Video capture technology, in its proliferation in the higher education sector, seems increasingly valuable to education. However, there has been insubstantial development of student-focused frameworks for evaluating its impact. Fixed lecture capture infrastructure, for instance, is argued to enhance inclusion and flexibility, though it requires significant investment, is limited to predetermined locations, and its reception by learners is yet to be comprehensively conceptualised. From a learner-oriented foundation, this project proposes a dedicated solution for portable video capture in education. This solution would save time and money and introduces capture technology to innovative teaching spaces and methods previously out of reach. The concept presented also allows for similar efficiency and production quality to our permanent lecture capture infrastructure.

Objectives
1. Develop meaningful criteria for the different ways technology is currently used by students to facilitate knowledge production.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the video technology provided by Warwick University to students in meeting these criteria.
3. Identify innovation in hardware and/or software to allow for an enhanced provision of video-based technology at Warwick.

Underpinned by a pragmatic epistemology, the methodology involved literature review, stakeholder consultations, expert interviews, and prototype testing. We established a student-focused framework for educational technology based on four criteria: Flexibility, Customisation, Collaboration, and Efficiency. This framework was used to assess Warwick's current video capture systems and to guide improvements.

This portable video capture solution has the potential to revolutionise educational content creation and delivery. By combining portability with high-quality, user-friendly capture, it opens new possibilities for diverse education environments including, for instance, staff-student partnerships. The system aligns with trends towards blended and flexible learning, potentially transforming higher education by encouraging wider adoption of video capture technology.

In conclusion, this project presents a forward-thinking approach to video capture that not only addresses current limitations in how we conceptualise educational technology but also anticipates our future needs. Its impact extends beyond technological improvement, touching on broader issues of accessibility, flexibility, and student educational experience in the digital age.

Keywords: Technology, video capture, technology enhanced learning, lecture capture, educational technology, blended learning, higher education, universal design.