Lightboard: Video Demonstrations that Engage Students (CTE6796)

Thursday, March 5, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Facilitators: Robert Laurin (Information Systems & Technology) and Mary Power (Centre for Teaching Excellence)

Description

A Lightboard is an illuminated glass “chalkboard” for creating stimulating videos. The instructor stands behind the glass and draws the explanation in front of himself or herself, while facing the camera. Instructor presence, and engaging the students with eye contact and gestures, improves upon the traditional chalkboard where an instructor’s back is facing the audience. In the ITMS Waterloo Studio, Media Production Technicians will help instructors record the audio and visual of these presentations. Lightboard videos can become an integral component of blended, flipped, and online courses.

During this [un]workshop, we will demonstrate the use of the Lightboard and share some potential use cases and best practice tips to enable instructors to use this tool to achieve their course outcomes. Come for a tour of the Waterloo Studio and a demonstration of the Lightboard. You can even try it out yourselves!

Registration

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Cancellations

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Accessibility

The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for a CTE workshop or event, please contact CTE via email (cte@uwaterloo.ca) or phone (ext. 33857) and include the session’s title and date. Our workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We also welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, or note-takers; notify us if accommodations are needed in this regard. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.