What is the Learning Glass?
The Learning Glass is based on the One Button recording setup created by Penn State University.
The Learning Glass is an innovative lightboard technology that redefines how recorded lectures are presented. Using the Learning Glass, instructors are able to present lecture material in a more engaging way for the learner. Rather than having their backs turned to the class while writing information, the instructor is able to maintain face to face contact with the students watching the recorded video. As a student, staff, or faculty member of UGA, there is no charge to use the studios or editing suite.
How Do I Use it?
During the recording, the instructor stands behind the Learning Glass and presents the lecture to the camera while writing information on the Learning Glass as needed. The instructor will write normally, left to right, on the Learning Glass. The image is then inverted during the recording process so that students watching the lecture video are seeing the written information properly.
The Learning Glass is an automated video recording system that can be used without any previous video production experience. The design of the studio allows you to create high-quality video recordings without having to know anything about lights and cameras. You only need to bring your Mac compatible flash drive.
When you have finished recording you will have an .mp4 file on your USB drive that you can take with you or upload quickly to your online account. The .mp4 format can be played on most media websites (e.g. YouTube, Facebook, etc.). The mp4 can also be edited with mainstream editing programs for the Mac and Windows computer systems.
Please note: Wearing dark colors is not recommended when recording while using the Learning Glass due to the black background.
What is the Mini-Lightboard (eGlass)?
eGlass is an illuminated transparent lightboard with a built-in camera. The camera captures your face and writing in the same picture, boosting student engagement. This one-to-one connection eliminates Instructional Split Attention. Record lessons to a compatible flash drive; when finished, you will have an .mp4 file to take with you or upload to your online account.
To watch training videos on how to use the Mini-Lightboard, please visit the eGlass Support Video Library.
Reservations
The Learning Glass and Mini-Lightboard Studio is available from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
To reserve a studio or suite, please use the following forms:
CTL Learning Glass Reservation Form
CTL Mini-Lightboard Reservation Form
CTL Editing and Audio Recording Suite Reservation Form
CTL is also available to provide technical advice, training, and demonstrations upon submission of a demonstration request form.
If you need professional editing services, please contact CTL/Online Learning Media Co-Op at (706) 542-1582.
IMPORTANT: Please remember to bring a Mac compatible 16GB or greater USB flash drive formatted for exFAT. You can use Apple’s Disk Utility Guide for formatting drives.