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September 2008

Northwestern enhances learning options with Mediasite technology

September 29, 2008 — Northwestern Health Sciences University has invested in new technology to expand educational resources for students and professors. Mediasite is a presentation capture system that provides an easy, reliable way to record presentations or class lectures. The presentations then get archived and can be viewed by students on demand via computer or iPod.

Northwestern is using this technology to improve educational resources for students. Students will be able to attend class and listen to the lecture, simply letting the information soak in — the lecture will be available for online viewing; rewinding, fast-forwarding, and pausing. Powerpoint slides and videos from lecture will also be available.

According to Charles Sawyer, DC, senior vice

president and provost, “Students today need to be taught differently than students 20 years ago. We need to keep up with them. One way to go about that is by providing them with an online resource for learning.”

Northwestern intends to use Mediasite for multiple purposes including continuing education, admissions, development, clinic tutorials, and fundraising.

“Mediasite has several benefits, and I think the benefits outweigh the disadvantages,” says Anita Manne, BS, DC, DACBR, a professor in Northwestern’s College of Chiropractic. “It gives students an alternative way to learn; gives them added flexibility; it is a great review tool; and helps students to make up classes that they were unable to attend.”

Source: Northwestern Health Sciences University, www.nwhealth.edu

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