Only classes that are scheduled in the timetabling system as a “lecture” will be automatically recorded. A class listed as a “tutorial” will not, however you can still record the class using the ad-hoc recording option.
Depending on the devices available in the room, Echo360 will record:
- The presenter's computer screen (and any materials being presented on it)
- Audio via the microphone device(s) provided (may be fixed to a lectern or a mobile microphone)
- Video through the computer webcam (if installed and enabled manually by the lecturer)
You should not record or upload video of students as participants or presenters without their consent and approval.
Recording tips
When recording, you should be aware of the proximity of the microphone. If it is fixed to a computer or lectern, stay within range of it so that you can be heard properly in any recordings. Instructions for how to use the wireless microphone will be provided in every lecture capture enabled teaching space.
If you are fielding questions from your students, it is good practice to repeat the question when giving your response. This way you can ensure that the microphones will have picked up the audio. An answer without a question can be very confusing to students!
Don't use a physical whiteboard as a visual aid during your discussion. Instead type your responses into a Word document (or similar) so that it is captured by as part of the screen recording.
Ensure that you arrive at the lecture space a few minutes early. This will ensure that you don't have 'black space' at the beginning of your recording.
Ensure that you start and finish your lecture on time. If your lecture runs over schedule then the end of your lecture will become the beginning of someone else's!