Video

KU offers several services that support using multimedia and desktop conferencing to enhance learning, provide professional development and encourage collaboration with colleagues around the world. Click on the items below to see details and determine which services might be helpful for you.

Blackboard

How to add video content to your Blackboard course.

Desktop Connect

Conduct online meetings, virtual classes, and group collaboration where you can share a wide range of content, including Microsoft PowerPoint slides, live and recorded video, Flash movies, live screen sharing, application sharing, audio, and multi-user text chat.

Instructional Production Services

KU Information Technology staff can provide assistance and equipment to incorporate video into your instructional projects through the full pre-to-post production cycle. Please contact KU IT Blackboard Support at 864-2600 or blackboardsupport@ku.edu.

KU ScholarWorks

KU ScholarWorks is a digital repository for scholarly work created by the faculty and staff of the University of Kansas. KU ScholarWorks makes important research available to a wide, public audience and helps ensure its long-term preservation.

Streaming Media & Live Streaming

These two services are available for faculty to add audio and video to courses in Blackboard, and provide the means for on-demand delivery of online multimedia content and live streaming.

Other Options

KU Media Productions in the Kansas Union offers fee-based services to connect the KU community with the world by creating professional audio and video programs, multi-point video conferencing and live and on-demand web streaming. There are many creative methods for delivering your content to a larger audience and bringing content experts onto the KU campuses. KU Media Productions will assist you in producing affordable media designed to reach your audience. Contact Mark Crabtree at 864-7848, or markc@ku.edu.


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