I also use the flipped method for creating asynchronous resources my students can utilize at home. These resources are meant to serve as an extension of class time and are usually built around topics, skills, or housekeeping items that need more time than provided in our brick-and-mortar setting. Below is an example of a resource I created using screencast-o-matic.com to explain the set up process for a project. Although it is a crude example of a lecture capture product, it served a valuable purpose for my students and I was quite proud of how it turned out.
Within the online classroom, a Lecture Capture resource would most effectively function with the purpose of maintaining the lecture aspect of a traditional classroom. Although many progressive educators claim there is no place for lecture in our 21st century schools, I beg to differ. A good lecture, supplemented by excellent graphics and design, has the promise of making a big difference in the experience of your students. As long as the Lecture Capture resource is within the 7 minute time frame, students are more likely to be engaged with the content and to deepen their understanding.
When used effectively, Lecture Capture should not necessarily modify teaching methods but rather enhance them. First, giving the instructor the opportunity to expand beyond the module format of an online curriculum in order to infuse individualism and personality into the course. Second, giving students another medium for understanding the content and meeting their diverse learning styles.
In all, Lecture Capture is a powerful tool for transmitting information in any instructional setting and I am inspired to continue to integrate it into my teaching practice.
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