TRANSFORMING
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VIDEO OBSERVATION
Observodon is a powerful video observation platform designed to enhance learning through interactive video engagement. Students can upload their own videos or work with tutor-provided footage, using built-in tools to pause, annotate, take screenshots, and leave time-stamped comments. These features make it ideal for teaching a wide range of activities from discrete skills to interpersonal interactions.
Seamlessly integrating with Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas, and other leading LMS platforms, Observodon brings advanced video interaction to modern education. It helps educators boost engagement, deliver more effective feedback, and empower students to reflect and improve - making video a truly dynamic part of the learning experience.
KEY BENEFITS
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Enhanced Learning
Use video annotations and measurement tools within the observation process to help students grasp concepts more effectively.
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Simple Setup, Full Integration
Seamlessly embed Observodon capabilities into your existing LMS—requiring no extra logins or complex setup.
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Simplified Grading
Use built-in rubrics or simple grades for straightforward, consistent grading, saving time and ensuring fair assessments.
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Broad Application
A versatile tool for observing activities ranging from discrete skills to interpersonal interactions.
POWERFUL VIDEO OBSERVATION FOR EDUCATION
Observodon’s LMS plugin offers a suite of tools to improve learning outcomes.
FEATURES
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All-in-One Solution
Students can effortlessly upload videos and make observations, including annotations and measurements, seamlessly in your LMS.
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Seamless LMS Integration
Fully compatible with Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas, and other platforms using LTI protocols - integrates smoothly without disrupting existing workflows.
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Secure Data Management
Observodon takes care of the compression, encryption and storage of all the videos and observations ensuring privacy of all student and tutor data.
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Simple Tutor Workflows
Tutors can create and use rubrics or simple grades, as the feedback mechanism, that goes directly into the LMS.
SIMPLE AND SEAMLESS INTEGRATION
Getting started with Observodon is easy. Follow the 4 steps below to bring advanced video observation into your LMS.
WORKFLOW OVERVIEW
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IT Support
Add Observodon to your LMS platform with a simple setup process.
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Lecturers
Add Observodon to learning activities and assign video source and grading strategy.
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Students
Complete observations within Observodon and submit for grading.
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Tutors
Grade students’ observations and provide feedback.
STUDENT WORKFLOW
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Launch from your LMS platform
The student selects a course and specific assignment within your LMS, then launches Observodon from that assignment.
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Complete your observation
The student completes an observation using Observodon, either by reviewing their own video or a tutor-uploaded video. The work is saved automatically.
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Receive feedback or grade
Once the tutor has graded the assignment, the grade and any comments will automatically appear in the student's LMS.
TUTOR WORKFLOW
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Review Student Observation
The tutor selects a student's observation within the LMS and reviews all comments and screenshots provided by the student.
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Assign a Grade
The tutor assigns a grade either by providing an overall score with comments or by using a custom marking rubric.
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Finalise and Return Feedback
After finalising the grade, the tutor returns it to the student, who will see the grade alongside any comments made.
TRANSFORMING EDUCATION ACROSS DISCIPLINES
Observodon is designed for diverse educational needs, from technical training to interactive learning.
USE CASES
With your expertise in education, you’ll already recognize how versatile this platform can be. Here are a few examples to spark your imagination about how Observodon can help transform your teaching:
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Recording and observing mock patient interactions to improve communication and clinical skills.
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Observing and annotating biomechanics demonstrations, such as sprinting techniques, to deepen understanding of movement mechanics.
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Capturing experiments related to Newtonian physics, like projectile motion, to observe principles in action and support active learning.
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Trainee therapists record initial movement assessments to identify movement issues, then annotate and evaluate techniques for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
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Recording rehearsals or performances, then observing and annotating aspects like timing, expressions, and technique to facilitate iterative improvement.
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Trainee teachers recording teaching simulations, then reflecting on their interactions with students and receiving detailed feedback to develop effective teaching strategies.
We invite you to explore how Observodon can be tailored to your own educational context, transforming the way you teach and how your students learn.
CONTACT US
If you want to know more about Observodon, or you want a free demonstration, contact us today.