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Recording lectures at ACU (Echo360)
Echo360 is a presentation capturing device that allows staff to record digital video and audio of presentations and tutorials. Links to these recordings can be uploaded onto web pages or integrated into the learning management system for students to access online at their own convenience.
Students today have iPods, laptops, computers and interactive phones at their fingertips and are accustomed to being able to access information quickly and easily. Echo360 recordings are viewable on a variety of platforms, including both Windows and Macintosh; as well as Apple mobile devices such as iPods and iPhones.
Throughout second semester 2009, Echo360 recording devices are being installed in key rooms on all campuses on a trial basis. A list of these rooms can be found on the Staff questions page.
Advantages of lecture recording
- On demand accessibility
- Effective way for students to review material
- Better way for students to manage note taking during fast paced classes
- Ability for students to catch up when absent
- Higher student retention rate
- Better use of class time
How students use it
- To review challenging content
- To take and update notes
- To clarify comprehension of the language
- To answer specific questions
- For assessment preparation
- To catch up on a missed class
See the Student questions page for more information.
How teaching staff use it
- For lecture capture and presentation for students
- For professional development
- For orientation
- For training
See the Staff questions page for more information.
See Recording lectures with Echo360 (PDF, 2.5Mb) for detailed instructions and screenshots.
