Information Technology Support and the Center for Instructional Design are requesting faculty proposals for our ongoing Swivl video robot pilot program. A Swivl system provides recording of in-class lectures, presentations and performance without requiring a camera operator. Faculty have used the Swivl system for recording lectures, student presentations, and athletic competition. Students are then able to review the recordings outside of class.
Lecture capture video is becoming as prevalent as email in higher education and is an effective pedagogy enhancement for improving student comprehension and retention. The Swivl video system makes it easy to record and upload video to share from your Canvas courses. Student and faculty feedback on using Swivl for in-class recordings has been very positive. Two of our faculty, Gina Gray and James Hart, have presented their outcomes from using Swivl at the annual Teaching and Learning with Technology conference at University Park in March of 2018.
Please submit your proposals prior to the start of the Fall semester. We have three systems for faculty use. Projects will be selected for design, development, and implementation of Swivl into course learning activities.
Swivl demonstration: https://psu.box.com/v/SwivlInfo2018
Video transcript:
Hello! We are inviting new proposals for our Swivl robot recording systems; the Center for Instructional Design has three to lend out to participating faculty.
The Swivl system utilizes an app running on a tablet or smartphone for recording video and multimedia presentations. The Swivl unit is a remote controlled robotic base, which follows the presenter in a classroom or presentation setting.
The Swivl robot is controlled by hand-held markers, which also provide the microphones for recording. In the case of student presentations, control of the Swivl base may be transferred from one marker to another. Three markers are provided with the system.
The Swivl system has been used to record student performances, such as presentations, speeches, and even athletic competition for follow-up review and assessment. Two Scranton faculty presented on using Swivl and student outcomes at the 2018 Teaching and Learning with Technology conference at University Park. Feedback from students has been overwhelmingly positive!
If you would like more information, please contact the Center for Instructional Design, at extension 2654. We look forward to receiving your proposals. Thank you!
Swivl Pilot Request for Proposals document download: https://psu.box.com/v/Swivlproposal2018
Contact Griff Lewis for more information: grl13@psu.edu