Cumbernauld College Using Logitech Camera with students on supported learning programmes at Cumbernauld College Colleen Hurren - Learning Technologist Linda Aitcheson – Lecturer, Supported Programmes
Logitech Video Effects
Logitech Webcams • Brought in for European project involving Skype • Video effects noticed • Used for learner engagement during freshers’ week • Learners with learning difficulties responded particular well – story telling potential evident
Video Effects – what they do Follow the user’s head with: • Facial accessories – hats, beards, etc, • Avatars – cars, flowers, people • Fun filters – magic mirrors • Video masks – the Mona Lisa - And you can now make your own masks!
Advantages of Webcams with Video Effects • Cheap • Easy to learn • Easy to use • Quick to install • Portable – can be installed anywhere • Outputs (photo and video) to computer, e-mail or You. Tube
Some more accessories/avatars
Logitech Webcams - tips Available from Amazon Any Logitech webcam that has “video effects” Better to buy HD for picture quality Install software from Logitech website Comes with some avatars – install more from website • Give yourself 15 mins to install and 5 mins to download extra effects • • •
More Tips • Use a reasonably fast computer • Remember to check volume for video • Watch out for people wandering behind the video subject - use a screen • Reset face-tracking if avatars are not working • Be careful what you put on You. Tube!
Linda Aitcheson – Lecturer, Supported Programmes • First introduced to School link. • This group merged with less able group. • Software engaged all learners at different levels of ability and confidence. • Promoted team work and peer support. • Engaged learners. • Improved ICT skills. • Improved ownership of learning.
Linda Aitcheson – Lecturer, Supported Programmes • Positive feedback from first project. • Two further projects on-going. • One based on drama with complex needs group. • One based on IT with more able group.
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