Kaltura is an interactive video platform for students, teachers and support staff that allows media (video, audio photo) to be streamed, giving the ability to share media in a variety of ways. Media can be played instantly without having to be downloaded.
Where can I find Kaltura?
Within Saxion, you can work with Kaltura in two different environments:
Kaltura - Video.saxion.nl
In https://video.saxion.nl you can view, publish, create and share media.
The video platform is similar to YouTube but there are substantial differences:
- The content is managed by Saxion.
- It is intended for education-related topics related to Saxion.
- Additional tools are offered for recording own material in an easy way.
- It is possible to collaborate and share knowledge with students and teachers.
- Also, the video platform can be used for internal and external communication and marketing.
Common use cases
- Schools have the possibility to publish videos on their own subpage.
- Videos are made public so they can be viewed outside Saxion.
- Student and teacher create their own channels to share videos internal or external.
- Student and teacher create playlists to share.
Kaltura - Brightspace
By integrating Kaltura into Brightspace, you have the ability to post, edit and share media with others. Log in to https://brightspace.saxion.nl to work with Kaltura in Brightspace.
There are 4 ways to use Kaltura in Brightspace
- In a personal media collection My Media
- In any spot in a course where the content editor shows you the "Insert Stuff" button followed by Embed Kaltura Media
- In a course specific collection Media Gallery
- In a course-transcending collection for schools called: the Shared Repository
Common use cases
- Videos are submitted by students for video assignments.
- Teacher posts knowledge clips in preparation for class.
- Teacher provides feedback in the grade book through video feedback.
- In a forum, students provide feedback on videos practicing, for example, conversation techniques.
- Assessments are recorded and stored for accreditation.
- In a course, videos are posted in the Course Media Gallery which students use to complete assignments.
- Instructors post videos in the Shared Repository for other instructors to use.