Videos and podcasts can be used in various ways, by both teachers and students. They obviously allow you to introduce variation in the type of teaching material, so that it appeals to different learning styles. You can also give students the opportunity to watch or listen to material again at home, or encourage them to actively create media themselves.

More details of the most frequently used options are given below.

Recording lectures, streaming and hybrid teaching

If you’re looking for the simplest ways to use recordings and video tools:

• See our separate page on web lectures for recording and/or streaming lectures.
• If you need a webcam for hybrid teaching, you can collect a webcam set from the Lipsius reception desk without having to make a reservation.

Producing knowledge clips to optimise use of contact time

Knowledge clips are short videos, up to 10 minutes in length, that explain a specific topic. When used correctly, they can help you make better use of contact time and create more space for interaction and in-depth learning. Within the faculty we use the Flipping the Classroom concept, which means that the information is provided before the lecture with knowledge clips, podcasts or other media, so that the contact time can be optimally used for discussion, teamwork assignments and answering complex questions. In this video, Frans Willem Korsten says more about Flipping the Classroom.

Encouraging creativity with media assignments

It’s also possible to give students media assignments, such as producing video essays or podcasts, offering them the opportunity to process content in a creative way and demonstrate that they know the material.

Watch this guide for more information on supporting students with creating video essays. We also offer workshops for students who want to learn about these media. If your students are interested, please contact ECOLe.

Recording a video or podcast yourself

If you’d like to produce your own knowledge clips, podcasts or other video formats, the video toolkit contains tips and advice on preparation.

Studios and recording equipment

You’re welcome to use the faculty studios and professional assistance of a cameraperson or video technician for recording and editing both video and audio material. Depending on availability, this is possible for larger projects or ad hoc knowledge clips. Contact ECOLe to discuss the options.

You can also loan a video camera, microphone or audio recorder.

Further help and advice

If you feel uncertain about where to start or need advice, please contact ECOLe and we’ll assist in any way we can.