Educational Conundrum of the Week – Capture that Lecture

 

Capture that lecture

Lecture capture has been getting more popular and inquiries about it at Educational Technology Services (ETS) have been steadily growing. We can all see the benefits capturing a lecture for students to review. Also, note taking may be reduced allowing students to better connect with the content at hand.  But, when a lecture capture has been suggested some instructors say, “But students may stop coming to class and just watch online.” Would you include a lecture capture? If so, how would you include one? If not, why not?