What is the best lecture capture app for teachers who want to record classroom lessons in 2023?

According to research, the ability to record lectures and classroom lessons can improve student performance, especially for students who missed the lesson or were struggling with comprehension.   While older lecture capture systems require cameras, complicated microphones, and third-party apps, some of the latest smart boards offer integrated lecture recording apps in the board itself. This article will take a look at the different lecture capture apps installed on various models of smart boards available to teachers who want to use this technology to improve student performance in 2023. 

Here are the key elements to review:

• Recording the smart board or other display screens 

• Capturing the teacher’s voice

• Integrating video and audio from multiple sources

• Annual Costs and Subscriptions

Interactive displays or “smart boards” are rapidly replacing traditional LCD projectors as the primary classroom display in North America.  One advantage is that some models enable you to directly capture the screen output and annotation into a sharable video file– eliminating the need to purchase and manage an external camera to capture a lesson.  

Every BenQ Board has an integrated lecture software app directly accessible using a simple two-finger tap that enables a teacher to start recording a classroom lesson.  Some other brands of smart boards have dedicated recording apps that have to be opened or require the use of a notebook or computer running proprietary software to support lecture capturing. So, what classroom smart boards can directly record the screen display and annotation for sharing with students and other teachers?

The best lecture capture software systems not only capture what is being shown on the screen – but also can integrate the teacher’s voice directly into the recording.   In the past, this required an expensive wireless microphone for each teacher. 

But some smart boards come with an integrated array microphone system that enables the teacher to talk up to 15 feet away from the board while capturing a lecture for future student use.   Not only does it make it easier to record a lesson – it also eliminates purchasing and managing teacher microphones.  Which mainstream classroom smart boards come equipped with this feature?

According to the American Journal of Distance Education, students in a fully interactive multimedia-based e-learning environment achieved better performance and higher satisfaction levels than those in a traditional classroom.  The best third-party lecture capturing apps enable you to record not only the teacher's voice but also integrate audio from other sources, such as YouTube, to accurately replicate a multimedia lesson for students who missed the class or need additional help to improve performance.  

Which smart board lecture-capturing apps are capable of this?

All BenQ Boards come with integrated lecture capture software at no additional cost. There are also no additional subscription costs for continued use over the life of the board and no additional cost for feature upgrades.  In January of 2023, a 75-inch BenQ Board can be purchased online at around $2800. 

Let’s compare the cost of the display with integrated lecture capturing to the cost of popular third-party lecture capture applications.  

The ability to record, store and replay lessons to students who are not in the classroom is a key element in improving student performance in hybrid classrooms.  A BenQ Board interactive display enables instant capture of any lesson from any application with a single two-finger tap.  Teachers in private and public schools worldwide have used this for years to improve student performance. 

If you would like to learn more about how a BenQ Board can help your teachers use lecture capture technology to maximize the impact of their lessons, let us know.