’t learn a language unless you speak it, write it and work with it. From a personal perspective, I have a hearing deficiency and appreciate that we now have this tool to amplify one’s voice so that everyone can better hear what we’re saying. I actually recorded a four- or five-minute rant on Storytellers about the challenges I face at conferences when speakers don’t use microphone because they’re uncomfortable about it, and shared it to Spotify. Too often, we're focused on the specifics of how kids are sharing information rather than what they're sharing. Kids need options. If they don’t want to write that paper or present in front of the class way to show what they’ve learned, a podcast can support the same outcome.

At a recent Excellence in Teaching award luncheon at the University of California, Santa Cruz, a conversation turned to lecture capture and revealed unexpected impacts.

the students requested he add lecture capture recordings. He agreed. Audio recordings and a data feed were made available on demand so that students could access the lecture materials for review. Brummell's intent was to offer the lecture capture materials as supplements to the classroom experience.

Brummell pointed out that using the cameras has drawbacks. "This means you sit down at the camera," he said. "I don't like that. I prefer to be up and active. With lots of students in the class, you can't really pick out specific students very easily, and no one wants to ask questions." After a few lectures, Brummell noticed that a sizeable number of students had stopped coming to class, presumably because they preferred to listen to the recordings. With the class scheduled in a large auditorium, the students who came to class tended to sit closer to the front of the room and nearer to the professor. While the use of the document cameras forced him to remain anchored to a specific location in the classroom, Brummell noted that because the students were closer, he could look up and talk directly to them. "I started getting to know a few names and faces, especially the students who got there early like me," he said. "I chatted with some of them on a regular basis."

Located in Parkville, Missouri, a Kansas City suburb of 5,500 residents, Park University has a main campus of about 2,000 students. However, with more than 40 campuses across the nation and students on more than 30 military bases, the vast majority of Park’s 16,290 students are distance and online learners,

t was designed to provide services to students and connect all those students across the country into one university,

With more than 400 available commands, students can use the university-specific feature to receive answers to frequently asked questions, information about school programs and events, as well as course schedules, grades and GPAs by linking a university ID to Alexa.

The study focused on the Echo360 system Swinburne introduced in 2014. Under the scheme, lectures are automatically recorded unless academics opt out — something few have done, Dr Pechenkina said.Overall, 71 per cent of students said lecture recordings helped them, and 70 per cent wanted more of it. Just 28 per cent of academics wanted more of their classes recorded, with most saying they would prefer lectures were not taped at all.

While lecture-recording provides greater flexibility for students, “it has the potential to do the opposite for lecturers — particularly those whose teaching approach or subject material does not lend itself readily to current models of recording”.The paper says technological developments could spawn new ways of recording, enabling lecturers to tailor their approach to the cameras. But this, of course, could “further decrease student attendance at lectures”.Dr Pechenkina said lecture recording was unlikely to disappear anytime soon. “We need to train academics better in how to use the technology to enhance their teaching.” She said new advances would make recording less restrictive, with cameras able to “move around and capture widely what goes on in the classroom. The capacity is there, or it can be there within a very short period.”

Dr Pechenkina said academics were also using the technology to prerecord and disseminate lectures ahead of time, allowing class time to be focused on group discussion

The most important thing about live-streaming isn’t video—it’s audio. Varvid CEO and founder Aaron Booker can’t stress this enough. “People are very forgiving about video; they’re not forgiving at all about audio.” He points to the tiny microphones in smartphones as the main reason they shouldn’t be used for streaming. “The video [from smartphones] can be pretty amazing these days. However, the audio is just not what it needs to be and will not reflect well on anybody.”

“But if you want something really flexible and portable because you have events that are happening in different places—then you’re going to need to invest in a good soundboard, good microphones, and most importantly in somebody’s skill set so that they can manage that for you.”

To present all speakers clearly and at the same volume, DSP is used to process the audio feeds to compensate for the size and shape of the room and the environmental factors that impact audio quality, including reverberation, acoustics, and where people are positioned

30% of the general broadband population — and nearly 30% in Italy and 40% in Spain in particular — prefer the PC to TV as a video platform compared with US viewers, where only 13% of broadband households would make the same choice.

he aforementioned strong corresponding preference for free online video sources could mean that it could not truly be monetised

44% of French video service subscribers would switch to a provider that offers free on-demand services.

Instructors were specifically trained for corporate audiences in order to further strengthen impact. What we lacked was sustainability, which is necessary for ensuring that the learner grasps the material and is able to apply it successfully in his or her work. Only then would training truly result in improved quality of work and long-term benefits for the organization. Here’s an example of how to use a video-based platform to reinforce training and achieve these long-term benefits.

The main objective of training is for learners to apply new skills in the long term. The key is to reach out in a way that is appealing and involves the learner. Technology-enabled learning has made this level of engagement possible, and with the emergence of new technologies, it will continue to do so in fresh and innovative ways.

55 Percent of Faculty Are Flipping the Classroom

Our first-ever Teaching with Technology survey gauged educators' use of the flipped classroom model, blended/online teaching environments and more.