Pre recorded lectures

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Create audio lectures covering core theory and content to be uploaded to MyBeckett. May be downloaded for offline viewing.

Pre-recorded lectures offer flexibility by allowing students to study at their own pace and revisit material while also helping to mitigate issues with internet connectivity. However clear instructions and a coherent presentation structure throughout your module will be required to help support independent learning
Consider breaking your lecture down into shorter chunks of no more than 20 minutes. It can be difficult to retain engagement and concentration online during long lectures
Build longevity into your pre-recorded lectures by concentrating on core theory and content. Material that is cohort or time specific and needs to be updated regularly can be added elsewhere in your module area
Consider the design of your presentation. Does it support accessibility (e.g. inclusion of alternative text for images) and inclusivity (e.g audio provided, option to download for offline access)? This supports students who use Screen Readers and various learner types, such as those with dyslexia. For more information visit Disability Advice
Remember to provide a mechanism for the class to ask questions about the lecture, for example, use an MS Team or MyBeckett discussion board, rather than individual emails

Key Functionality (Technical) For pre-recorded lectures	MS PowerPoint	Panopto Replay	MS Sway
Screen-sharing	Yes	Yes	No
Video sharing	Yes	Yes	Yes
Screen recording	Yes	Yes	No
Audio recording	Yes	Yes	Yes
Captions/transcripts	No	Yes	No
Record live sessions	No	Yes	No
Self directed quizzing	No	Yes ¹	Yes
Whiteboard	Yes	No²	No
Ability to input maths and chemical symbols	Yes	No³	No
Student engagement captured ⁴	No	Yes	No
Availability
Offline options	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tool available from	Part of Microsoft O365	Software Installation required - Visit ITS Self service for more information	Part of Microsoft O365

Simple Multiple choice questions can be inserted into a recording once it is complete
You can use a separate whiteboard on your device and record the screen or use a webcam to capture hand drawings on paper
You can capture PowerPoint slides and anything else visible on your desktop within Panopto
You can look at the analytics to see which students have viewed the recording and how much of it