{"id":11328,"date":"2022-10-10T18:49:19","date_gmt":"2022-10-10T18:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel\/?page_id=11328"},"modified":"2025-09-03T13:54:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T13:54:09","slug":"classroom-capture-and-student-attendance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/tel\/learning-capture\/classroom-capture-and-student-attendance\/","title":{"rendered":"Classroom capture and student attendance"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Does the availability of classroom recordings impact student attendance?<\/h2>\n<p>A common concern is that the availability of lecture recordings may reduce student attendance (Gosper et al., 2010), but research presents a more nuanced and complex picture. <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Studies, including those by Nordmann et al. (2018), and student feedback from Reading\u2019s Learning Capture evaluation (2024),<\/span> suggest that many students value live lectures and see recordings as an essential study resource rather than a replacement. <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177495698 BCX0\">However, the presence of recordings of live sessions may encourage unhelpful study <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177495698 BCX0\">habits<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177495698 BCX0\"> in some students<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177495698 BCX0\"> (Voelkel et al., 2023)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177495698 BCX0\">. <span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange TrackChangeHoverSelectColorPurple SCXW116711406 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW116711406 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun TrackChangeHoverSelectHighlightPurple SCXW116711406 BCX0\">This can be mitigated by helping students reflect on how they use recordings effectively and encouraging active engagement in<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange TrackChangeHoverSelectColorPurple SCXW116711406 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW116711406 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun TrackChangeHoverSelectHighlightPurple SCXW116711406 BCX0\">live sessions and follow-up study.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Why do students miss lectures?<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW189283139 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189283139 BCX0\">Student attendance is affected by many factors.\u00a0 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189283139 BCX0\">Understanding why students miss sessions can inform our approach<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189283139 BCX0\"> to att<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189283139 BCX0\">endance<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189283139 BCX0\">. University data and broader research highlight a range of factors, including:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW189283139 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Feeling disengaged<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW181633363 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightHovered SCXW181633363 BCX0\">St<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightHovered SCXW181633363 BCX0\">ruggling with their learning<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP CommentHighlightPipeHovered SCXW181633363 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Social and participation challenges<\/li>\n<li>Financial constraints (e.g., transport costs)<\/li>\n<li>Work, family, or caring commitments<\/li>\n<li>Lecture timing and commuting distance<\/li>\n<li>Coursework deadlines<\/li>\n<li>Illness<\/li>\n<li>Disability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222394082 BCX0\">At Reading, students tell us they value being present in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW222394082 BCX0\">class, but<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222394082 BCX0\"> also appreciate the flexibility recordings provide:<\/span>\u00a0<em>\u201cI prefer going to my lectures and trying to learn in-person. If there is something I haven\u2019t been able to understand well the first time, I refer to the recording.\u201d [Undergraduate student \u2013 School of Law]\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why students value face-to-face learning<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Engaging, interactive lectures offer benefits that recordings cannot replicate, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fostering class cohesion and a sense of belonging<\/li>\n<li>Encouraging peer interaction and discussion<\/li>\n<li>Strengthening rapport with lecturers<\/li>\n<li>Supporting interpersonal and communication skills<\/li>\n<li>Enabling immediate clarification of concepts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How students use recordings<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW78861055 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78861055 BCX0\">S<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78861055 BCX0\">tudents use recordings to:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW78861055 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Focus more during lectures, knowing they can revisit content later<\/li>\n<li>Revisit key concepts at their own pace for better understanding<\/li>\n<li>Spark questions and discussions after the session<\/li>\n<li>Catch up on missed sessions without falling behind or losing confidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080\"><em>\u201cI found it useful that I could rely on the recordings to fill in the gaps or catch up on notes if couldn\u2019t make the lesson.\u201d [Undergraduate student \u2013 Accounting &amp; Finance]<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW8747701 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8747701 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Recommendations<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8747701 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8747701 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">teaching staff<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW8747701 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW117270370 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117270370 BCX0\">Explain how to use recordings and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117270370 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117270370 BCX0\">et <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117270370 BCX0\">expectations<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW117270370 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW2401366 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2401366 BCX0\">Explain that recordings are a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2401366 BCX0\">study<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2401366 BCX0\"> tool for revision and self-paced learning<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2401366 BCX0\">, and do not provide an equivalent experience to attending and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2401366 BCX0\">participating<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2401366 BCX0\"> in live classes<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW2401366 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW29961514 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29961514 BCX0\">Let students know when and which parts of sessions will be recorded<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29961514 BCX0\"> (or not recorded!)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW29961514 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Signpost students to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/essentials\/Study\/Study-Tools-and-platforms\/Blackboard#:~:text=Self%2DService%20Portal-,Learning%20Capture,-The%20University%20of\">Student Essentials<\/a> page for guidance on how to use recordings <span class=\"TextRun SCXW38452600 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38452600 BCX0\">appropriately in their studies<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Encourage active learning during in-person sessions<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Incorporate peer discussions, Q&amp;As, quizzes, and brainstorming into live lectures.<\/li>\n<li>Highlight the unique value of in-person participation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Monitor and respond to engagement patterns<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>YuJa provides basic analytics that can help you see which parts of your recordings students are rewatching most.<\/li>\n<li>Find out why students miss their lectures and signpost them to appropriate support.<\/li>\n<li>Gather student feedback on how they use recordings and offer further guidance if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By setting clear expectations and embedding active learning, you can ensure Learning Capture enhances, rather than replaces, your students\u2019 attendance.<\/p>\n<h2>References:<\/h2>\n<p>Gosper, M.\u00a0<em>et al.<\/em>\u00a0(2010) \u2018Web-based lecture technologies and learning and teaching: a study of change in four Australian universities\u2019,\u00a0<em>ALT-J<\/em>, 18(3), pp. 251\u2013263. doi: 10.1080\/09687769.2010.529111.<\/p>\n<p>Nordmann, E. and Mcgeorge, P. 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