#46 - Videoconference in lectures
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Students often do not get to see and understand the real-world applications of what they are learning about, or the problems that we need to respond to with academic research.
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There are often high costs and complicated processes involved in getting external speakers to come into the university.
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We have limited teaching time available for including diverse perspectives in the classroom.
Enhancement goals addressed: Making links to employability | Interdisciplinarity | Real-world challenges | International teaching
Tools and how to get support: Starleaf videoconferencing | Standard teaching room equipment | Catchbox throwable mic | EchoVideo Lecture Capture
Solution overview
Bring an expert into your lecture - for example, an alumnus who is working in a field related to what you are teaching. You can run an effective videoconference in a lecture using the Starleaf system (request setup from IT Services). A specialist microphone and camera is used to enable 2 way communications. You can combine this with the Catchbox throwable mic to easily allow students to interact with the online participants. Can also be recorded using EchoVideo Lecture Capture.
Process
- Contact AV Services for guidance and support, and to request access to the required software and hardware.