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“Learning Glass” Videos
Posted by Michael Annus
Why You Might Use the “Learning Glass” Set-up
“Learning Glass” is a good corollary for faculty who use a whiteboard for teaching. It has the advantage of providing “instructor presence” as well. And for those of you who are uncomfortable in front of a camera, doing something active like drawing can help take the edge off.
The Process
You’ll meet with me, Michael Annus, in advance to go over the whole process and to answer any questions you might have. We’ll talk about what you want to do to prepare for the recording, including whether you’ll work from outline or a script (we do have a teleprompter available). Some (most) faculty bring along a paper outline only that they keep near-at-hand.
On the day-of the recording, you will be able to just focus on what you want to accomplish and we take care of the rest. I’ll be there to direct things and provide feedback and/or answer questions as we go along. We aim to create a low-pressure environment for you so that you can do your best work.
Please take a look at the videos in this playlist to see how PCC faculty have used this set-up:
Learning Glass playlist on YouTube
Stills of the Learning Glass Set-Up
The Learning Glass is set-up in the TCB 111 studio at PCC’s Sylvania campus. We use professional gear, including a high-definition video camera with 4K capabilities, studio lights and an overhead/boom microphone (so that you can work untethered to a lapel mic).
About Michael Annus
Video Producer at PCC (for 18 years), working with faculty to create meaningful videos for teaching and learning. MFA in Film & Video Production and MA in Cultural Anthropology with experience teaching courses in both disciplines.... more »