Definition
Technology that records classroom lectures for later viewing, theoretically helping absent students but often enabling chronic class-skipping. It's turned attending lectures into an optional activity, much to professors' dismay.
Example Usage
Thanks to lecture capture, I watched all of organic chemistry at 1.5x speed the night before the final.
Origin
Emerged with video recording technology in the 1990s, became widespread with digital platforms in the 2000s.
Fun Fact
Studies show mixed results on learning outcomes from lecture capture, with some students learning better and others using it as an excuse to never attend class.
Source: Educational technology terminology
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