Comments for Learning in the Future http://www2.tlc.unlv.edu/3l0gz/michael Perspectives on technology in education by UNLV Learning Technologies Specialist, Michael Wilder Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:48:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on About by Ernesto Abel-Santos http://www2.tlc.unlv.edu/3l0gz/michael/about/#comment-487 Ernesto Abel-Santos Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:59:55 +0000 http://www2.tlc.unlv.edu/3l0gz/michael/about/#comment-487 Michael; I have created a Google site for my graduate class this semester. I will use it instead of WebCampus to contact students. Most of the syllabus info is there. I also created 12 communitary blogs (using announcement-type pages) for students to discuss scientific articles (A la Wood). The way these blogs will work is that each student will be responsible to find a current scientific paper that applies to a topic discussed in class. The rest of the students will have a week to place commentaries on that specific topic. Could you take a look to see if the site structure makes sense? Send me an email at eabelsan@gmail.com to invite you as a collaborator to the site. Michael;

I have created a Google site for my graduate class this semester. I will use it instead of WebCampus to contact students. Most of the syllabus info is there. I also created 12 communitary blogs (using announcement-type pages) for students to discuss scientific articles (A la Wood). The way these blogs will work is that each student will be responsible to find a current scientific paper that applies to a topic discussed in class. The rest of the students will have a week to place commentaries on that specific topic.

Could you take a look to see if the site structure makes sense? Send me an email at eabelsan@gmail.com to invite you as a collaborator to the site.

]]> Comment on YouTube’s Quick Capture for Education? by michael http://www2.tlc.unlv.edu/3l0gz/michael/2009/04/09/youtubes-quick-capture-for-education/#comment-406 michael Thu, 21 May 2009 18:17:21 +0000 http://www2.tlc.unlv.edu/3l0gz/michael/2009/04/09/youtubes-quick-capture-for-education/#comment-406 Hi, Kinzi, As far as I know, there is no *easy* way to edit the videos you've created using YouTube's quickcapture. Technically, there are ways to extract videos from YouTube (both standalone and Web-based). Once you were able to download your video, you could potentially convert it to a format you could edit, then use your favorite editor. This process is fairly complicated, however...so the simple answer is that the best option is to capture your video directly to your video editing software (such as Windows Movie Maker), *then* upload the final product to YouTube. I hope that helps! Hi, Kinzi,

As far as I know, there is no *easy* way to edit the videos you’ve created using YouTube’s quickcapture.

Technically, there are ways to extract videos from YouTube (both standalone and Web-based). Once you were able to download your video, you could potentially convert it to a format you could edit, then use your favorite editor.

This process is fairly complicated, however…so the simple answer is that the best option is to capture your video directly to your video editing software (such as Windows Movie Maker), *then* upload the final product to YouTube.

I hope that helps!

]]> Comment on YouTube’s Quick Capture for Education? by Kinzi http://www2.tlc.unlv.edu/3l0gz/michael/2009/04/09/youtubes-quick-capture-for-education/#comment-405 Kinzi Thu, 21 May 2009 18:01:59 +0000 http://www2.tlc.unlv.edu/3l0gz/michael/2009/04/09/youtubes-quick-capture-for-education/#comment-405 Is there any way that you can edit your videos using the quickcapture function? Can you copy your video and put it on windows movie maker or is that impossible? Please let me know so I can try it out because I like to edit my videos but I only use quickcapture. Is there any way that you can edit your videos using the quickcapture function? Can you copy your video and put it on windows movie maker or is that impossible? Please let me know so I can try it out because I like to edit my videos but I only use quickcapture.

]]> Comment on YouTube’s Quick Capture for Education? by How secure are your course materials online? | Verso http://www2.tlc.unlv.edu/3l0gz/michael/2009/04/09/youtubes-quick-capture-for-education/#comment-404 How secure are your course materials online? | Verso Thu, 14 May 2009 20:30:45 +0000 http://www2.tlc.unlv.edu/3l0gz/michael/2009/04/09/youtubes-quick-capture-for-education/#comment-404 [...] to create an e-portfolio directly in Google Docs. As I’ve suggested elsewhere in relation to YouTube’s Quick Capture, it’s much safer to create local files and upload them than to work directly in the online [...] […] to create an e-portfolio directly in Google Docs. As I’ve suggested elsewhere in relation to YouTube’s Quick Capture, it’s much safer to create local files and upload them than to work directly in the online […]

]]> Comment on YouTube’s Quick Capture for Education? by suz http://www2.tlc.unlv.edu/3l0gz/michael/2009/04/09/youtubes-quick-capture-for-education/#comment-402 suz Sat, 02 May 2009 20:40:23 +0000 http://www2.tlc.unlv.edu/3l0gz/michael/2009/04/09/youtubes-quick-capture-for-education/#comment-402 I'd go with Paul's point plus I do like to do minimal editing (with Camtasia) and just load them on bliptv. So for me, Youtube would work better for student productions. I’d go with Paul’s point plus I do like to do minimal editing (with Camtasia) and just load them on bliptv. So for me, Youtube would work better for student productions.

]]> Comment on Social Media in Higher Education - Resources by University Social Media Meeting the Demands of Enterprise 2.0 « Compassion in Politics: Christian Social Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation, & Base of the Pyramid/BOP Solutions http://www2.tlc.unlv.edu/3l0gz/michael/2009/02/23/social-media-in-higher-education-links/#comment-397 University Social Media Meeting the Demands of Enterprise 2.0 « Compassion in Politics: Christian Social Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation, & Base of the Pyramid/BOP Solutions Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:44:44 +0000 http://www2.tlc.unlv.edu/3l0gz/michael/2009/02/23/social-media-in-higher-education-links/#comment-397 [...] integrating social media collaboration and communication tools into the 21st century higher education curriculum is critical for our students to adapt to the world of tomorrow. Are you preparing your students to [...] […] integrating social media collaboration and communication tools into the 21st century higher education curriculum is critical for our students to adapt to the world of tomorrow. Are you preparing your students to […]

]]> Comment on YouTube’s Quick Capture for Education? by Paul Left http://www2.tlc.unlv.edu/3l0gz/michael/2009/04/09/youtubes-quick-capture-for-education/#comment-289 Paul Left Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:32:37 +0000 http://www2.tlc.unlv.edu/3l0gz/michael/2009/04/09/youtubes-quick-capture-for-education/#comment-289 The biggest problem I see with this for education is that videos created with Quick Capture exist on the YouTube servers but you have no local copy. Not only can you not re-edit them but imagine what would happen if Google shut down YouTube - all your video materials would disappear overnight. Storing learning materials only on YouTube provides no ongoing security of access. I would always choose to use a local application to record a video then upload it - that way I have a local copy as backup. Paul Left The biggest problem I see with this for education is that videos created with Quick Capture exist on the YouTube servers but you have no local copy. Not only can you not re-edit them but imagine what would happen if Google shut down YouTube - all your video materials would disappear overnight. Storing learning materials only on YouTube provides no ongoing security of access.

I would always choose to use a local application to record a video then upload it - that way I have a local copy as backup.

Paul Left

]]> Comment on Recording all parts of my presentations by Phil Hibbard http://www2.tlc.unlv.edu/3l0gz/michael/2009/01/22/recording-all-parts-of-my-presentations/#comment-136 Phil Hibbard Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:15:39 +0000 http://www2.tlc.unlv.edu/3l0gz/michael/2009/01/22/recording-all-parts-of-my-presentations/#comment-136 Michael, what you're describing is often referred to as a classroom capture system. We've been incorporating classroom capture techniques at The University of Northern Iowa for a couple of years now. The system we've had the most experience with is the Accordent Capture Station (http://www.accordent.com/). It captures and synchronizes your video source, audio source, and computer output and makes it available via the web nearly instantaneously. It's not inexpensive at over $7,000 per installation, including a dedicated machine for the capture station. Portability might be an issue. We're also researching alternatives; one that shows real promise is Panopto (http://www.panopto.com). They make available their CourseCast software through the Socrates program at no cost--always an advantage! You mentioned Camtasia; Camtasia Relay (http://www.techsmith.com/camtasiarelay.asp) is another we're looking at as a less expensive product. They promise to soon release a feature which will allow you to save the capture to your USB flash drive. That process may be exactly what you're looking for. Michael, what you’re describing is often referred to as a classroom capture system. We’ve been incorporating classroom capture techniques at The University of Northern Iowa for a couple of years now. The system we’ve had the most experience with is the Accordent Capture Station (http://www.accordent.com/). It captures and synchronizes your video source, audio source, and computer output and makes it available via the web nearly instantaneously. It’s not inexpensive at over $7,000 per installation, including a dedicated machine for the capture station. Portability might be an issue. We’re also researching alternatives; one that shows real promise is Panopto (http://www.panopto.com). They make available their CourseCast software through the Socrates program at no cost–always an advantage! You mentioned Camtasia; Camtasia Relay (http://www.techsmith.com/camtasiarelay.asp) is another we’re looking at as a less expensive product. They promise to soon release a feature which will allow you to save the capture to your USB flash drive. That process may be exactly what you’re looking for.

]]> Comment on Harnessing the Power of Social Media to Increase Community of Learning in Higher Education by Sebastien http://www2.tlc.unlv.edu/3l0gz/michael/2009/02/03/harnessing-the-power-of-social-media-to-increase-community-of-learning-in-higher-education/#comment-134 Sebastien Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:55:40 +0000 http://www2.tlc.unlv.edu/3l0gz/michael/2009/02/03/harnessing-the-power-of-social-media-to-increase-community-of-learning-in-higher-education/#comment-134 Very interesting post Michael. I agree that social media is a party however some people are better at partying than others. A few quiet guys at the party seemed to have figured out how to turn the party into a learning opportunity. There is Scholarz.net which lets academics share information and WePapers.com which is an online study group. Both these sites have social networking features which open communication between students and make learning easier. Hope the presentation goes well, would love to hear it. Very interesting post Michael. I agree that social media is a party however some people are better at partying than others.

A few quiet guys at the party seemed to have figured out how to turn the party into a learning opportunity.

There is Scholarz.net which lets academics share information and WePapers.com which is an online study group. Both these sites have social networking features which open communication between students and make learning easier.

Hope the presentation goes well, would love to hear it.

]]> Comment on Harnessing the Power of Social Media to Increase Community of Learning in Higher Education by Stevie http://www2.tlc.unlv.edu/3l0gz/michael/2009/02/03/harnessing-the-power-of-social-media-to-increase-community-of-learning-in-higher-education/#comment-133 Stevie Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:10:07 +0000 http://www2.tlc.unlv.edu/3l0gz/michael/2009/02/03/harnessing-the-power-of-social-media-to-increase-community-of-learning-in-higher-education/#comment-133 Great post, Michael! The collaborative nature of social media fits perfectly with the cohort Gen Y. Interesting that they are both coming of age at the same time. About the party, the possibilities are mind blowing so maybe Education is the guy who is a little stunned! Education will catch up. Great post, Michael!

The collaborative nature of social media fits perfectly with the cohort Gen Y. Interesting that they are both coming of age at the same time.

About the party, the possibilities are mind blowing so maybe Education is the guy who is a little stunned! Education will catch up.

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