Automated Lecture Recording

Abstract

SynonymsAutomated lecture capturing; Presentation recordingDefinitionThe term automated lecture recording describes processes that aim to capture instructional classroom or lecture-hall events with a minimal use of manual processing.IntroductionProviding recorded lectures for download or online viewing over the Internet has become popular at many universities. Educational institutions use such recordings as a means to make classes available to more people. In addition, providing classroom recordings online can improve education for their local students – for example, to cope with conflicting dates, to catch up with presentations they missed due to illness, or by simply offering them the ability to repeat parts of selected lectures when preparing for exams. Recorded courses are usually made available for download through a web browser or for online viewing via streaming. Recent trends also include the distribution of lecture recordings via podcasting [1]. ...