Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 2, A-8036 Graz, www.medunigraz.at
A Cost-effective Approach to Produce eLectures: Experiences from a Pilot Trial
Herwig Rehatschek, OnlineEduca Conference, December 2012
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Agenda
Introduction Selection process of software environment Implementation – Online Demo Results & experiences
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Facts & Figures Medical University of Graz
founded as faculty in 1863 autonomous university since 2004 ~ 4,300 students 450 annual graduates ~ 1,700 employees 36 university clinics and institutes,
3 research centers 3 diploma, 2 postgraduate,
1 undergraduate studies 16 university training courses
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Definition of „eLectures“
Pod- and vodcasts – podcast = audio recording of lecture – vodcast = video + audio recording of lecture – content is downloadable
Streaming content – video and audio recording of lecture – live transmitted either public or locally
„eLectures“ – audio recording combined with synchronized slides and
animations – online content, usually not downloadable
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Selection Process of Software Environment (1)
Technical criteria – easy to be integrated into a web browser – SW useable by non-technical experts – synchronization audio / video / slides – recording of desktop or parts of it possible – user screen layout variable / configurable – suitable for streaming – automatic indexing for text search
Additional criteria – existing academic customers – licensing costs
Selection Process of Software Environment (2)
COMPARISON AND EVALUATION OF PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENTS FOR
E-LECTURES
Products Lec-
turnity Lecturio Presentat-
ions 2 Go Camtasia Studio 7
Adobe Cap-tivate
SW generates a format to be easily integrated into web applications (preferably flash)
Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Synchronization of slides, audio and video
Yes Yes Yes Limited Yes
Layout of result variable and individually configurable by user
Yes Yes Yes Limited Yes
Necessary plugins for web browser Flash, Real Player, Media Player
Flash, Java Silverlight, Media Player 9
Flash, Media Player
Flash
Automatic indexing for text search Yes No No No
Yes
Structure view Yes Yes Yes No Yes Video recording integrated Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Recording of the desktop or parts of it Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Suitable for streaming content (live events)
Yes No Yes No Yes
Academic customers Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes
Source Code of WebContainer available
No No22 No No Yes
Software to be used without additional technical personnel
Yes No Yes Yes No
Tools for editing provided Yes Yes24 Yes Yes Yes
License costs 152 €
250 € / month
499 € 145 € 125€
Overall rating (1 – 5 smilies)
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Implementation Online Demo Histopathology Exercise
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Example Histopathology Exercise – Virtual Microscope
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Evaluation Results (1) Histo-pathology exercise
Q: I want the histology-pathology exercise in the future
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Evaluation Results (2)
Q: from my current perspective it is very likely that the eLectures are also of use at a later stage in the study.
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Evaluation Results (3)
Q: eLectures provided via the LMS VMC/Moodle are essential for my learning success.
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Hurdles & Motivation Factors
Hurdles Uncontrolled distribution Empty lecture rooms Unclear legal framework Feeling uncomfortable in
front of a camera Insufficient technical
know-how
Motivation factors Virtual lessons Strong wish of students Make exchange of
knowledge easier Advantage for part time
students Professionally produced
eLectures vs. those produced by students
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THANK YOU!
The very complex implementation of eLectures makes it
compareable to classroom lectures
In my opinion I learned from these eLectures more than
from a classroom lecture due to I could execute all elements
in my individual speed
I‘m very grateful for this new format of visualizing
pathology-histology objects!
This eLecture saves time and gives additionally the possibility to repeat it right
before taking the exam!
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Contact information
Dr. Herwig Rehatschek – Head of section „organization of teaching“ – Voice: +43 (0) 316 / 380 4020 – Fax: +43 (0) 316 / 380 9602
[email protected] – Auenbruggerplatz 2, 8036 Graz, AUSTRIA
http://vmc.medunigraz.at
