What is the Lightboard Recording Studio?
Kaltura Video Tutorial: eGlass (Lightboard) Basics
UWGB instructors and students can reserve and use the Lightboard (eGlass) studio located on the 5th floor of the Cofrin Library (CL 505 B). The lightboard functions like a transparent whiteboard. You write on one side of it, and a camera records you from the other side.
Potential Use Cases
The lightboard can be a valuable tool for presenting complex materials, such as mathematical formulas or diagrams. By allowing presenters to write or draw while explaining content, it provides helpful visuals that enhance understanding, making it ideal for engaging students and simplifying complex topics.
It can also be used to facilitate ‘flipped learning.’ In this case, students receive scaffolded instruction outside of the classroom and class time is then reserved for discussion or activities in which students apply concepts to further engage with the subject matter.
Tips for Before You Record
Before you record your video using the lightboard, consider the following planning tips:
- Keep it short. Lightboard videos should be a single topic that can fit easily on a single board. If your video requires constant erasing, it is likely too long.
- Organize your content. Develop a structured outline or script and rehearse your video beforehand to ensure preparedness and to streamline the recording process.
- Practice writing before you record. Spacing can be an issue on the lightboard so it is a good idea to practice laying out any complex drawings or text that you want to use in your video ahead of time. You could practice on a whiteboard or on the lightboard itself before recording.
- Clothing choice. Dark, solid colors (grey, navy, deep reds, etc.) are best. The markers you use for the board are neon colors and tend to blend in with light shades, becoming hard to read. Avoid wearing black so you don’t blend in with the background and don’t wear clothing with large logos or lettering (the writing/logo of your shirt will be flipped and might be a potential distraction in the video).
Tips for Recording Your Video
During the recording process, keep the following tips in mind to enhance the quality and effectiveness of your video.
- Do a quick mic-check. Consider recording a quick 10-30 second video to ensure that the microphone, camera, lightboard brightness and settings are functioning properly.
- Stay close to the eGlass lightboard. Stepping away from the board will reduce the amount of light that hits your face and may also affect the camera focus, making you appear blurry.
- Try to leave room for yourself as you write on the glass. Be mindful of space as you draw and write on the board. Move to the side as you write and try to not cover your face with text.
- Point and emphasize content. When you are speaking about something specific on the board, point to it, circle it, or underline it to draw attention to that specific item.
- Look at the camera when recording. When you are not drawing or writing, address the camera as it represents your audience.
- Have fun with it and enjoy the process! Having fun while making these videos will make for more engaging content.
Reserving the Room
Reserve and check out the room through the UWGB library reservation system.
- Note: Please call the UWGB IT Service Desk at 920-465-2309 or report issues to gbit@uwgb.edu if you encounter technical difficulties with the studio computer or lightboard hardware.
Related Resources & Alternative Recording Methods
- Lightboard Studio – Quick Start Guide (UKnowIT)
- 10 Tips for Recording Lectures – UWGB CATL, (The Cowbell)
- Using Kaltura (My Media) for Video Recording, Storage, and Sharing – UWGB CATL, (The Cowbell)
- Tip: CATL recommends uploading all lightboard recordings to your Kaltura My Media for storage and Canvas sharing purposes.
- Enhance Course Videos with PlayPosit in Mere Minutes – UWGB CATL, (The Cowbell)
- Tip: Take your videos a step further and add in student engagement and reflection questions with PlayPosit.