Cumbernauld College
Using Logitech Camera with students on supported learning programmes at Cumbernauld College
Colleen Hurren - Learning TechnologistLinda Aitcheson – Lecturer, Supported Programmes
Logitech Webcams
• Brought in for European project involving Skype
• Video effects noticed• Used for learner engagement during freshers’
week• Learners with learning difficulties responded
particular well – story telling potential evident
Video Effects – what they do
Follow the user’s head with:• Facial accessories – hats, beards, etc,• Avatars – cars, flowers, people• Fun filters – magic mirrors• Video masks – the Mona Lisa- And you can now make your own masks!
Advantages of Webcams with Video Effects
• Cheap • Easy to learn• Easy to use• Quick to install• Portable – can be installed anywhere• Outputs (photo and video) to computer, e-mail or YouTube
Logitech Webcams - tips
• Available from Amazon• Any Logitech webcam that has “video effects”• Better to buy HD for picture quality• Install software from Logitech website• Comes with some avatars – install more from
website• Give yourself 15 mins to install and 5 mins to
download extra effects
More Tips
• Use a reasonably fast computer• Remember to check volume for video• Watch out for people wandering behind the
video subject - use a screen• Reset face-tracking if avatars are not working• Be careful what you put on YouTube!
Linda Aitcheson – Lecturer, Supported Programmes
• First introduced to School link.• This group merged with less able group.• Software engaged all learners at different
levels of ability and confidence.• Promoted team work and peer support.• Engaged learners.• Improved ICT skills.• Improved ownership of learning.
Linda Aitcheson – Lecturer, Supported Programmes
• Positive feedback from first project.• Two further projects on-going.• One based on drama with complex needs
group.• One based on IT with more able group.