It's important to capture high-quality videos in order to effectively provide feedback. The great news is that the best recording equipment to use is the device that you already have. Edthena allows you to upload videos from your mobile phone, tablet, or laptop.
Laptop, Chromebook, and Android phone users should use the recorder within the web browser for best-uploading results. iPad and iPhone users can utilize the Edthena app to easily record and upload videos. If you record a video on your device camera roll, it's also possible to upload your video file.
Upgrading classroom video recording
Your current device will work great to record high-quality videos that can be shared easily on Edthena and will be good for classroom observations.
There are some ways you can improve your recording quality with some accessories. These are "nice to haves" and not required for all scenarios:
- External microphone. The easiest way to record audio for your videos is to just use the device you already have. If you would like the ability to capture more discourse that is happening in the classroom you can check out these low cost Lavalier microphone kits. If having very high-quality audio is important to you, consider the iRig Mic Cast 2 or Zoom IQ7.
- External universal wide-angle lens clip. Your mobile phone, tablet, or laptop can be placed at different spots in your classroom to ensure that you are recording the best angles of your lesson. To capture an even wider view of your class, a wide-angle lens clip can be easily attached to your phone.
- Flexible stands and tripods. Your device can be placed on any steady surface that is already in your classroom. If you would like to increase the flexibility of where to place your phone or camera you can look into these flexible stands and tripods.
Optional: If you're purchasing a new camera
We want to stress again that Edthena allows you to record and upload videos from your mobile phone, tablet, and laptop, so there is no need to buy additional video equipment. But, for some organizations, there are times when buying cameras might be appropriate. Here are some ideas to get your pointed in the right direction:
- Budget friendly video cameras. If you are in need of purchasing a camera and are looking to keep the cost low, you can use any of these reasonably priced video cameras.
- Cameras with high-quality microphone. If you would like to increase the audio quality of your videos by using a camera with a high-quality microphone you can use cameras like the Panasonic HC-V770K or the Zoom Q2n-4k.