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===Example of Prof Moments===
 
===Example of Prof Moments===
*example lecture with "Prof Moments" (video & handout); text in ACE, some readings available:
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*example lecture with "Prof Moments" (video & handout); text in [uwace.uwaterloo.ca UW ACE], some readings available:
 
*edited videos himself using [http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.asp Camtasia Studio], tablet computer, speak to slides, record with minimal editing, exported to "swf" (flash video)
 
*edited videos himself using [http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.asp Camtasia Studio], tablet computer, speak to slides, record with minimal editing, exported to "swf" (flash video)
 
*notes are taken on "handout pdf" of powerpoint
 
*notes are taken on "handout pdf" of powerpoint

Revision as of 10:05, 14 August 2008

9:15-10:15AM- James Skidmore, UW: “Prof Moments: a video alternative to lecture-casts”

Before Prof-Moments

  • taking notes from an oral Skidmore lecture- Nietzsche contra Wagner
  • difficult to just take notes orally; podcasting audio may not be sufficient
  • Learning Styles important
  • created "Prof Moments"
  • with the consultation from the LT3 centre

Example of Prof Moments

  • example lecture with "Prof Moments" (video & handout); text in [uwace.uwaterloo.ca UW ACE], some readings available:
  • edited videos himself using Camtasia Studio, tablet computer, speak to slides, record with minimal editing, exported to "swf" (flash video)
  • notes are taken on "handout pdf" of powerpoint
  • Skidmore: feels the repetition of listening, watching and notetaking increases learning; in "contact" with the information
  • difficult to multi-task (rollerblade and note-take)
  • assignments- virtual field trip; off into web sites - achieve tasks - they are getting a good introduction
  • provides structure for students
  • 9 units, 40 "prof moments"

Results

  • course evaluations indicate the students like humour, informality,
  • vice into virtue