Video

Video Maker Guide - a cheat sheet to the range of of ways (from simple to pro) that you can make a video for teaching.

"Flipped Classroom" in a nutshell - Abelardo Pardo describes the flipped classroom and how he uses it to improve the student experience. Abelardo is Associate Professor at the School of Electrical and Information Engineering, and member of the Centre for Research on Learning and Innovation (CRLI), at the University of Sydney.

University Supported

• Echo 360 - Automated lecture recording service available in campus lecture theaters. More information at University ICT Services.
• Kaltura - Video and audio streaming services. Videos are uploaded by teachers for inclusion in Units of Study within the LMS. More information at University ICT Services. Warning: Kaltura will be replaced with ARC as part of the move to the Canvas LMS.
• ARC - Video upload and annotation available directly from our Canvas LMS. [View ARC demo]

FASS Supported

• Swivl - Tripod system that automatically tracks the person currently talking (useful for unmanned video recording in a group or classroom where the speaker is changing). FASS has a number of Swivl cameras to lend out to staff. Book a Swivl from FASS. [View Swivl demo]

Unsupported

• YouTube - Publish videos to the web for free. Videos can be made public, private or available only to certain users. YouTube videos can be linked from, or embedded into, LMS pages. (free)
• Vimeo - Like YouTube but less screen clutter and ad-free for the paid version. Used commonly for education. (free + paid)
• Quicktime - Video recording and playback software with basic editing features. Quicktime lets you easily record a screen video on a Mac. Great for demonstrating how software is used. (free)
• iMovie - Basic video editing software available on a Mac. Great for cleaning up screen recordings or other videos. (free on Mac)
• Camtasia - Allows screen and audio capture of powerpoint slides, internet content and basically anything that appears on the screen. Used in conjunction with a webcam it can simultaneously record a talking head. The DIY booth uses Camtasia in conjunction with a high quality camera and microphone within a soundproofed room. (Paid). - [View Camtasia tutorial]

NOTE: University Supported: supported by the University of Sydney helpdesk. FASS Supported: available to Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences staff. Unsupported: Used by academics but not supported by the university. More info on the About page.