This presentation was an overview of the steps required for lecture capture and delivery. It included considerations of: i) educational outcomes associated with lecture capture and delivery; ii) fair use policy; and iii) intellectual property rights. Different technologies were discussed with the focus on manned videotaping and streaming as opposed to cart-based solutions. The steps required for implementing distance learning initiatives in medical education were discussed. The importance of developing policies to address faculty rights and the Technology, Education and Copyright Harmonization (TEACH) Act were stressed during the audio seminar.

 There are advantages and disadvantages associated with providing digital access to lecture material. Isolation of the students who choose to view lecture presentations from home can have a negative impact on the development of communication skills and patient-doctor relationship training. Methods to supplement the preclinical curriculum with small group activities and team-based learning were described during the presentation. Faculty perception is another issue that must be taken into consideration while developing a distance learning program. Implementation of policies that recognize intellectual property rights of the teaching faculty is a must. Because medical lectures often incorporate copyright protected materials there are restrictions to digitizing the content for web-based delivery. The TEACH Act was passed in 2002 to deal with the increasing amount of educational material that is delivered via the web. The presentation provided an overview of the TEACH Act and the four fair use factors: i) character of the use; ii) nature of the work to be used; iii) the amount of work to be used: and iv) potential impact on the market.

 There are a variety of technologies available for lecture capture and delivery to serve the needs of medical schools attempting to accommodate adult learners. Some systems capture only the PowerPoint lectures for web-based distribution. A discussion of audio capture was also provided during the presentation. iTunes, Podcasting and Vodcating were described as methods that some schools may consider. These platforms use the QuickTime RSS application to push digitized content to portable devices. The process and rationale behind videotaping and streaming lecture presentations at Wayne State Medical School were described in detail.

 Videotaping provides a robust platform for capturing a variety of delivery styles in the classroom. PowerPoints, slides, overhead projections, animations, small group activities, skills training, clinical correlations, and patient panels are all captured on videotape at Wayne State Medical School. A detailed description of the process was described during the audio conference presentation.

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