Take some time to try something new and explore the various technologies available to Harper faculty. The Academy offers two recording studios (located on the third floor in Building F near the Academy, F317) equipped with technology for creating engaging media content. The studios include a Lightboard for creating interactive videos, a podcast microphone for recording audio, a green screen, and Camtasia editing software. The Panopto online video platform is also available for instructors to record and edit videos, with features like automatic captioning, quizzes, and analytics.
The Lightboard is an innovative way for instructors to present their content. With the use of a glass board and fluorescent markers, instructors can record themselves writing and drawing while facing their audience.
Watch this video to see how Harper faculty and staff have used the Lightboard.
Podcasts are also an effective tool for engaging students. Faculty members can record podcasts on various topics and share them with their students as supplemental material. Podcasts can be used to explore topics in greater depth, provide interviews with experts, or discuss current events.
Listen to this podcast “History That Matters” by faculty member Robert Allare, History.
The green screen is a recent addition which allows faculty members to create videos with virtual backgrounds and is useful for instructors who want to create videos that take place in a specific location or setting.
Camtasia editing software is available in the recording studios for faculty members who want to edit their videos. This software enables instructors to add special effects, captions, and other visual elements to their videos to make them more engaging and interactive.
The Panopto online video platform allows instructors to record and upload their videos to a secure and centralized location. The platform also includes advanced features such as automatic captioning, video quizzes, and analytics to help instructors track student engagement. Panopto is easy to use and a good place to start creating content.
Get started with Panopto.
To learn more about the recording studios at Harper College and the Panopto video platform, reach out to the Academy for information on how to reserve the recording studios and get started creating with these exciting technologies.