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How do I make a cloud recording in Zoom?
Updated onArticleThis guide outlines the basic workflow for recording, saving, and sharing your recordings made using Zoom's cloud recording option. Zoom's cloud recording option lets you save your meeting video and audio to the Zoom cloud storage (online) and includes several additional options and layouts.
- For information on Zoom local recordings, please see our guide: How do I make a local recording in Zoom?
- For a comparison table of cloud and local recordings in Zoom, please see our guide: What's the best way to record my Zoom sessions?
"How to" Technical Guides (UofT's Academic Toolbox) Zoom Using Zoom
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Downloading and Purchasing TechSmith Camtasia Studio
Updated onArticleBefore you purchase TechSmith Camtasia Studio, you might want to take advantage of the free trial.
To learn more about Camtasia Studio, visit here.
"How to" Technical Guides (Non-Academic Toolbox Tools) TechSmith Camtasia Before you Begin
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ETO Prep Sheet: Self-Capturing with Remote Direction
Updated onArticleWhat is remote direction? Remote direction involves a video producer providing guidance to the speaker being recorded using an online communications platform. Remote direction is one method to solve location differences and can be helpful when videos are scripted/stylized and for interview-style videos.
Teaching with Technology Resources Self-Capturing (Video/Screen Captures, Filming-at-home videos, etc.)
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How do I create an ePortfolio in Quercus?
Updated onArticleThis guide details on how to create a new ePortfolio in Quercus. Canvas ePortfolios allows students to share online materials inside and outside of courses. They are tied to your account, not to a specific course, which allows you to create multiple ePortofolios and to choose how you share them. ePortfolios can be set to allow private or public access.
Common uses of ePortfolios are to collect and document projects, submissions, experiences, and other work products. You can keep ePortfolios private or share with other students, instructors, and/or future employers. In Canvas, ePortfolios remain active as long as the user is in the institution’s SIS and maintains a school login.
"How to" Technical Guides (Students) Quercus ePortfolios
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Confirm Streaming on YouTube
Updated onArticleOnce you've configured your Encoding Software, you need to confirm that you're actually streaming.
"How to" Technical Guides (Non-Academic Toolbox Tools) YouTube How to Set up a Livestream on your YouTube Channel
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Prepare your Hardware
Updated onArticleTo host a livestream, you'll need:
- A HD Webcam
- A Microphone
- A laptop
Tip: It is recommend that you plug in the hardware before you open any of the software components of the livestream.
"How to" Technical Guides (Non-Academic Toolbox Tools) YouTube How to Set up a Livestream on your YouTube Channel
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What is Techsmith Camtasia?
Updated onArticleFrom their website, Camtasia is "A powerful, yet easy-to-use screen recorder, Camtasia helps you create professional videos without having to be a video pro. Easily record your screen movements and actions, or import HD video from a camera or other source. Customize and edit content on both Mac and Windows platforms, and share your videos with viewers on nearly any device."
We use Camtasia as light editing software. If will allow you to capture anything on your screen, edit it to your preference, and then will export it in a video format that is easily shareable via youtube or the Portal. Standard Proviso: ANY files that you create should be saved and backed up for future use and back up.
Before you purchase this software, it is recommended that you download the free trial. After, you can purchase the software, using the educational discount.
"How to" Technical Guides (Non-Academic Toolbox Tools) TechSmith Camtasia Before you Begin
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How to search Google Images for Images labeled for Re-Use/Non-Commercial Use
Updated onArticleWhen re-using images in your educational materials, you'll want to play if safe by only using images that have been licensed for this re-use. Often, even though you're "allowed" to re-use them, there is a requirement to provide attribution as part of your learning object.
Teaching with Technology Resources Self-Capturing (Video/Screen Captures, Filming-at-home videos, etc.) How to: Search Google Images
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Overview: PeerScholar User Interface (January 2015)
Updated onArticleThis guide provides an overview to the commonly used components of the PeerScholar Interface.
"How to" Technical Guides (Students) PeerScholar How to Guides
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How to Upload Content during the Create Phase
Updated onArticleThis article will show you have to complete the "CREATE" portion of the peer assessment workflow. It is recommended that you compose your work outside of PeerScholar and save a back up.
These instructions begin after you've accessed PeerScholar via your course's Portal Shell.
"How to" Technical Guides (Students) PeerScholar How to Guides