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You’ll probably get a variety of differing opinions on this front. In my opinion, the camera is not the biggest issue. I would be tempted to use whatever I had available. I’ve recently used my iPad, my iPhone and a Samsung Galaxy camera and they all do quite a reasonable job. The bigger issue is likely to be the conditions in which you are recording. If you are shooting directly into a strong light source (classroom window) you are always going to be struggling to get a reasonable finish. However, if you have a good light source mostly behind you, you are more likely to get consistently even and clear images. This suggests that camera placement is critical.

A more important component of any classroom video recording would be the use of a device that records a better quality audio and enables the camera to follow the main subject. This can be achieved with the use of device called SWIVL.

SWIVL technology enables the subject to wear a lanyard type device (includes a microphone) which also happens to be a tracking device. This has the dual purpose of recording the audio directly and close to the main source and since the lanyard microphone is also a tracking device, the camera which is mounted on the SWIVL base is able to pan and tilt in following the main subject.

A pretty good deal in terms of functionality.

We’ve seen this device evolve through three generations over the past four years. Generation 1 was quite an inconsistent technology so if you are in a position to consider purchasing a recycled SWIVL, be wary of the first series. Generation 2 was a huge improvement and we have one in this office that with the appropriate practice and training works a treat. I have not used the latest incarnation of SWIVL but I sense that it has probably improved slightly on something that was already quite good.

The other interesting offering from the SWIVL people is that they provide a free cloud based solution for storing some of your video recordings. Mind you, this is not something that I have taken advantage of. I have always been happy to use YouTube and other cloud storage services.

https://www.aptech.com.au/swivl-c-series-robot.html

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Swivl Capture App for the iPad lets you record and create engaging videos of your presentations, lectures or demonstrations from in front of the camera.

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Record with a neutral background so that your subject can be transported anywhere

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Use the iPad Movie Editor to create photo and video resources

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Use the iPad Movie Editor to create photo and video resources

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For effective recording

Instructions:

1. Go to the Apple App Store and load the Swivl app and the Box app
onto your iPad or iPhone. (Note that the Swivl app appears under the
“iPhone” results but is compatible with iPads with cameras.)

2. Make sure your iPad/iPhone settings will allow Swivl to use the
microphone (or you will not record audio). See Settings > Privacy
> Microphone, and turn on the Swivl switch.

3. Check your device’s storage space and battery charge.

4. Open Swivl and tap the gear icon to open Settings. Select the “Med” video size for recordings of about an hour.

5. Tap the camera icon to exit settings and return to camera mode.

6. To start recording, tap the camera icon again. It will blink red and
green while recording, and the timecode will appear in the top corner.

7. To stop the recording, tap the camera icon again; it will quit blinking and return to green.

8. Tap the files icon in the bottom left corner to view recordings. Tap
a recording’s image to set options. Click Save to Photos. (Share on
YouTube seems to run into problems with larger files.)

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Easily record teacher AND student interactions for a holistic understanding of the classroom. With deeper insights, teachers are empowered to make meaningful changes in the classroom.

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uTube video's on how to use many Digital Tools

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Digital Learning Tools For Any Classroom - Lessons - Tes Teach

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