Echo360 is a versatile and reliable system that automatically captures lectures and converts classroom voice, video, and visual-aids into high-quality media files. These media files can be accessed online from devices such as tablets, phones, and computers. Instructors can also utilize Universal Capture (Personal), which allows them to record from their own computers.
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Advantages of Echo360
Content and Slide UploadYou can upload a slide or content from your computer or popular cloud storage options such as Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, and OneDrive into a presentation.
Active Learning ToolsInstructors who use Echo360 can utilize active learning tools such as: image quizzes, multiple choice, short answer, Q&A discussions, and confusion flags.
Custom Study GuidesBesides viewing your notes, you can edit your notes, edit or remove the timestamp/location tag for each note, these notes can be collected into a Study Guide to help your students review for the class.
Sharing ContentInstructors decide how they would like to share their Echo360 recordings. Recordings can be automatically published to Brightspace or shared with individual students who missed class or were excused.
Engagement ReportingEcho360 allows you to see engagement reporting on your classes. This allows you to see how students are responding to your videos and that they tend to review the most.
Q&A ThreadThe Q&A tab for the course allows you to post questions or comments about the course in general or about a particular class. You can design the questions to elicit responses from students or to provoke discussions between class members on a topic.
ASR Transcription ServicesEcho360 provides Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) transcription services. This an option that CELT staff can activate for a course if the instructor submits a request. It is the responsibility of the instructor to review and edit transcriptions once they are complete.
Lecture RecordingInstructors who are teaching in classrooms that have Echo360 hardware installed can request that their lectures be recorded. If you are not teaching in a classroom that is properly equipped or would like to record lectures from your office, you can use Universal Capture (personal) to record with your personal computer.
Getting Started with Echo360video
Echo360video offers a range of tools for promoting student learning, engagement, and success, including:
- Lecture capture: Capture high-definition video of in-class lectures, or record screencasts using your computer. Edit your videos at any time with the online editor.
- Content management: Upload, organize, and share video content easily. Then add presentations, PDFs, and other media with a simple drag-and-drop.
- Student engagement: Add polls, quizzes, and other activities to make traditional lectures more interactive. Students use laptops and mobile devices to take notes, mark important or confusing content, and ask and respond to questions in real time.
- Learner analytics: Get real-time behavioral data on class attendance, participation, and at-risk students. Track content views, questions asked, activity responses, and more.