Swivl is a video robot that can help you improve your instructional practice through video and audio recordings. The system holds an iPad or Phone on a rotating base that tracks the movements of whoever is wearing a special pendant marker. If your lesson includes a slide presentation, it can be uploaded and advanced on the recording as you teach so slides are more readable when watching the video playback.
The pendant marker includes a microphone for improved audio recording. 4 student microphones are also available. These can be placed in small groups to record audio during collaborative work time. When watching the recording, you can isolate individual microphones to better hear exactly what is being said by each group. This can help teachers better assess student collaboration and participation.
Recorded videos are uploaded to the Swivl cloud and can be kept private for your own personal reflection or shared with a colleague for feedback and collaboration. Comments entered are time-stamped and will appear at these times when the video is played back.
Look through the content below to familiarize yourself with Swivl and make a plan for how and when you'd like to reserve the system. Then complete the Swivl Use Form to communicate your plan and reserve the system.
Email Rachel with any questions or for help formulating a plan!
