To Record, Or Not to Record…That is the Question
Recording a meeting with Zoom – whether a classroom lecture Zoomed for virtual attendees, an online synchronous class that meets regularly via Zoom, or virtual office hours with a small group of students – has both pedagogical and privacy considerations.
Pedagogical Considerations
Before you decide to record your Zoom lecture, there are a few points to consider. In particular “Why?”
Perhaps you are thinking of recording your Zoom session so that absent students will have access to the materials. We urge you to consider:
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- What is the likelihood of them actually watching it? Have you watched one? Would you have watched it as a student? If you answered “No” to any of those questions, consider an alternative. Perhaps providing your PowerPoints or your lecture outline, and/or discussion topics, along with an invitation to ask questions during office hours, would be a more effective approach.
- If the student watches the Zoom recording, will they experience the same benefits as if they had participated “in real time”? Will the student be able to listen in on any of their peers’ small-group conversations? If so, what will they gain from that? If not, why ask them to watch that portion of the recording?
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