Technology Guide
Using Swivl to Record Your Classes
General Information What is Swivl? Swivl is a tool that can be used by faculty to create visual teaching portfolios by recording their in-class lectures. It can also be used to record and disseminate student presentations or discussions. The Swivl kit includes a small robot and a tablet that can be mounted on the robot. […]
Tech Tips for Offering Feedback to Students
The videos and resources below offer suggestions and tools for providing feedback to your students on their writing. The resources offer suggestions on providing written feedback on student papers on a variety of platforms, as well as providing feedback via screencasting and video. These tips may be useful in remote environments as well as in […]
Creating Video Presentations
Presentations in a remote class may happen synchronously or asynchronously via pre-recorded student videos. Alternatively, students in in-person classes may be assigned video presentations as well. When assigning students presentations, it is important to ensure that the expectations are clear for the students in terms of follow-up discussions, participation, grading, etc. Read more about sharing […]
Video and Audio Post-Production with Adobe Products
Boston University provides a university license for Adobe Creative Cloud free of charge for all Undergraduate students and faculty. You may request (or renew) your free Adobe Creative Cloud license through BU’s IS&T website. The Adobe Creative Cloud (ACC) is a suite of software and web-based applications used in professional settings, and especially in higher […]
Video Production Using Other Tools
There are a variety of tools for producing videos. Apart from the BU-supported Kaltura/MyMedia and Adobe Creative Cloud software, there are platforms that are not BU-supported, but provide limited free options. Below are some of the possibilities that especially have user-friendly platforms, and encourage active learning in class.
Video Production on Kaltura/MyMedia
Boston University recommends and supports Kaltura Capture and Mymedia for creating and sharing videos on Blackboard. Kaltura Capture is a web-based platform for recording videos and/or videos with inserted quiz questions. Mymedia is the storage space for all videos created through Kaltura capture. Mymedia also allows you to upload video files, and share them on […]
Overview of Zoom for Students
Boston University utilizes the Zoom platform for synchronous class sessions. As a student, you may also decide to use Zoom for connecting with your peers or interacting on projects. The videos and resources below offer an overview on how to access your Zoom class session, and how to set up your own meeting with your […]
Text, Voice & Video Messaging Tools
Recently, in educational settings, email communication has been enhanced or replaced by instant messaging tools, which allow for a more robust and instantaneous communication with students and colleagues. These tools often allow for differentiating topics of discussion via a variety of channels. They also often allow for group conversations, direct messages between individuals, and synchronous […]
Video Conferencing Tools: Zoom
Boston University recommends and supports the Zoom platform for all synchronous classes and/or meetings. You may download, install and update the program on Boston University’s dedicated Zoom page. Most people will need to download and install the “Zoom Client for Meetings” option. If you anticipate needing to log in through your mobile phone (or as […]