Asynchronous recordings (Canvas Kaltura Capture)

Asynchronous lecture recordings served as an invaluable method for continuing instruction as part of the COVID response. Since the cancelation of in-person classes in March, the use of the Kaltura MiVideo service increased by approximately 500%. Recorded lectures require minimal technical effort, are highly portable, and allow students flexibility if they are in different time zones or have other time restraints. The ability to play segments of a video repeatedly facilitates study review. The Kaltura Capture utility that is integrated into the Canvas LMS is fairly intuitive to use and automates the process of capturing, encoding, streaming, and sharing videos. Kaltura is managed by ITS which provides support, training, documentation, and consultation on the use of the service. There are no storage limitations or incremental costs. The service offers both machine generated and human generated closed captions to accommodate accessibility. This method of instructional delivery is already widely utilized and there are minimal barriers to employing this approach for fall 2020. In a Hybrid/Hyflex scenario recorded video can be used in class and remotely to assure that online participants have access.