GSA eLearning News

Screen recordings are a great way to demonstrate complex software-based tasks to students with narration. They can also be used to capture lectures, tutorials or powerpoint presentations.  There are 3 main ways to create screen or webcam recordings for use in Canvas, which are detailed below.   1. Browser-based (Mac or PC)  The GSA Planet eStream web recorder is a useful Chrome extension tool that can be used to create webcam or screen recordings. To access the recorder on Planet eSteam click the Create menu and select 'Web Recorder' or access the link here . The enoder is only compatible with the Chrome browser.  You will be prompted to install a browser extension which allows the recorder to capture your desktop, webcam, or a specific window (or windows) of your choice. Once recording is complete, the video will be available in your Planet eStream account where it can then be edited, shared or embedded into Canvas.   (Links...

www.zamzar.com ZamZar  is a useful online file type converter. It works with hundreds of file types, including most audio, video and graphics files. The free version is limited to two conversions per day, up to 150MB, but it can be very useful for solving compatibility issues between software. The drag and drop interface is really easy to use, and most conversions are processed very quickly. The site offers an unlimited premium version via a subscription model, although if you find you need to regularly convert certain file types, there are usually offline software-based solutions for this. For advice with online or offline file type conversion or any other Learning Technology issues at GSA, visit us in the Learning Technology Office located in the library or contact us at LTHelp@gsa.ac.uk You can find the terms of use for the Zamzar service here .

The Canvas gradebook has been updated - New features mean workflow changes for the way instructors and admin support use the gradebook Muting / Posting Policy The new grade posting policy is the biggest change in the new gradebook. Previously, instructors or admin staff would mute an each assignment when creating it or prior to grading; then admin or tutors would unmute the assignment to release the grade. This was done in the gradebook by clicking on the 'eye' icon to mute or unmute (release) the marks.  The New Gradebook allows instructors to set a Grade Post Policy for all assignments in a course with a few clicks. All GSA 19/20 courses have been set up with a 'manual posting policy', which means all course marks and feedback are hidden until manually posted.  Grades are posted when the 'eye' is clicked in the top left corner of speedgrader and 'Post Grades' is selected. Please review the  New Gradebook and SpeedGrader Muting Behavior ...