{"id":17928,"date":"2023-04-03T11:38:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T01:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/educational-innovation.sydney.edu.au\/teaching@sydney\/?p=17928"},"modified":"2024-03-08T14:50:15","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T03:50:15","slug":"whiteboard-no-lightboard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/educational-innovation.sydney.edu.au\/teaching@sydney\/whiteboard-no-lightboard\/","title":{"rendered":"Whiteboard? No; lightboard!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Educational Innovation Media Team has added a new piece of equipment to its studio; a lightboard. It\u2019s similar to a whiteboard or blackboard, but the writing surface is a clear piece of glass illuminated with LED lights. The presenter can look through the glass as they write, to the video camera on the other side. This means eye contact can be maintained with the viewer, which increases engagement. Using the lightboard is just like teaching in the classroom, but in a format that is perfect for online delivery of content. The best news is, there\u2019s no new tech to learn, with no added barriers to your existing presentation style. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can use the lightboard to record content which can be text, illustrations, diagrams or anything else you can think of. Academics who use a lightboard in their teaching say it facilitates student engagement with<\/span> online <span data-contrast=\"auto\">content enabling<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> student reflection before class and broader discussions in class. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>But I don&#8217;t know how to record or edit!<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That\u2019s where Educational Innovation&#8217;s Media Team can help. We will record you in our studio in the Education Building and then edit the recording and deliver the final product to you. We\u2019ll also teach you the secret art of writing backwards \u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How does this actually work?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sit back and watch as we explain how easy and fun the lightboard is to use.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sydney.instructuremedia.com\/embed\/f99c6618-90df-494b-9d52-9a32df514d5e\" width=\"560px\" height=\"320px\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Let&#8217;s hear from someone who has actually used this thing<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We spoke with Dr Stephen George-Williams, a Senior Lecturer (Education-Focused) from the School of Chemistry, about his experiences using the lightboard:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>I&#8217;m always curious about new technology and teaching methods to improve the learning experience for my students. I learned video editing skills over the pandemic but found that videos alone were quite passive. I was <strong>looking for a way to make more engaging videos<\/strong>, and that&#8217;s exactly what a lightboard can offer! It&#8217;s a <strong>simple experience<\/strong> of writing on the board while talking, similar to delivering a normal class.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>So, what did my students think? Well, firstly, they seem to believe that I\u2019m a wizard that learnt to write backwards! But after that settles down, they <strong>really appreciate the videos<\/strong>. <strong>Student questions have become more in-depth<\/strong> than in previous years. Overall, I\u2019m very happy with both the lightboard videos and how easy they are to produce, especially as I didn\u2019t have to do any editing!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here is an example of one of the many videos Stephen has made using the lightboard:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sydney.instructuremedia.com\/embed\/b7d86997-1e94-4bc9-8346-0036c26e3e9a\" width=\"560px\" height=\"320px\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Can we see another example please?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Below is a video of Prof. Tim Bedding from the School of Physics using the lightboard to explain Maxwell\u2019s Equation. To create this resource, Tim took advantage of the other recording styles available when shooting with us in the studio. The lightboard is on wheels and can be moved easily to record additional material for your video. We have many resources available to you, so take advantage!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sydney.instructuremedia.com\/embed\/7b7aa8c4-a629-4633-9c96-97b2e126a2a8\" width=\"560px\" height=\"320px\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Tell me more!<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you would like to find out more about the lightboard, and the other video services we provide, please visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/intranet.sydney.edu.au\/teaching-support\/teaching-resources\/educational-media.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Educational Innovation Media Team intranet page<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:Timothy%20Harland%20%3ctim.harland@sydney.edu.au%3e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tim Harland<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Educational Innovation Media Team has added a new piece of equipment to its studio; a lightboard. 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