Delivering Content – Teaching Resources for UCI by DTEI

Instructors and staff should use only platform(s) selected, vetted and approved by the University. In addition to standard Canvas tools, Zoom and Yuja, a list of approved tools can be found here. Utilizing Canvas as the main platform provides a secure starting point for sharing files with students and ensuring only authorized people have access to course materials, either your own or student generated ones.

Instructors and staff should not use personal (i.e., non-University issued) devices to record classes.

Recordings should be stored only on University-approved services (e.g., in the UCI Yuja or Zoom cloud storage, not in one’s personal Google account or anywhere else).

Before recording begins, individuals should be informed that the session will be recorded.

Instructors are encouraged to provide other means of participation for students who do not want to be recorded (e.g., participating in Zoom without video, submitting questions and comments through the chat function).

Instructors should not require students who have placed a FERPA block on their directory information to use their name or their camera during class.

Students who do not want their surroundings to be visible are encouraged to use Zoom’s virtual background feature, if feasible, or, if allowed by the instructor, to participate without video. Be mindful of others who may not wish to be visible or recorded in the background.

Record & share course content, such as lectures

There are many tools available to record, edit, and host your course content. Below are some recommended solutions.

And, DTEI has created a useful video regarding Best Practices for Pre-Recorded Materials.

For hosting, recording, and basic editing needs:

YuJa, supported by OIT and available at no cost to UCI users, enables easy media uploading and management, and is integrated with the UCI Canvas system. This is the recommended place to store course content.

For most recording and editing needs:

Openshot is a free tool for both Mac and PC, similar to iMovie. It is able to support most basic video editing needs. Note that support for Openshot is not available from the OIT Help Desk.

For more advanced recording and editing needs:

For more advanced uses, the free VSDC Video Editor for Windows is another great solution. For Mac users, consider using Apple iMovie, which is available free of charge.

Note that support for VSDC Video is not available from the OIT Help Desk.

For School of Medicine faculty:

School of Medicine faculty should refer to local resources for lecture recording and course content sharing options.

Stream my lectures

Use Zoom, integrated in Canvas, to stream your lectures from anywhere.

Things to consider when using Zoom:

Techniques for facilitating large classes from DTEI
Upgrading to Zoom Webinar for classes of 300 or more students
Additional techniques for facilitating Zoom lectures from Merage School of Business
Best Practices (Joint Statement of the UC CIOs)
Information about Zoom Bombing and how to secure your lecture

Create and share virtual whiteboards, diagrams, and annotated images

There are a variety of tools available to create, share, and annotate images, diagrams, and virtual whiteboards.

For iPad and iPhone users:

Educreations (free, with paid options) provides basic whiteboarding tools and is suitable for capturing ideas, annotating content, and sharing to other people.

ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard (free, with in-app purchases) is a personal interactive whiteboard that also supports voice-over recordings.

For Windows users who want to use a stylus:

Microsoft OneNote (free) is a fully featured and free digital notebook.

Ensure I protect my copyright

Learn more about protecting your copyright: http://dtei.uci.edu/guidance-for-uci-faculty-in-light-of-increased-online-instruction-covid-19/

Learn about minimum recommended equipment

Making sure your students can both see and hear you clearly will impact student engagement.

In order to deliver quality video content, DTEI recommends that you have a webcam and a microphone (or headset with attached microphone). It will also increase the longevity of your video content. Here are some useful resources and recommendations: