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What does the research say about Lecture Capture?
Updated onArticleThis article explores how lecture capture impacts current classrooms, its students, and instructors. Previously, research mainly focused on questions regarding whether lecture capture was good or bad. This article looks beyond that scope and aims to address concerns that come with implementing lecture capture. This includes concerns about student and instructor habits, how lecture capture affects courses, and how different types of courses in return affect the impact of lecture capture.
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Teaching with Technology Resources Assisted-Recording (e.g. filming including on location, lightboard, chalkboard, lecture capture) Lecture Capture Program
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How can I rename and save a .trec file?
Updated onArticleThis tutorial details how to create and save a .trec file type. The trick is that in order to get a prompt to rename your files as you record them, you need to change a default setting before you record. This is especially helpful if you are recording a lot of videos or if you plan to record pieces of videos and edit them together, later.
What is a .trec file? A .trec file is a high resolution file that allows more editing flexibility within Camtasia Studio than any other file type. It is also the only file type that is compatible with both Mac and Windows versions of Camtasia Studio. Even further, currently, you cannot share .cmproj or .camproj files between the two operating systems.
"How to" Technical Guides (Non-Academic Toolbox Tools) TechSmith Camtasia Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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How do I administer Zoom in my course?
Updated onArticleThis guide provides an overview of how to manage Zoom in your Quercus course, starting from deciding whether Zoom is right for you and ending with sharing (and archiving) your recordings. To access and use Zoom, login to the UofT Zoom Portal.
Zoom is now integrated into Quercus! As of August 2022, Quercus offers the ability for instructors and students to connect directly within their Quercus course using a new integration.
"How to" Technical Guides (UofT's Academic Toolbox) Zoom Before you Begin
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Consider participating in the remote editing process
Updated onArticleWe've designed a remote editing process that you allows the Education Technology Office to provide editing services for your self-captured video content. The goal of this project is to offer quick turnaround for videos; to accomplish this, we are keeping the video editing light (think trimming, cutting, combining tracks, and graphical emphasis but not a complete re-design and enhancement of your materials). We do this by spending time during planning to ensure you are capturing high quality content that needs very little editing upon completion.
Teaching with Technology Resources Self-Capturing (Video/Screen Captures, Filming-at-home videos, etc.) Before you Begin
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Evaluate common capturing techniques
Updated onArticleSelf-capturing content requires some preparation. Both hardware (microphone/ webcam) and software (to record your screen) needs to be properly set up to ensure a smooth capturing experience. This guide addresses common self-capture formats (tablet capture, screen capture using PowerPoint, etc) and provides hardware and software recommendations for each format. If you are looking for how to self-capture, please see an Overview of how to self-capture (and share) course content.
Teaching with Technology Resources Self-Capturing (Video/Screen Captures, Filming-at-home videos, etc.) Before you Begin
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Select your screen recording and video editing software
Updated onArticleIn addition to the hardware that you'll need to record a voice over video lecture, you'll also require software. You will need to have software that does either/or or both of screen capturing and editing installed on your computer. It is highly recommended that you use a computer for this process, though some apps with tell you that you can edit right on them. Editing, especially, is a resource-intensive process and requires a good amount of RAM and a decent graphics card (see how much RAM do you need for video editing for more information).
You may choose which options work the best for you (and there are lots out there!), but our recommendations (with download links) are included below. You might also consider participating in our remote video editing process, wherein we can support some of the technical work of producing video content.
Teaching with Technology Resources Self-Capturing (Video/Screen Captures, Filming-at-home videos, etc.) Selecting your software
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How can I record a video?
Updated onArticleTechSmith SnagIt allows you to record whatever is happening on your screen; this can be any application (e.g. coding software, technical software, or any other kind of content). If you can see it on your screen, you can use this to record it using SnagIt.
"How to" Technical Guides (UofT's Academic Toolbox) TechSmith SnagIt Recording
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Decide what video recording and editing software works for your project
Updated onArticleThis guide helps you evaluate which tool is most suited (there are benefits and drawbacks to each) to both record and edit your videos. This often involves evaluating editing features, exported video formats, what is able to be recorded, and compatibility with certain platforms. If you are looking for how to record content, see this guide on how to self-capture (and share) course content. If you have course content or are looking to record content that needs to be edited, consider participating in the remote editing process.
Teaching with Technology Resources Self-Capturing (Video/Screen Captures, Filming-at-home videos, etc.) Selecting your software
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How to use SnagIt to self-capture in person activities
Updated onChecklistThis quick 6-step checklist will help you get set up with using SnagIt for lecture capture.
- For a full guide on using SnagIt at U of T, please see CTSI's guide to using SnagIt for lecture capture.
- For additional documentation and video tutorials on SnagIt features, refer to the Snagit Tutorials site.
Teaching with Technology Resources Self-Capturing (Video/Screen Captures, Filming-at-home videos, etc.) Self-lecture capture of in-person teaching activities (e.g., lectures, tutorials)
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How can I download SnagIt?
Updated onArticleTechSmith Snagit replaced TechSmith Relay as U of T's new lecture capture software as of January 2019. TechSmith Relay and TechSmith Fuse are no longer available. TechSmith Snagit is available to Faculty, Staff and Students with a valid UTORid.
The University of Toronto has licensed TechSmith Snagit as the institutional lecture recording solution to provide screen and audio recording. Resulting videos are saved locally on the computer where they were recorded and can be shared via streaming services such as U of T Libraries' MyMedia or Microsoft Stream.
"How to" Technical Guides (UofT's Academic Toolbox) TechSmith SnagIt Set up