More Academic Technologies

Audacity

Audacity is an open source audio editor that can be used to create audio feedback files in a variety of formats. It is now provided automatically by the University within the Software Centre on centrally managed machines for staff to download.

If you have your own Windows PC or laptop you can download Audacity for free here:

https://www.audacityteam.org/Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

You will also need to download the LAME encoder which is available for free here:

https://manual.audacityteam.org/man/faq_installation_and_plug_ins.html#lameLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

If you are using an Apple device you can install Audacity from the link above but most Apple devices have pre-installed audio recording software that is perfectly capable of creating MP3 files. Just make sure that you choose this file format when saving your recordings.

Good practice guidance

Unless you are in a very quiet room with no background disturbance we recommend that you record using a headset as this should cancel out most interference.

Keep your recordings as short as possible. The recordings will be made available in Tabula and uploading and downloading (for the marker and student respectively) will depend upon the connection speed of the user. One of the reasons we are recommending that you record in MP3 format (rather than WAV) is that MP3 files are much smaller and will take less time to up/download.

If you have not recorded audio feedback before have a couple of practice runs just to get used to the recording interface and to effectively talking to yourself. Most people do not like the sound of their own voice but as long as your voice is clear it will be fine.

Don't worry too much about any ums or ahs; students are not expecting BBC quality feedback. You naturally pause, hesitate, repeat yourself and mispronounce words when you speak normally and unless you are reading from a script (which defeats any time saving benefits of audio feedback) you will do the same when you are recording feedback too. This is perfectly acceptable. If you realise you have made a complete mess of the feedback just record a fresh file and upload that instead.

When saving the audio files include the relevant student's ID in the title. Whilst this helps with identification (and making sure that you have attached the correct feedback to the student's work) it will also enable bulk upload of zipped files to Tabula should you need/choose to do this.

This informationLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window compiled by Bob Rotheram from Leeds Metropolitan University gives further practical guidance based upon his experience of running an audio feedback pilot project a few years ago. Whilst it might look dated, a lot of the advice is still relevant.

The full case study on the 'Sounds Good: Quicker, better assessment using audio feedback' project for the JISC by Bob Rotheram is available hereLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window.

Recording feedback

Once you have installed Audacity (and the LAME encoder) you simply open Audacity and click on the red Record button to start recording.

You will know that the audio is working as the Audio track will show a blue graph that fluctuates as you speak. There is a timeline that displays at the top of the Audio track to let you know how long your recording is. When you have finished simply click on the yellow Stop button.

Click on File>Export Audio at the top left of the screen and choose MP3 files from the Save as type menu (once you have done this once it should remember this for subsequent files). Remember to add the student ID to the File name field and then click on the Save button. Accept the Edit Metadata dialogue box default settings by clicking on the OK button. Your MP3 file will then be generated.

You can then attach the audio file to the relevant student submission in Tabula using the Browse button in the Marking and Feedback section. If you want to add extra written comments feel free to add them to the Feedback section and then click on the Save button.

Please note: The student will not be able to play the audio file in Tabula directly - they will need to download it and then play it back via their media player software or app of choice. Students will need to be advised of this.

Backchannels

One of the issues with online teaching and learning can be a lack of interactivity. It is very easy to 'lecture' at a group online and miss that students are becoming disengaged. One solution is the use of what is known as a backchannel. This is a digital conversation that runs concurrently alongside a synchronous online activity. Obviously the type of backchannel you use and the degree of monitoring or scaffolding that you need to employ will vary depending on the age of your students and their technical skills but examples of technologies that can be used for this purpose include:

Tips to support the successful implementation of a backchannel include:

Managing student expectations - be very clear why you are using the backchannel and what is/is not allowed to be discussed.
Being consistent - find a backchannel that works for you and stick to it. Don't be tempted to try lots of different technologies, this will just confuse students and make it much harder to focus on the learning.
Set ground rules - this links to the first point but a good icebreaker activity for introducing students to the backchannel is to get them to set the ground rules. This way they are much more likely to stick to the rules and get the most out of it.
Model good practice - it sounds obvious but if you use the backchannel to model good practice then your students are likely to follow suit.

This is an interesting article about using Twitter as a backchannel: https://research.library.oakland.edu/sp/subjects/tutorial.php?faq_id=192Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

This website has some good suggestions about how you can use backchannels in your teaching: https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2014/04/10-ways-to-use-backchannels-in-your.htmlLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

Further information about using WhatsApp as a backchannel is available here: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/cte/students-partners/academictechnology/academictechnologies/otherat/whatsapp

GoReact

What is Go React

It is an interactive cloud-based platform for feedback, grading, and critiquing of student video assignments.

Tutors create the video assignments. Students upload or record their video submissions. Tutors and/or peers then leave time-coded text, video, or audio feedback. Assignments are graded using rubrics or points. Reports allow tutors to track and measure student progress.

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Help Topics

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Code of practice

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Code of Practice

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notifications

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How to change your email notification settings:

Click on your name (top right):

Then scroll to Email Notifications:

Rubrics

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Background Blur

The background blur feature is very useful if filming in a classroom setting where children are present. The obvious benefit is that it eliminates the need to obtain parental consent before filming can take place.

NB. This feature only works in Chrome and Edge.

From the Recording screen, click on the Media Settings button at the bottom right.
To the right of your selected camera, click the Blur Background button.
To turn the background blur off, click the Blur Background button again.

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Using 'markers'

Markers are customizable, color-coded labels that make giving feedback faster and easier. Although useful, they should not be wholly relied upon and constructive, written feedback will always be required.

How to create a 'Marker set'

In the assignment settings, click the "+Marker Set" button, then select the collection these markers will belong to then follow the steps below:

Add a title
Choose a colour for each icon
Name your marker
You can change marker abbreviation or stick to the default first two letters of the word as the abbreviation.
Select the + once you are happy and repeat the process until you have all of the markers you need.
Re-order the marks as required and then hit "Save" when you're ready.

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1.Logging in

Firstly navigate to GoReact: https://app.goreact.eu/dashboard/

Log in to by clicking the Login button at the top right corner of the GoReact homepage.
Enter your email address and password, then click Login.

If you are having difficulty logging in, you can reset your password by using the "Forgot Password" link at the bottom of the login page. The password reset email can sometimes be filtered into your Spam folder, so be sure to check there as well as your Inbox!

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2.Setting up an assignment

To create an assignment:

Click the "Create Assignment" button at the top of the assignment list.
Select whether you are creating a new assignment from scratch or will be copying an assignment template from your library. (See our Library - Assignment TemplatesLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window guide for more information on using templates.)
Type a name for the assignment (required).
Select an assignment type (defaults to Standard).
Select any additional assignment settings.
Click the "Create Assignment" button.

For more information on creating an assignment, watch the following video:

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3.Viewing and adding comments

Watch a short video or review more in-depth information below.

To give feedback:

Enter the playback screen by clicking the video's thumbnail on the dashboard.
Choose the type of feedback you want to give by selecting it from the Feedback Toolbar at the bottom of the feedback panel. (Text comments are selected by default.)
Follow the steps for your preferred feedback type:
1. A Text Comment - Begin typing in the comment box in the lower right (the video will pause automatically). The comment will be saved to the appropriate spot on the timeline when you hit "Enter."
2. B Video Comment - Choose how you want to add your video comment by clicking "Video," "Upload," "YouTube," or "Library." Then submit your selected video type.
3. C Audio Comment - Record your comments and click "Finish" when you are done.
4. D Markers - Click the appropriate colored box at the bottom of the feedback panel for the marker you want to use.
5. E End Note - End Notes are longer, final comments that allow you to summarize your observations. You can enter up to 2,000 characters. They will appear at the end of the comment timeline.
After you finish leaving feedback, click "Back" in the upper right-hand corner to exit the video. Your feedback is automatically saved.

Read Receipts

Once feedback has been left on any video you can easily see who has viewed that feedback. Hover over or click on a feedback entry and you'll see an eye icon . Click the eye to see who has viewed that feedback and when.

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4.Release feedback

By default, feedback and grades are available to students as soon as they are entered. If you want to hide feedback and grades on an assignment, just disable the "Show feedback & grades" option at the top right. With this option disabled, students can still submit and critique videos, but they won't see any feedback (comments, markers, etc.) or grades (including rubrics).

With the "Show feedback & grades" option enabled, students will be able to see feedback (according to the assignment privacy settings) and grades (on their submission only).

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5.Quick set-up

Student

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1.Logging in

You will receive a join link or email from your instructor. Once you do, follow the steps below to create an account.

Join Links

Join links are unique to each course and look something like this:
https://app.goreact.eu/join/f99d0cfe-d38d-4b45-9328-4189de86b.

Open the link or click the "Accept Invitation" button in your email.
Click "Create Account."
Confirm the course name and instructor. If these are correct, click Continue. If they are incorrect, do not proceed with registration. Contact your instructor and ask them for the correct join link.
After confirming the course and instructor names above, you will receive an email confirmation and will then be prompted to enter the verification code found in that email. Enter the code and follow the prompts to finish creating your account.

Note

If you do not receive an email confirmation, check your spam folder - the email may have been filtered there. If it's not there either, you may have entered your email address incorrectly. Try going back in your browser to confirm that you entered the correct address.
You will now see the screen below. Click on "Enter Access Code" (you should already have this), and click "Submit."

Now you are set up with a GoReact account.

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2.Recording videos

Recording a video in GoReact is very simple.

Firstly navigate to the assignment you need and click "Start Assignment."

Give your video a title using the CTE naming convention (e.g recording_phase_subject e.g. 22.12.22_primary_maths) and click "Continue."

Click "Continue to Recorder."

You may see the Equipment Check window. Once it passes, click "Continue." If your equipment check fails, see the Enabling your camera and microphone guide.

Once you are on the recording screen, click "Record."

Click "Finish" when you are done. Please note the maximum recording length is 90 minutes but you should follow any guidance you have been given by CTE staff for the length of your recording.

Depending on the assignment type and settings, you have a few options here. You can "Post" the video, "Delete" the video, or Trim the video.

Once you post your video you will see it on the dashboard and your teacher will be able to review it and provide feedback.

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3.Sharing videos

Direct sharing is not possible, but videos can be downloaded as follows:

Click the thumbnail of your video to enter the playback screen.
Then, click the "Download" button in the upper right-hand corner.

In the following cases, downloading videos is not permitted:

Your organization has blocked downloads.
The video is a YouTube video.
You are not listed as a presenter on the video.
The assignment has the single attempt setting enabled.

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4.Reviewing feedback

To review feedback left on your video do the following:

Play the video by clicking the thumbnail. The feedback panel will show to the right of the video.
Each comment will have a timestamp that corresponds with the video. During playback, these comments will display below the video.
If you want to review a specific comment, click the applicable comment in the feedback panel on the right. The video will start playing 5 seconds before that comment was made.
To reply to a comment, hover over it, and click the "Reply" button.
To review any rubrics, click the "Rubrics" tab at the top of the feedback panel.
If there are multiple rubrics, you can find them in the drop-down menu at the top.

NB if you are unsure what a 'marker' means, hover over it to see more information.

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User roles

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Permission levels

User roles

User roles in GoReact determine permission levels and accessibility of all content. Following are the roles we use and the level of access each one permits:

Owner: Owner of an account or course. All administrative rights granted within the account or course. Can create, view, and manage content and users within the account or course.
Admin: All administrative rights within a group, generally reserved for organization administrators. Organization admins can create, view, and manage content and users in any account or group within the organization.
Instructor: Administrative rights within a course. Can create, view, and manage content and users within the course. (NOTE: If an instructor is invited into another instructor's Account, they can also create and manage all content and users within that account).
Reviewer: This role is typically used for Teaching Assistants. Can only view, critique, and evaluate all videos in a course. Cannot record sessions or manage content or users.
Presenter: This is the Student role. Can record, upload, and view their own videos. Depending on assignment settings, can view peers' videos and provide feedback on them.

FAQs

How do I know if my instructor can see my video?

If you can see the thumbnail of your video on the dashboard and can play the video as well, then your instructor will be able to review your video and provide feedback. If your instructor isn't seeing it, please try playing the video yourself. If it doesn't work for you, it won't work for them either and you may need to resubmit your video.

Who can see the comments on my video?

By default, GoReact comments are private. If your instructor wants you to see all comments, they will need to enable the "Open Peer Review" setting on the assignment.

How do I move my video to a different assignment?

To move your video to a different assignment, click the three dots on the right-hand side of the video, and select "Edit". Below "Move Submission to Another Assignment," choose the new assignment, and then click "Save." Please note: you can only transfer videos between assignments with the same assignment type that are also within the same course.

Can I share my video with someone outside of GoReact?

It isn't possible to share videos with someone outside of GoReact, but you can download your video (without feedback) by clicking the "Download" button in the upper right-hand corner of the playback screen.

Why can't I see my peers' videos?

By default, GoReact videos submitted by your peers are private and are not visible to you. If your instructor wants you to review your peer's videos, they will need to enable either "Open Peer Review" or "Closed Peer Review" on the assignment.

How long will I have access to my videos?

You will have access to your courses and videos for five years past the end date of the course, unless your instructor deletes your course or your LMS (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.) expires the course sooner.

Why is it saying I am out of time and can't record?

If you are getting an error message that says the account is out of time, you will need to contact your instructor, who can then contact Customer Support to resolve the situation.

Interactive Software

There are many different types of software available to support interaction in the classroom. This is not an exhaustive list and it will continue to grow/change as new products become available and as staff continue to experiment with different technologies in their teaching. By including a particular piece of software on this list we are not endorsing its use; we are just giving you an idea of what is available and what it might be used for.

Kahoot!

Kahoot! is a free game-based learning platform that is particularly designed for group work with younger students (although older students also seem to like the gaming functions). Further information is available here.

tricider

tricider is described as a social voting tool for teams, blogs, education and crowdsourcing. It is one of many online voting tools and I have seen it used quite effectively in seminars. It does rely on participants having browser internet access as it does not currently have an app associated with it. Further information is available here.

Vevox

Vevox is a personal response system that is available to all teaching staff at Warwick and it is designed to enable interactive responses within sessions. There is no limit to the number of students who can use Vevox. Further information is available hereLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window.

Microsoft Bookings

Manage your calendar and your students easily with Microsoft Bookings

What is Microsoft Bookings?

A meeting and appointment scheduling software available as a part of Office 365 plans which integrates with your Outlook calendar. You can use it to allow students to book 1-1 sessions with you.

Key features

Integrates with your Outlook calendar
Student can self-manage bookings
Easy to use and customise

Process

Access Bookings: https://outlook.office.com/bookings/calendar (NB You may need to click on the Try New Bookings now slider.)
Select 'New Bookings Calendar' and Create from Scratch.
Populate steps 1-3:
- Give a Name for your Calendar and choose a Business TypeLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
- Add your servicesLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window by clicking on the pencil icon. Give your service a name and durationLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window.
- Select who can choose your appointmentLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window.
Once completeLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window you will receive an email confirmationLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window.
Click on SettingsLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window to populate your Staff, Services, Bookings and Business Information information.
Add Staff to the page by clicking on Edit staffLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window. Add your Business hoursLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window and Save.
Edit your ServicesLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window page with Basic DetailsLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window, Availability OptionsLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window, Assign StaffLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window, and Reminders and NotificationsLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window.
Once you share the link with your students they will be able to book a time slot with you via your pageLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window.

Helpful Tips

Ensure that your Service has staff assigned to it by clicking on Edit Service and Assign staff.
Under 'Your Bookings Page' you will need to select 'Available to anyoneLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window' in the drop-down.
Click on Bookings page to copy your Bookings page URLLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window. This can be added to your Moodle or webpage as a hyperlink.
Microsoft Bookings will only work well for you if you actively use your Outlook Calendar.

Further Microsoft guidanceLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

Offering online and/or in person meetings

To allow students to choose between online and f2f meetings you will need to set-up two services and under its settings click on the slider option as per below:

Creating specific availability on certain weeks

Under your Bookings Page complete your availability in Default Scheduling Policy ensuring you select Custom Hours in the drop-down menu:

You can then edit your service accordingly.

Adding additional slots on the same day

Under Staff, click on Edit Staff and scrool down to Availability. Next to the day where you'd like additional slots click on and add your extra slot.

Click on the plus as many times as you need to.

Save changes.

Still struggling? Please contact us at cte-technical@warwick.ac.uk

Mosaic

Mosaic is a platform created by Penrose Education that provides a single, easy-to-use space for students, mentors and staff to record, track and personalise each element of the Initial Teacher Education (ITE) journey.

Once you have logged in, your homepage in Mosaic will look something like this:

with a navigation menu on the left and any open review points and active targets showing in blocks on the main screen. Review points and active targets will vary from student to student. To access either, simply click on the arrow to the right of the relevant review point or target. Further information about review points is available here:

http://help.mosaic.penrose.education/books/how-to-guide-for-trainees/page/completing-a-review-pointLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

Further information about targets is available here:

http://help.mosaic.penrose.education/books/how-to-guide-for-trainees/chapter/targetsLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

If you click on Files on the left hand navigation menu you will see your My Files area. This has a folder at the top called Course Files which has copies of documents that we want to share with you (including copies of the Professional Practice Units).

To add a folder, click on the + Folder button at the top right of the screen. Give your folder a name and then click on the Create button which will become active.

To add a file, click on the + File button at the top right of the screen. You can upload any type of file into your folders by dragging and dropping a file into the dialogue box that appears or by clicking on the Browse button and searching for it. You will see a progress bar and once the file is uploaded it will turn green. Click on the Done button at the bottom to complete the process and close the dialogue box. You can also add folders within folders (to help you organise your content more effectively) by clicking the + Folder button from inside another folder.

Under the Development section on the left hand navigation menu, Targets will display your active targets. Click on the target title to access it.

How targets are structured will vary but you will generally see who set the target (this can be you, your mentor or your personal tutor) and any comments that have been made on that target. You will also have a space where you can add your own comments. You cannot add files to targets, only text comments (these are called reflections in Mosaic) and actions. An example target is shown below.

Most targets will be set in your mentor meetings so you or your mentor will add them in the Mentor Meetings section (see below). The targets themselves will be listed under Targets. Ignore the Reflections section on the left hand navigation menu as we are not using this.

Lesson Observations is where you can add information about lesson observations or meetings that sit outside of your normal mentor meetings. Click on the + Lesson Observation button to add a new item to this section. Complete the fields (some of these are text fields and others are dropdown menus). You can also add files (e.g., lesson plans or other resources that you used during your teaching) to this submission using the + File button at the bottom.

Mentor Meetings on the left hand navigation menu allows you to add information about any mentor meetings that you have had. Click on the + Mentor Meeting button at the top and then complete the fields. You will only be able to add one file to a mentor meeting. If you need to add more, use the Lesson Observations section instead. Once you have saved your mentor meeting you can then create targets for yourself from the meeting outcomes.

Review Points on the left hand navigation menu will display the same information as the Review Points section on the Mosaic homepage.

Onefile Padlet

Padlet is essentially an online pinboard that allows users to 'stick' comments onto it or to share audio, video and text-based files on it. In most cases you will be asked to add comments or content to Padlets that have been created by CTE staff to answer specific questions. Warwick has a site licence for Padlet which is available for both staff and students to use via their Warwick email account. For further information please see:

https://warwick.ac.uk/services/academictechnology/support/guides/padlet-guides/pdl-01/Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

If you have been asked to add your comments to an existing Padlet you will be given a link such as the one below to access it:

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To add a comment to a Padlet simply click on the pink plus button at the bottom right of the screen or double click anywhere on the page. Add a title to your comment by clicking where it says Title and add the body of your comment by clicking where it says Write something... You can also add other content by clicking the relevant icon (from left to right Upload, Link, Google, Snap and More).

To upload a file click on the Upload button (the icon with the underlined arrow). A Files pane will appear on the right hand side of the screen. Click on the pink Pick file button to choose the relevant file or drag and drop a file from your computer onto the Files pane.

Pic Collage

Pic Collage is an app (freely available for both Apple and Android devices) that enables you to create collages using photos from your device, Facebook or Google Photos. You can then share the collages via a variety of options including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Gmail. Pic Collage does have other functionality such as the ability to create cards, but we will not be discussing this here. We have used an Android device to create these instructions.

How to create a formal collage

Open Pic Collage and tap the pink Grids button.

You will be presented with your available images. In this example we are using photos on the device (the Gallery tab) but you can choose images from Facebook or Google Photos instead by tapping the relevant tab at the top of the interface.

Scroll through your images tapping each one that you want to include. They will be highlighted in green and a button will appear at the top right of the screen displaying the number of images you have selected (in this example it shows 7). If you want to remove an image simply tap it again and the green highlight will be removed. When you are happy with your selection click on the green numbered button at the top right of the interface.

You then need to choose the layout for your collage by scrolling through the options at the bottom of the page. You will see a preview of the layout when you tap a particular option. If you tap the 2:3 button at the bottom left of the interface you will scroll through different display widths. You can also choose a background colour/design for your collage by tapping the background button (the square with hatched lines on it to the left of the slider). The slider allows you to adjust how much or how little background you want to show on your collage.

If you decide you do not want to include an individual image you can tap and flick it to the top right of the screen to delete it; the collage will adjust accordingly. A dustbin icon will appear when you do this. You can also tap and drag images from one location on the collage to another. Once you are happy with your layout, tap the green check button to the bottom right of your collage.

You will now be asked to save or share your collage. The Save to Gallery button will save a local copy of the collage onto your device. If you want to share your collage more widely tap the appropriate option at the bottom of the screen and follow the instructions. If you save a local copy of your collage you will be able to edit it and make changes at a later date.

How to create a freestyle collage

The above instructions talk you through how to create a fairly formal collage but you can also create a looser, more informal collage by clicking on the Freestyle button instead of the Grids button. Neil Jarrett from Edtech gives a good account of how to do this with some nice examples on an iPad and this is available below:

https://edtech4beginners.com/2016/02/24/edtech-tutorial-how-to-use-the-app-piccollage-to-create-amazing-posters/Link opens in a new window

Screencasting

A screencast is a digital recording of a computer screen with narration. They are also known as screen recordings or video screen captures. Screencasts are commonly used for creating tutorials, training videos and recorded presentations and for providing audio-visual feedback on assignments (or other types of written work).

It doesn't really matter what software you use to create a screencast, but the important thing to remember is to save your screencast as an .mp4 file as this is the most widely accessible format. Here are some software options to consider:

Blackboard Collaborate

NB: Recording on Apple devices will often produce a .mov file which is usually only accessible on other Apple devices. There is software available to convert .mov files into .mp4 files. Further information is available here:

https://www.aiseesoft.com/how-to/convert-mov-to-mp4-on-mac.htmlLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window

It is good practice to close any browser windows or software that you do not intend to record before you start recording. This will prevent you from recording something by accident (such as private emails!) You should also turn off any pop-up notifications which can detract from the professionalism of the final screencast.

Other screencasting software

If your school has its own screencasting software (e.g. CamtasiaLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window, Jing Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowor SnagitLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window), feel free to use that instead of the Warwick suggestions above. Alternatively see below for further information about some free screencasting tools for teachers:

https://filmora.wondershare.com/screen-recorder/best-free-screencasting-tools-for-teachers.htmlLink opens in a new window

Wireless Casting

Solstice

Solstice is a wireless screen casting tool that enables connection to the projector screen for up to four devices at the same time. Staff and students can connect from tablets and smart phones and can share particular applications with their colleagues. The University is gradually installing Solstice in all teaching rooms when the IT hardware is being upgraded. The Westwood Teaching block has just been upgraded and all of the rooms are Solstice enabled. Instructions on how to use Solstice can be found on the lectern at the front of each room. Solstice is also available in all teaching rooms in the Occulus Building and in the Teaching Grid in the library.

You will need to download the appropriate Solstice App for your device but this is free. Switch the screen on in the relevant room. Select "Solstice" on the input control panel and the screen will display an IP address. Enter this into the Solstice App to display your mobile device content.

Other software/hardware is available for wireless casting including:

Whilst we don't use these in the University you may find other institutions do have these facilities.