Using Swivls

How to pre-record your instructions, lessons or "flip" your classroom

What is a Swivl?

What is it?

The Swivl is a robotic mount for an Ipad, camera, or smartphone that comes with a remote control Marker. It is designed to track and, with the video capture abilities of the other device, record videos of a moving person. It was designed to capture presentations. (http://www.swivl.com/solutions/#uses)

How does it work?

The Swivl uses tracking, line of sight, technology and a 360 degree rotating platform to follow a handheld Marker. A mount located on the top of the rotating platform is designed to hold various recording devices. When a person wants to record or broadcast a video of themselves in motion the Swivl keeps the camera focused on whoever holds the Marker. The Swivl also has an app that allows videos to be instantly uploaded to a Cloud. (http://www.swivl.com/solutions/#overview

Capture yourself teaching by using a Swivl and share it through Swivl's Cloud account.
Each school site has at least one Swivl that might be able to be checked out from your media center so check to see if it is available or not.