Lecture Recordings

Content from traditional in-person teaching is fleeting, but can be preserved through recordings. It's not just about making content such as PowerPoint slides or PDF documents available, but also combining them with video and audio so that the conditions facilitate learning.

Recording of board writing is also part of such a recording. Using interactive whiteboards for this purpose makes this possible with minimal effort.

Why use lecture recordings?

Primarily, lecture recordings serve to prepare for and follow up on in-person sessions. Students use the recordings for exam preparation and can watch them at their own pace. Missed content can be caught up on, and learning becomes independent of time and location. The compatibility of studying with family and other commitments such as work requires recording of in-person sessions.

In addition, sessions for which a lecture recording has been provided in advance can be used to deepen content and for practical exercises.

How do I use lecture recordings?

Lecture recordings can be available as 90-minute clips or as smaller thematic segments in Stud.IP or ILIAS. Other materials such as additional literature, inclusion in learning modules, and online tests increase the didactic value of the recording.

Lecture recordings are suitable for…

...recording foundational lectures, lecture series, expert lectures, and other sessions that can be easily captured. The longevity of the content allows for multiple uses of a lecture recording. In this case, the in-person session can gradually be redesigned to serve as a deeper exploration of the content.

What pitfalls should I be aware of?

When lectures are provided 1:1 as recordings, there is a risk that students will postpone learning until the future and thus until the exam period. Including practical and current examples (which do not necessarily need to be recorded) motivates students to actively follow the learning process during the lecture.

Note: Lecture recordings are not a substitute for in-person teaching; they serve as a supplement to the in-person session.

How do I create lecture recordings? / Where can I get help?

At the University of Göttingen, the software Camtasia is used for recording lectures. Access to the software is available, among other places, in all lecture halls according to the lecture hall concept. Follow the link to the overview of rooms where you can independently record your lectures and seminars. On our training page, you will also find additional helpful resources. We are happy to provide you with individual support.