1. Flip It – the use of flip videos to encourage active learning University of Hertfordshire, Business School Presenters: Karen McCourt Karen Robins (Amanda Relph)

2. Aims of the session: To provide an overview of this pilot project. Report back on our findings (staff and students). Recommendations and limitations of Flip video cameras. Discussion.

3. Background Information Aim: to enhance the learning experience by offering students alternative opportunities for engagement. Methodology: Apply for ethics approval. Secondary research - conduct assessment review. Primary research – staff interviews, student questionnaires and focus groups to evaluate the benefits. Data Analysis.

4. Using Flip Video Cameras How do you think staff and students could be using the flip video cameras? 2 minutes, please write your ideas on the post it notes!

5. Staff: Usage: LecturesGroup discussions Guest speakers InterviewsAssignment brief SeminarsSummary information FAQRevisionAssessment Form/Sum Marketing tool Exhibitions and events Trips e.g. New York Used during snow days Used in Blended modules Feedback: “The cameras record body language as well as what’s said … a great research tool” “The flips are great as a vehicle for reflective practice” “Emailing the video directly to the students was so simple and quick to do”

6. Student: Feedback: They found them easy to use. Students enjoyed using the cameras. Strongly recommend using them in future modules. They strongly disagree to providing a £100 cheque as a deposit, some question the camera value. Usage: UH and Module aspirations Feedback from Open Days Video diariesGroup meetings Practise presentations Presentation delivery Research projects Focus groups Interviewing staff Interviewing local businesses

7. Moving Forward: 1.Encourage staff to experiment. 2.Promote the various techniques. 3.Find a solution to loan cameras (and other equipment, EVS) and record students borrowing. 4.IPR, copyright and ethics. Leaflet distributed to all BS academics. Permission forms (developed by School of Education). Guides on using the cameras and how to upload/email. Manual on how to upload to VLE.

8. References: Beilke, J.R. Stuve, M.J. & Williams-Hawkins, M.A. (2008) ‘Clubcasting: educational uses of podcasting in multicultural settings’. Journal of Multicultural Education & Technology. 2(2): pp107-117. Hürst, W. & Waizenegger, W. (2006) ‘An overview of different approaches for lecture casting’. IADIS Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems. 22 July. Amsterdam: IADIS. Available at: http://people.cs.uu.nl/huerst/Publications/2006_ml.pdf [Accessed: 1 July 2009]. Moses, J.S. & Morales, C. (2006) ‘Podcasting: Recording, managing, and delivering the classroom experience’. Chicago: Educause Evolving Technologies Committee. In Gattis, L. (2008) ‘Getting started with instructional podcasting’. Academy of Business Education. 25 September. South Carolina: ABE. Available at: http://www.abe.sju.edu/proc2008/gattis2.pdf [Accessed: 1 July 2009]. Windham, C. (2007) ‘Confessions of a podcast junkie: a student perspective’. EDUCAUSE Review. 42(3): pp 1-10. “Seven things you should know about flip cameras”, http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7043.pdf http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7043.pdf

9. Project Team Details Karen McCourt (Project Lead) Educational Technologist k.mccourt@herts.ac.uk 01707 281270 Karen Robins Director of Learning and Teaching (Business School) k.robins@herts.ac.uk 01707 285478 Amanda Relph Assistant Director of Learning and Teaching (Business School) a.relph@herts.ac.uk 01707 285423 Thank you for listening. If you have any further questions or queries about Flip videos for teaching, learning and assessment, then please contact us: