Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Replaying audio in DyKnow - Dave Berque

Dave talked about the use of the diagrams in DyKnow, with a teacher demoed solution, then student centred response.

The replay feature is really good for the student – it gives them the cues that they need.  Students only replay that which they need. However in the new version has audio recording and replaying.  There are two options – Audio Replay Current Panel (replays all audio on the slide, no matter how many times the panel was written on or come back to).  The second option is Audio Replay Current Panel to End (replays the audio and slide from the current panel until we get to the end).

Dave uses a wireless headset to record his audio.  This can be done for the whole session, or turned on and off as needed.

With a small sample size (10 last year, 14 this year) he evaluated the use of audio replay associated with DyKnow. 

Students really found DyKnow to be useful, and 50% of the class replayed 50% of the recorded session.

He hypothesised that the students who listened most would be the weaker students – this has the potential to “level the playing field” giving the students the time that they need!

One of the feedbacks from students was they loved the replay of class with audio without the pressure of peers.  Others liked to watch them in groups.

Dave also made refresher course for a topic – he reuses this again and again.  There is a technical issue to get this working, email Dave for the details.

Helpful hint – Mic placement is really important – headset mike ensure the mic is where it should be – lapel means you can move away from it… not good!

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