More and more we are seeing an increase in video streaming. We want to encourage the use of these technologies but also make sure that we have quality content and are engaging an audience. If you are looking for help to stream yourself, this Streaming to YouTube or Facebook Guide will be of help.

Main Guidelines

• Streams need to be sent to appropriate channels by event type (see below).
• Video quality (audio, shooting angle, composition) needs to be proportional to audience size.
• Why record or stream? For those who can’t join, marketing, and archival.
• Should I stream or record?
  • Stream when you have engaging content from start to finish.
  • Record when you plan to edit a short video for later.

Video Recording Your Class or Event

Equipment

You can use a smartphone to record events for editing later, or you can record yourself and/or your class to analyze your instruction. Either way, the equipment and setup are the same.

Video Setup

• Place the tripod on the window side of your classroom facing inwards towards where the presenter/teacher will generally be located (if one exists). This is to avoid backlighting the subject.
• Place the tripod high to not be obstructed by students.
• Place the tripod to view what you want to be able to analyze later (e.g. If you want to be sure you are moving around the room, be sure the whole room is visible.). Please note that position also impacts audio.

Audio Setup

• The microphone on a smartphone records ALL sounds within a sphere of the camera with nearer objects being much louder. This applies to overhead air conditioners, etc.
• We recommend putting the tripod at the back corner of the room and that the teacher encourages a quiet classroom and project his/her voice in order to be sure it is discernible. Check the video samples below to see and hear what your recording will look and sound like.
• If you are specifically targetting only the teacher’s voice, then you can contact IT for help setting up a wireless mic.

• Here is an example of a classroom recording using my iPhone camera: https://youtu.be/RrnDftepQ4A
• Here is an example using the DJI Osmo Action camera: https://youtu.be/KVBcxLJzVvI

• Now that you have a recording, you can watch the video on your smartphone (with headphones).
• You can also copy the video to a computer using AirDrop.

Event Types / Level of Streaming

Events not to be streamed

We should not stream everything. Here are some things that the school will not stream. (Birthday parties, class events, School dances, School section assemblies, Parent coffee mornings, Student presentations for assessments (TOK presentations, dances in PE, etc.), Board meetings, external events hosted here (conferences, NBA, Learning2), Whole School Staff meetings, sports games, Awards banquets, and Drama Productions (due to copyright).

Live feed to another place in school

One of the types of streaming we can do is to send the feed to another campus location when the venue is too small for the audience. This works for swimming events, sports banquets, or very popular guest speakers.)

Small Events

Anyone in the school can choose to stream or record. Be sure to let the Head of Section know what will be streamed. This Streaming to YouTube or Facebook Guide is for users to film and live stream themselves. IT can offer assistance if needed. This is for single-class guest speaker events, student presentations, etc.

Large School Events

• Large events need to be requested by School Offices or Community Relations or Communications Offices. 
• Team of 3-4 to video (1 switching/monitor, 2-3 cameras)
• Graduation Y13, Y11, Y6 – ceremony, speeches. Y6 exhibition – ceremony, but not all the exhibition day and all student projects, Major events that come up (GGWC), but not events such as Starry Nights.

Webinars

• You can also host a Zoom meeting for up to 300 participants or a webinar for up to 1000 attendees. Click to read more on our Zoom Webinar Guide.