Dive Brief:
- Faculty at the Florida International University College of Business have created more than 5,000 hours of lecture capture content since it adopted a new technology to record and share the video.
- Campus Technology reports lecture capture technology from Sonic Foundry called Mediasite has allowed faculty to record content during lectures or at their own desks and make it available to students in streaming or on-demand formats.
- Students choosing a synchronous online degree experience have said the new system makes them feel a part of the class, giving them an opportunity to interact with their instructors and peers, ask questions, and answer polls through Mediasite.
Dive Insight:
Colleges and universities using simple lecture capture for online courses will face competition from Mediasite's offering which includes multiview recorders that stream content from up to four recorders at once.
Many schools are developing online courses in professional recording studios, using more advanced editing techniques, and posting video on platforms that have a range of engagement opportunities. This allows small campuses to reach larger populations and expands opportunities for learners who prefer the flexibility of online courses.