An Evidence Based Analysis of the Costs and Benefits of Lecture Capture

Description of Event

This presentation will analyze the impacts of Lecture Capture on individual and collective student learning in the law classroom. This technology, which permits students to access lecture recordings after live classes, has the ability to both significantly assist and harm student learning. As with other forms of technology in the classroom, its effectiveness depends on how it is utilized. The presentation will highlight strategies for making optimal use of this important learning tool, and propose regulations which can help avoid its negative impacts which include lower attendance, decreased individual and collective student engagement and reduced learning outcomes. 

Please contact Michelle Burchill if you would like the Zoom link. The link will be emailed no earlier than 10 am on the day of the lecture.

Speaker

Nikos Harris is an award-winning professor who also has extensive experience as appellate counsel. He has authored numerous articles on issues in criminal law and evidence, and his writing has been cited in a number of trial and appellate judgments. Nikos has served as a guest speaker for a number of organizations including Continuing Legal Education, the Trial Lawyers Association, and Crown Counsel of British Columbia. He is also is an advocacy advisor for the Supreme Court Advocacy Institute which assists counsel in preparing submissions for the Supreme Court of Canada. Nikos served as a judicial clerk at the British Columbia Court of Appeal and was a Raymond Herbert Award recipient.