Project 252

Opencast

Contributed by Enda (@donenda)
EdTech Tool Name:Opencast
Bref Description:Open source lecture capture platform
Type of EdTech Tool:
  • Linux Software
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EdTech Tool Usage Keywords:lecture capture, asynchronous learning, blended learning
EdTech Tool Uses:Opencast is an open source video capture and distribution platform. It offers a number of impressive features, including a schedule facility to automatically record based on a pre-defined timetable and capture both video of the presenter and the PC screen, an edit suite to bulk edit and process video recordings, a scalable infrastructure to encode video and generate metadata and preview images, and a dashboard to manage, configure and track the status and performance of video content and distribution channels. Opencast is server-based Linux software.
Education Level(s):
  • Third Level/Higher Education
Academic Subjects:
EdTech Tool Pricing Structure:Completely, 100% free