Recent updates
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Review FASE EdTech Kits (for self-capturing and filming)
Updated onArticleThe guide provides an overview of three kits (silver, gold, platinum) that you can purchase for self-recording and self-filming (from wherever you happen to be). These kits include elements that compatibly work together (note that you still have to purchase a few adapters). They are especially useful for those who do not already have equipment; if you do, you might want to re-use what you have before purchasing brand new stuff. Each kit contains a webcam, microphone, lighting and data storage options. As you get to the higher price points, the hardware selected both improves in quality as well as expands in amount of tools used in the kit.
You can extend these kits to include options for ad hoc mixed modality delivery (e.g. dual or hybrid deliver) but that type of set up will require extra hardware.
Teaching with Technology Resources Hardware Recommendations Buy a FASE EdTech Kit
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Select your digital tablet or tablet input device
Updated onArticleThis guide provides an overview of popular tablet (both stand alone and non-stand alone) options. If are you planning to record/capture writing or annotations, a digital tablet might be a useful device.
What is the difference between a stand-alone and non-stand-alone tablet? Tablets can be both stand alone devices (e.g. Surface Pro) or can be connectd to your computer and used as extensions to your computer set up (Wacom Tablets). They can be also do both - the iPad Pro, for example, can be connected to your Mac computer and used as a input device.
Teaching with Technology Resources Hardware Recommendations Selecting your hardware
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Confirming your computer specifications
Updated onArticleThis guide provides an overview of the minimum computer specifications for editing. Video production is process intensive; you want lots of power! Depending on your task, you might be using your computer to perform screen capturing, hosting a webinar, or perform post-production (e.g. editing) on your footage. Before purchasing any equipment, we would recommend speaking with your departmental IT contact for advice.
Teaching with Technology Resources Hardware Recommendations Selecting your hardware
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How can I request a MyMedia account for my course?
Updated onArticleThis guide provides instructions on how to request a new MyMedia account. If you are uploading video content for a course, it might make sense (we would recommend this) to request a MyMedia account specifically for each course versus uploading video under one teaching team member's UTORid.
This option is especially helpful if you have multiple people uploading videos for one course (e.g. instructors and TAs). This allows access to see the videos regardless of who uploaded the content and it can be helpful to provide some organization to your videos by course.
"How to" Technical Guides (UofT's Academic Toolbox) MyMedia Administration
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How do I pre-assign groups and use them for reoccurring BB Collaborate breakout groups?
Updated onArticleAs of August 31, 2021, UofT will no longer license Bb Collaborate. Please see ACT's termination of Collaborate license memo for more details. We recommend reviewing our guide of currently available webinar tools for alternate options to host synchronous online sessions.
"How to" Technical Guides (UofT's Academic Toolbox)
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How to move multiple videos at once to playlist(s) in YouTube Studio?
Updated onArticleHere is the guide on how to move one or multiple videos at once to a playlist in YouTube Studio.
"How to" Technical Guides (Non-Academic Toolbox Tools) YouTube Default chapter
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How to move files to folders in MyMedia?
Updated onArticleThis guide will show you how to move files to folders in MyMedia.
"How to" Technical Guides (UofT's Academic Toolbox) MyMedia Folders
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How to create folders in MyMedia?
Updated onArticleMyMedia now allows users to create folders for organization of files uploaded to the platform. Here is a guide to how folders can be created.
"How to" Technical Guides (UofT's Academic Toolbox) MyMedia Folders
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How do I sign up for the lecture capture program?
Updated onArticleThe Education Technology Office seeks participants for the lecture capture program over the summer.
To participate in program, please submit the FASE Lecture Capture Service homepage and submit an inquiry.
Note that for in person capture, we prioritize activities that are not digitally presented (which could be captured effectively using OpenCast (see how to administer OpenCast), the in room automatic lecture capture tool).
Teaching with Technology Resources Assisted-Recording (e.g. filming including on location, lightboard, chalkboard, lecture capture) Lecture Capture Program
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Share an "Entry" slide with your participants (students)
Updated onArticleIt never hurts to provide your webinar participants (your students or guests) with a bit of an introduction to the tool that they will be using for the session - there is no reason to have a participant join a session and see only a blank screen. Attached below is an example slide (there is also an editable file) that you can use to communicate key information. It is designed to be self-diagnostic; the idea is that when someone joins the session, they'll see this landing slide and will follow the instructions (while waiting for the session to begin).
Teaching with Technology Resources Synchronous Online Activities (Webinars, livestreaming, etc.) During your session