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Streaming Video - Technical Information



Overview of streaming video and a brief technical description.

Technology Overview:
Streaming media is audio and video content that is digitally encoded and transferred over a computer network or the Internet for viewing on a multimedia-equipped PC. It is not downloaded as a file, but rather is played as it arrives – on demand. There is no special software to be loaded.

How it works:
Using the Mediasite System, the Streaming Video captures the instructor on video and audio as well as all accompanying materials from any RGB source - PCs, Macs, laptops, document cameras, and touch screens. Course content is then saved in a digital format which can be viewed from any standard web browser over broadband Internet connection.

What does the student see?
Students see streamed video with audio as well as the presentation materials in a typical slide format. A slide can be viewed full screen by selecting “Max Slide.” View all of the slides in a presentation format by selecting “Slide List.” Video controls enable you to stop, pause, review, or fast forward through the Instructor’s presentation. This is available twenty four hours a day – seven days a week from any computer that has broadband quality access. Courses are generally available for viewing within 24 hours of their on-ground delivery.

We have partnered this dynamic educational tool with a powerful communications tool. The Blackboard system that works with Mediasite allows electronic access to course syllabi, instructors, assignments, tests, and much more. This combination allows instant access to your instructor via email and presents pertinent course material in a secure environment.

Recommended System Requirements:
In order to view these presentations via the Internet, you will need a high-speed Internet connection such as cable, DSL, or a T1 line. Javascript should be enabled in your web browser (this should be the default).

Testing Your Computer:
To find out if your computer is capable of viewing a Mediasite presentation, view a sample presentation that was recorded in Mediasite: http://nustream.neu.edu/mediasite40/catalog/

If you are unable to view the presentation, please review the system requirements below and follow the steps for configuring your system.

System Requirements:

For Windows XP Users Internet Explorer 6.0 and Windows Media Player
For Mac OS X Users Safari, or Firefox 1.0 or later; Windows Media Player 9 for Mac can be downloaded here
Intel Based Mac OS

Windows Media Player 9 for Mac is not a Universal appliation and the browser must be forced to run under Rosetta emulation:

  • First exit all browsers.
  • Next go to the Appliations folder and "Ctrl + click" the browser icon (e.g. Safari, Firefox) and click on "Get info."
  • Check the box labeled "Open Using Rosetta"
  • The next time the web browser is launched it will run under Rosetta emulation.

 

What does the student need to do to access Streaming Video:

In order to view streaming video classes, you must be enrolled in a streaming video section of a course and have a myNEU account. You will then be able to access the Blackboard system and your course. Below is more information that should help you understand the streaming video process.

Basic information after registering:

The streaming video links are available and posted to NU's Blackboard once the classes begin. The lectures are captured and made available approximately 24 hours after the live capture. For courses which were previously captured, the lecture links are available on Monday of each week. In the event of a Monday holiday, the lectures will be posted on Tuesday of that week.

Students gain access to the streaming video lectures through their Blackboard account (either via your "myNEU account or http://blackboard.neu.edu/). To view the streaming lectures, simply click on the appropriate link on the Course page. (See "Recommended System Requirements" above for system requirements.)

If you need help with myNEU or Blackboard, contact the Northeastern University Help Desk at 617-373-4357, or online help at http://help.neu.edu.

When you log into Blackboard, the first page, "My Institution," will show you what courses you are enrolled in under the "My Courses" module. It will show you the course number and title. Click this link to enter your course area. You will see a menu on the left, click on "Streaming Lectures" and read the instructions to view your streaming lecture. Courses are generally available for viewing within 24 hours of their on-ground delivery. Once a lecture is posted to Blackboard it is available for a period of 3 weeks (based on the instructor's preferences).

 
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