Instructional designers and academic technology managers
Planning a university-wide lecture capture initiative
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Participatory media for academic purposes is a comprehensive mind map template covering 78 nodes across 8 major branches, designed for educators, instructional designers, and academic technologists. It explores the use of audio and video technologies in higher education, including lecture capture (e.g., Echo360, YouTube.edu), academic podcasting via iTunes U, and audio/video feedback methods such as Asset video feedback and Sounds Good. The template also addresses academic discourse through multimedia annotation (Synote) and production (Mike Wesch), as well as learner experience across platforms like mobile and collaborative tools. It raises critical questions about when audio/video is appropriate, formative vs. summative use, and the nature of new knowledge, making it a valuable resource for integrating participatory media into teaching and learning.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Faculty and teaching assistants
Designing audio/video feedback workflows for large courses
Curriculum developers and assessment coordinators
Exploring multimedia assessment and eportfolios in a program review
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and explore the map structure
Open the .xmind file to browse the eight major branches covering lecture capture, academic podcasting, and multimedia annotation.
Step 2
Customize nodes for your academic needs
Edit existing nodes or add new branches to tailor the audio and video technology strategies to your specific institutional policies.
Step 3
Export and share your research findings
Save your finalized mind map as a PDF or image to share collaborative media insights with other educators and instructional designers.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 78 nodes covering lecture capture, academic podcasting, audio/video feedback, academic discourse, learner experience, platforms, and critical questions. It references specific tools like Echo360, iTunes U, Synote, and Sounds Good.
Navigate to the 'Audio and video feedback' branch. Explore sub-branches like 'generic learning support' for resources like Brookes Library, and 'comments on students' assessed work' for Asset video feedback and Sounds Good. Customize nodes with your own tools and guidelines.
Yes. The 'Lecture capture' branch provides examples (UC Berkeley, YouTube.edu) and characteristics, while 'Platforms' covers origination, hosting, and transcoding. Use it to map out your institution's workflow and policies.
The 'Questions' branch explores dilemmas like audio vs. video, formative vs. summative use, quick-and-dirty vs. high production values, and scholarship vs. marketing. It also asks about the nature of new knowledge in post-text epistemologies.
Absolutely. Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then edit node text, add new branches, or remove irrelevant sections. For example, you can tailor the 'Academic discourse' branch to your department's research focus.
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