IDT Blog: Teaching & Tech Tips

Kaltura: upload video from iPhone or iPad

The easiest way for most of us to shoot video is with our mobile devices. Fortunately, it’s easy to move videos from your iOS device to the Kaltura streaming server, from where you can share with students and others. Here’s one method*, using the Safari app and Canvas: *other methods include transferring video from iOS… continue reading

Kaltura: create video clips

You can create a video clip of a longer Kaltura video from within your Canvas or from the Kaltura website. If you’re in your Canvas, click on the “My Kaltura Media” button in the red navigation menu. Video instructions

Kaltura: trim video

You can trim the beginning or end of your Kaltura video from within Canvas or from the Kaltura website. If you’re in Canvas, click on “My Kaltura Media” in the red global navigation index. Video Instructions

Kaltura: organize videos by playlist in Media Gallery

When using Kaltura in Canvas, you can share videos with your course site by using a tool called “Kaltura Course Gallery.” However, videos in your Kaltura Course Gallery cannot be ordered in a specific way and can often appear disorganized. The best way to organize your videos in Kaltura Course Gallery is to use playlists…. continue reading

Kaltura: add chapters to video timeline

Once you’ve created a new video and uploaded it to our Kaltura streaming server, you may wish to add chapter markers. We’d recommend this for any video longer than 5 or 6 minutes. With chapters, students can quickly navigate to the spot in the video they need to review. (How-to video follows these written instructions.)… continue reading

ClassLive: getting started (instructor)

ClassLive is the tool in eCollege that allows you to meet with your students, in real time, in an online environment. You can present with video, audio, and PowerPoint, a whiteboard, or other content from your computer. Students can ask contribute via text chat–or with audio and/or video if they have the equipment. By default,… continue reading