This week’s ‘App of the Week’ is Fuse. Fuse is the mobile application for Camtasia Relay, the institutions lecture capture solution.
Please note: Fuse requires you to have Camtasia Relay server installed. Camtasia Relay is currently being piloted at YSJU.
What is it?
Fuse allows you to record video and audio directly from your mobile device and upload straight to the institutions media library (http://hml.yorksj.ac.uk).
What does it do?
Camtasia Fuse allows you to capture learning beyond the classroom. You can capture learning from any location at any time. Use Camtasia Relay to capture and share your knowledge quickly and easily. Below is a screenshot of the Fuse app:
It also allows you to upload existing videos recorded on your mobile device to the media library. If you are using Fuse to record others make sure you have their permission.
How can I use it in my teaching?
As well as using it to record lectures and presentations, Fuse can also be used for:
- Recording interviews and meetings
- Recording performances or practical exercises for peer review or self reflection
- Recording both formative and summative video feedback
- Recording video summaries of your lectures key message
- Recording outside the classroom (field trips for example)
Modern Foreign language students and staff are currently the biggest users of Fuse at YSJU. They are using the app to record video dialogues for formative assessment. See a tutor example below:
How much does it cost?
Fuse is a free app available on both iOS and Android devices. It can be downloaded from the following online stores:
To get started with Fuse, download the app and login with your YSJ username and password. Make you set the server is set to: hml.yorksj.ac.uk. For any help and support please contact the TEL team: tel@yorksj.ac.uk.