In this post I discuss the ethical issues that are developing with the use of some AI image generation services.
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Creating educational video content
The impact of video in our everyday life is unquestionable. Video content has become increasingly popular in recent years due to the prioritisation of short-form video content. This traces back to the early 2000s when platforms like YouTube and Vimeo
Read moreVideo editing tips
In this blogpost, we share a few basics of video editing and some tips that will help with producing videos in the future.
Read moreVirtual Lab: an alternative way to support students
With the recent announcement of the temporary closure of the University due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Digital Learning team is now more focussed than ever on how we can support the delivery of effective online learning for both students
Read moreDeveloping a VR Experience: Major Trauma Resuscitation Simulation
Background We are working with colleagues in Medicine, Health Sciences, and staff at the Southampton General Hospital Emergency Department to capture a Major Trauma Resuscitation Simulation in 360 degree video. When viewed in a virtual reality headset, the audience is
Read moreGetting ready for take off
PfCO, what is it and why do we need it? Here in the Digital Learning team, we have owned a ‘Phantom 4’ drone for many years but have never used it to its full capacity. We have, however, produced a
Read moreeCoffee @ SGH: Blackboard – what works well?
Medicine has seen continuing success over the seven years of the university’s Blackboard & VLE Awards, so in July’s eCoffee we explored some features of winning courses, sharing some ideas and inspiration ahead of the next academic year. Blackboard upgrade
Read moreThree ways to create an engaging and effective learning experience
Struggling to capture students’ attention? We live in a world where most, if not all of us, use technology all day every day. No matter what subject you are teaching, it’s probable that written or verbal information alone won’t get
Read moreCommunity of Practice: The basics of video production
As part of the Community of Practice sessions held monthly by the Digital Learning team, Joe Brett from the Digital Learning Media team presented an introductory talk on how to produce videos using modest filming equipment: a handycam/smartphone, audio recorder
Read moreUsing my phone to capture photos and videos
I bought my Samsung Galaxy S8+ phone last March after reading reviews about its ability to take good quality photos and videos. Since owning it, I’ve not really had a chance to test it for producing videos at a professional
Read moreAmazing new Adobe After Effects feature
One of the main events within the media industry is the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) show that happens in Las Vegas every year. Just before this event, audio visual equipment sellers release and/or announce new bits of kit, and updates
Read moreWriting for video
Writing for video is a different skill to creating a lecture or a presentation. Videos tend to be shorter than both of the aforementioned and, as such, require a more focused presentation of information. Focus on key ideas One way
Read moreH5P working to democratise learning
Notes from the H5P conference, Tromsø, Norway, 11–13th September 2017 Empowering educators Around two years ago we were looking for ways to bring activities into web pages and increase the opportunity for students and educators to start to use WordPress
Read moreecoffee @ SGH: Making videos by Dr Scott Border
(Scott Border @ SGH, 2017) May’s e-coffee@SGH was all about making videos and had one of the best turnouts with attendees getting excited to see Dr Scott Border from Anatomy within Medicine discussing his journey creating podcasts and videos for
Read moreUsing video to enhance research impact
Video and social media are now important tools that can help researchers publicise their work to a wider audience.
Read moreArticulate Storyline
Articulate Storyline is one of several excellent software tools that can be used to create rich interactive learning resources.
Read moreStudents collaborating to create video assignments
Students are developing the skills needed to communicate effectively using video.
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