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Decide what video recording and editing software works for your project
Updated onArticleThis guide helps you evaluate which tool is most suited (there are benefits and drawbacks to each) to both record and edit your videos. This often involves evaluating editing features, exported video formats, what is able to be recorded, and compatibility with certain platforms. If you are looking for how to record content, see this guide on how to self-capture (and share) course content. If you have course content or are looking to record content that needs to be edited, consider participating in the remote editing process.
Teaching with Technology Resources Self-Capturing (Video/Screen Captures, Filming-at-home videos, etc.) Selecting your software
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How can I add Microsoft Forms and Callouts to a video in MS Stream?
Updated onArticleThis guide details on how to add interactive features such as Callouts and Microsoft Forms to a Stream video. You can create more engaging Stream videos by incorporating interactive features like MS Forms and Callouts. Adding MS Forms allows you to gather feedback, conduct quizzes and polls, and engage your viewers more effectively. When viewers watch the video, they are prompted to respond to questions which are set up in MS Forms in advance. The results are saved in MS Forms and can be reviewed by the teaching team. By integrating Callouts, you can highlight key points, provide instructions, and share essential links anywhere in the video.
"How to" Technical Guides (UofT's Academic Toolbox) Microsoft Office 365 Microsoft Stream
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Compare and select your videohosting/streaming service
Updated onArticleThis guide presents a comprehensive comparison table for MyMedia, MS Stream, and YouTube. Uploading your recordings to a hosting/streaming service will allow you to archive your recordings for re-use, and create links that can be easily shared with your students. If you are looking to upload and share video content to students, the three major options available to U of T faculty members are: MyMedia - U of T Developed Solution (see our MyMedia guides) Stream (on SharePoint) - part of Uof T's Microsoft 365 suite (see Microsoft Stream FAQ). YouTube (Google) - not an institutionally supported tool at U of T (see Tips to safely implement un-vetted tools in your course) While the tools can be used in a variety of ways, this guide provides an overview and feature comparison of these three services, focusing on their functionality in terms of video hosting (not live broadcast/streaming).
Teaching with Technology Resources Self-Capturing (Video/Screen Captures, Filming-at-home videos, etc.) Sharing your content with your students
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How to create a playlist for Stream videos
Updated onArticleIf you have videos stored in Microsoft Stream, the Stream Playlists feature allows you to create well-structured playlists. You can take advantage of Stream Playlists regardless of whether your videos are stored on your personal OneDrive or on a SharePoint site. Stream Playlists are available on both platforms. This step-by-step guide shows you how to create and manage playlists on Microsoft Stream, helping you make the most out of this powerful video platform.
"How to" Technical Guides (UofT's Academic Toolbox) Microsoft Office 365 Microsoft Stream
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How do I set my own start and/or end date(s) on a course?
Updated onArticleIt might happen that, as an Instructor, you might want to provide access to a Quercus course beyond the default term settings that Quercus pulls from ROSI. You can do this by setting your own start and end dates for your course. This is used frequently to provide access to courses for deferred exams but there are a number of reasons why you might want to extend access for your students. This guide provides the steps to set custom start and/or end date(s) on a Quercus course.
"How to" Technical Guides (UofT's Academic Toolbox) Quercus Administration
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How do I reactivate the +People button?
Updated onArticleThe +People button will become inactive once the term end date of the course has passed but it is possible to add course staff by "reopening" the course, changing the participation level and adding a new end date.
"How to" Technical Guides (UofT's Academic Toolbox) Quercus Administration
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How to upload videos to Stream (on SharePoint)
Updated onArticleMicrosoft has rolled out an improved and modernized version of Stream. As part of the transition, Microsoft Stream (Classic) was retired for the University of Toronto on May 6, 2024. As of this date, you no longer have access to videos on Microsoft Stream (Classic).The newer version of Stream leverages SharePoint and OneDrive to improve video management and is better integrated with the rest of the Microsoft 365 suite of tools. For complete details about this change, please review the following documentation: U of T Stream Classic Retirement page on the EASI (Enterprise Applications and Solutions Integration) website. Moving from Stream (Classic) to Stream (on SharePoint) blog post on the EdTech Office website. This guide will provide you with the steps to upload a video to Stream (on SharePoint). For guidance on downloading videos from Stream (Classic), see our guide: How to download videos from Microsoft Stream (Classic).
"How to" Technical Guides (UofT's Academic Toolbox) Microsoft Office 365 Microsoft Stream
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How to download videos from Microsoft Stream (Classic)
Updated onArticleMicrosoft has rolled out an improved and modernized version of Stream. As part of the transition, Microsoft Stream (Classic) was retired for the University of Toronto on May 6, 2024. As of this date, you no longer have access to videos on Microsoft Stream (Classic).The newer version of Stream leverages SharePoint and OneDrive to improve video management and is better integrated with the rest of the Microsoft 365 suite of tools. For complete details about this change, please review the following documentation: U of T Stream Classic Retirement page on the EASI (Enterprise Applications and Solutions Integration) website. Moving from Stream (Classic) to Stream (on SharePoint) blog post on the EdTech Office website. This guide outlines the steps to download videos from Microsoft Stream (Classic) before August 29, 2023. For guidance on uploading videos to Stream (on Sharepoint), see our guide: How to upload videos to Stream (on SharePoint).
"How to" Technical Guides (UofT's Academic Toolbox) Microsoft Office 365 Microsoft Stream
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How to add a co-owner to your Microsoft Stream (Classic) videos
Updated onArticleThis guide will provide you with the steps to add a co-owner to your Microsoft Stream (Classic) videos. This is recommended when the uploader is not the only one who should be able to administer the videos (e.g., a TA records content for a course). For guidance on downloading videos from Stream (Classic), see our guide: How to download videos from Microsoft Stream (Classic). For guidance on uploading videos to Stream (on Sharepoint), see our guide: How to upload videos to Stream (on SharePoint).
"How to" Technical Guides (UofT's Academic Toolbox) Microsoft Office 365 Microsoft Stream
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Compare and select your backchannelling tool
Updated onArticleThis guide presents a comprehensive comparison table for the Microsoft Forms, MS Teams Q&A, iClicker, Kahoot!, Mentimeter, Piazza, Padlet, Poll Everywhere and Top Hat. Many instructors and teaching team members already make adjustments to class activities in real time based on student response, whether it’s by watching faces/body language to get a sense of what they’re understanding, using clickers, or using some of the “backchanneling” apps available to get students actively involved in lectures (e.g., Mentimeter, PollEverywhere, Kahoot!). This guide provides an overview of some popular backchanneling tools (both included in the U of T Academic Toolbox and un-vetted) that you could implement in your courses (and not all are typical classroom response tools). There are several features for you to consider, in addition to pedagogical value, including the support model, the cost, and if the tool has passed U of T's security audit. You will also want to consider how much time and energy you have to build and implement these tools. It is highly recommended that if you would like to implement a new tool, that you leave yourself a few months prior to the beginning of the class to fully test. You are also encouraged to talk to the Education Technology Office.
Teaching with Technology Resources TEAL (Technology Enhanced Active Learning) Resources Back channeling Tools and Techniques