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PepplePad
Pebblepad is our new learning portfolio platform that replaces Pathbrite.
Adding Ensemble Media Library Videos to a Playlist
How to add videos to an Ensemble Video playlist.
Make a Playlist for Ensemble Media Library
Instructions for how to make a playlist of videos hosted on the Ensemble streaming platform that can get embedded into any webpage.
Getting Started with Ensemble
Ensemble Media Library is the platform we use to stream audio/video content. It's like YouTube–without the ads! Get started here to get an accunt and get started.
Add a File to Ensemble Media Library
Instructions for how to add a video file to Ensemble video streaming platform.
Installing and Launching Ensemble Anthem
Ensemble Anthem is a powerful Mac and Windows solution supporting your lecture capture, screen capture and flipped learning needs that easily integrates with your Ensemble Media Library (the platform which streams audio/video content like YouTube–without the ads). Ensemble Anthem enables you to easily record screen movements with audio, and/or record video from a webcam. This article describes how to login to Ensemble, and install and launch Ensemble Anthem.
Using Pre-assigned Breakout Rooms in Zoom
Learn how to handle missing and/or unassigned participants when you have created preassigned breakout rooms in Zoom.
MyApps Application Portal: Enrolling in Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Okta allows the use of Multi-Factor (or Two-Factor) authentication which means you have additional checks in place to verify your identity when logging in.
How to Use the Cisco VPN Client (Mac/PC)
The Cisco VPN client allows you to access Union College resources from a computer when you are not physically at Union College.
Upcoming Learning Technologies + Environments Trainings (+ Recordings)
Find out about upcoming Learning Technology trainings as well as information about how to sign-up with a member of the Learning Technologies + Environments team
Audio and Video Recording Equipment and Support
Union College offers and recommends several options for students to produce digital recordings (audio/voice and video).
Vibe Interactive Whiteboards
Get started using our Vibe Interactive Whiteboards.
Apporto Virtual Computer Lab
Apporto is a cloud-based virtual computer lab for students to access applications over the internet i.e. SPSS, Eviews.
HuddleCamHD 3X Use
Conference cameras are being used to record video, host online meetings, and even for live streaming. All HuddleCamHD cameras are easy to connect by USB and use for almost any video related project. Here is a shortlist of examples:
Video Communications (Meetings, Webinars, Panels, Townhalls, Municipal Meetings)
Education (Distance Learning, Online Education, Telemedicine)
Live Streaming (Church Services, Product Launches, Virtual Events, Esports)
Revolabs Dual Wireless Microphone System
The Revolabs Dual Wireless Microphone System comes with two (2) microphones. There are a Revolabs HD Wearable microphone and a Revolabs HD Omni-directional Tabletop wireless boundary microphone.
Transfer Activities Between Courses with Sharing Cart Feature
Article about Sharing Cart Feature for sharing activities between courses.
Instructional Facility Equipment Updates for Winter + Spring Term 2021
ITS is installing additional equipment in electronic classrooms and other learning spaces where faculty have indicated blended, synchronous instruction (i.e., teaching occurring in real time, to both remote and face-to-face students). All of the following equipment listed has either arrived and is in the process of being installed or is on back-order due to high demand on the supply chain.
Keep Teaching: Academic + Instructional Continuity During Disruption
In the event of an emergency situation caused by any number of factors, your ability to continue your class in the manner that you've planned may be impacted. This guide helps you find alternatives for these unforeseen situations, including: General pre-disruption planning tips; Get started with your instructional continuity plan; Strategies for moving course online; and Resources.
Best Practices for Online Tests
As circumstances arise that require you to teach online, you may find yourself needing to administer tests online. In the guidance that follows, the term "tests" includes quizzes, exams, and other assessments that can normally be delivered in the form of a document that students receive, complete, and return to the professor.
Gradescope: A Feedback and Assessment Tool
Gradescope is a feedback and assessment tool that dramatically reduces the pain and time associated with grading exams, homework, and other assignments. Gradescope is widely used for delivering assessments remotely.
Gradescope / Nexus Integration
The Gradescope Tool in Nexus can link directly to assignments in Nexus to return grades.
Resources
In the event of an emergency situation caused by any number of factors, your ability to continue your class in the manner that you've planned may be impacted.
This guide provides information on locations with lecture capture equipment, loaner equipment, equipment purchasing recommendations, quick links to online resources, and ITS support documentation + LinkedIn Learning training videos.
Mathmatica
Mathmatica is a computational software program used in scientific, engineering, and mathematical fields, and well as other areas of technical computing. Find information on using Mathmatica here.
Get access to Mathematica Desktop, Mathematica Online, and Wolfram|Alpha Pro
Resources for getting & using Mathematica
T-Mobile
T-Mobile - Contact information and current discounts for Union College Employees and Students.