Currently, Chapman Auditorium is the only room with a full time installed capture system. There is an additional mobile unit that can be used on request.

The use of the lecture capture system is always voluntary. All scheduled courses are loaded by default into the system but all instructors are notified before the recordings begin as to whether they want to participate.

Not at all! The system works completely transparently and independently of the instructor. All that you simply do is walk in and teach your class like you would any other and about an hour after your class is finished you will receive an email with links to the different formats available for distribution.

At this time only the instructor receives notification of the recordings. It is up to their discretion as to whether they share these recordings or simply reserve them.

At this time only those with access to the link provided in the email. In the future more access options will be provided.

The Echo360 lecture capture system uses industry standard formats like Flash, JPEG, h.264/MP4, and MP3. A computer with any modern up-to-date web browser, Flash, and a podcast viewer like iTunes will be able to take full advantage of our system.

Any of the links may be used in TLEARN. We are currently working to povide more automated abilities to post to TLEARN.

The mobile unit requires a camera operator most of the time and there is an associate cost based on length of recording. The room must also have access to an audio and video feed from the room and computer. Most university classrooms are ready with advanced warning. We request at least 24hour notice to make appropriate arrangements. You can request the use of the Lecture Capture system using the electronic equipment request form.

Our experience and the findings of other institutions and studies show that typical classroom attendance is not affected by the use of lecture capture systems. As with introduction of any new technology it is up to the instructor to make the class an engaging experience where a recording will merely supplement the expereince rather than replace it.

We do have a limited ability to edit and replublish lectures. At this time this is limited to basic cuts to remove dead space or mistakes. We do not have the ability to replace the video or add content after the lecture has been given.