Faculty of Education Studio

Description

The FoE Media Studio is a multimedia production space located in the Neville Scarfe Building in the Faculty of Education (FoE). It provides FoE instructors and staff with an accessible and specialized space equipped with professional audio-visual equipment and assistance to create high-quality educational materials.

The space is also a broadcasting hub for online presentations/sessions and has acoustic treatment for optimal sound quality. The available equipment includes:

• a desktop computer
• an advanced video switcher
• professional speakers and microphones
• a professional camera
• LED lighting
• a drawing tablet

The combination of these technologies offers a variety of innovative multimedia solutions that FoE members can access to produce engaging educational materials, podcasts and videos.

LDDI supports the use of the Studio by hosting how-to workshops and consultations, providing user guides and providing examples of what can be produced with the available equipment. The studio can be used for:

• podcasts
• lectures
• instructional videos
• post production
• live streaming
• interviews
• announcements

Goals

FoE members producing multimedia content faced challenges such as the lack of a dedicated quiet space with good lighting and a lack of appropriate and readily accessible hardware and software. The FoE Studio project aimed to solve these issues by allowing FoE instructors and staff to access a space equipped with the technology and technological know-how to produce professional and engaging educational materials and experiences. The project also aimed to give FoE instructors the tools to produce content that meets today’s AV quality standards, including accessibility and inclusivity standards.

Some of the other goals of the project included:

• providing a personalized service that considered the unique needs of FoE instructors and staff
• providing instructors and staff with more visual production possibilities
• modelling the creation of multimedia professional production to FoE students

Project Feedback

“The LDDI staff was amazing in walking me through options to shoot my first video for teaching, as well as editing it according to my specifications. I’m so grateful to have this professional service and space available; it’s a game-changer for my teaching/educational leadership activities!”

– Dr. Joshua Madsen
Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education (ECPS)

 

“Pleasantly surprised that such a well-equipped studio is available for producing professional recordings for our research project and teaching. Eduardo’s knowledge and expertise in explaining the process and getting us started was invaluable – thank you!”

– Dr. Cynthia Nicol
Department of Curriculum Pedagogy (EDCP)

 

“I am very impressed by the professional and friendly service I received when recording my speech for a student awards ceremony. A big thank you!”

– Dr. Kristiina Kumpulainen
Department of Language Literacy Education (LLED)

 

“The LDDI team did an incredible job setting up the FoE Studio with functionality in mind. We had the necessary equipment and lighting for our video recordings. Eduardo, leading the studio sessions was patient and professional. He was very artistic and engaged throughout the process, suggesting various creative ideas. The LDDI team really exudes the vibrant energy that permeates the studio.”

– Dr. Sofia Noori
Department of Curriculum Pedagogy (EDCP)

 

“I have really enjoyed working with LDDI and I think they are very skilled and professional. The studio itself appears to have all the necessary tools and is a real boon to the faculty.”

– Dr. Robert VanWynsberghe
Department of Educational Studies (EDST)

 

“I had a great experience working with the LDDI team at the FoE studio. The staff are friendly and happy to help you navigate the professional equipment they have set up. We were able to film a video for my project efficiently, and I’m very happy with the finished product. A great service that I will definitely be using again in the near future!”

-Sarah Azad
Teacher Education Office (TEO)

 

“The studio is such a valuable and important resource in the faculty and it was a great experience recording there last summer. I look forward to working with you again!”

– Dr. Liam Doherty
Department of Language and Literacy Education (LLED)

Using the Studio

Visit the FoE Studio page to learn more about the studio and the available equipment. We also offer a Studio Essentials Course to help you learn how to use the space and its equipment.

Already have a studio project in mind? Fill out the FoE studio consultation form to book a consultation with our team.