Video@PolyU

The arrival of broadband access and the invention of new technologies for compressing and streaming video over the internet, along with the increased affordability of sophisticated mobile devices, have combined to make it easier than ever to use video for teaching and learning. This series of workshops will look at how lectures can be made into effective videoclips, and how video can be used in a variety of ways to enhance and add flexibility to teaching and learning, including ‘flipping’ the classroom, building MOOCs, and enable the move to successful blended and online delivery of content.

Video Clips for Classroom Flips: How, Where & Why

Facilitator: Prof. Iris Benzie, HTI
Facilitator: Ian Brown, EDC
Facilitator: Anthony Ho, EDC
Date:28 Feb 2014
Time:12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Venue:R1205

In this first session of the Video@PolyU series, our focus is on how to video-capture your own lectures, and why creating a bank of videoclips can benefit you, your teaching, and your students.

Capturing lectures on video is a challenge and requires a greater emphasis on planning and quality if the medium is to be used to its best advantages. We will share our experience of what needs to be considered in creating effective videoclips, how to go about video-capturing lectures, and how videoclips can be used to flip the classroom into a more interactive learning zone, and be one element of a successful MOOC.

Video Conferencing for Learning and Teaching

Facilitator: Spencer Lo, ITS
Facilitator: Ian Brown, EDC
Facilitator: Anthony Ho, EDC
Facilitator: Prof. Iris Benzie, HTI
Date:20 Mar 2014
Time:12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Venue:R1205

Video conferencing has great potential for learning in Higher Education. The potential lies in creating greater opportunities for more interactive learning amongst participants in multiple locations. Dialogue may be between teachers (and/or remote guest speakers) and learners or amongst learners. However, the success of video conferencing may well be dependent on factors other than the technology.

In this workshop participants will learn about different types of video conferencing and experience Microsoft Lync and Blackboard Collaborate demos. Amongst other things they will be able to participate in discussions, share files, and send text messages to the speakers.

Practical Uses of Video

Facilitator: Ian Brown, EDC
Facilitator: Anthony Ho, EDC
Facilitator: Prof. Iris Benzie, HTI
Date:27 Mar 2014
Time:12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Venue:R1205

Video is a powerful teaching and learning medium. It allows both the teacher and the student to communicate their knowledge and understanding in a rich visual context.

This workshop will explore how teachers can make more effective use of video to enhance students’ online learning. Focus will be on using video features in Blackboard as well as the use of video repositories and commercial videos for teaching such as iTunes University, Khan Academy, TED Talks and YouTube. Participants will also have the chance to create different types of video and then watch them directly on YouTube. Some mention will also be made of different video formats for mobile devices such as the iPad, and video guidelines for online courses such as MOOCs.


EDC Coordinator: Loretta Ho