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 YouTube
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 YouTube!
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.