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Panopto Desktop Recorder

Panopto has another application for recording other than Capture. Panopto Recorder allows you to download an application and record video without needing to have an internet application. The controls and settings are also somewhat easier to grapple than Capture.

Take a look at the video tutorial for the desktop app and our supplemental tutorial on deleting recordings saved locally on the computer.

For other tutorials on Panopto, check out the Panopto Wiki page.

Submitted by: Tyler Kron-Piatek, Instructional Designer, COLI

Summer Courses Tips

If you are teaching a summer course this year, hear are a few things to check.

  1. Check that the Start Date Starts at the appropriate time
    • All summer courses, regardless if they start in session one or session two, open up at the end of May
    • First 6-week, 10-week, and 12-week sessions being on May 20th
    • Summer session two (second 5-week and 6-week courses) starts on July 1st
  2. Check that the End Date does not end before your course is supposed to end.
    • June 29th is when the first 5-Week and 6-Week courses end
    • July 29th is when the 10-Week session ends
    • August 3rd is when the second 5-week session ends
    • August 9th is when the second 6-week and 12-week sessions end
  3. Keep in mind important holidays over the summer
    • May 27th, Memorial Day, No Classes
    • June 19th, Juneteenth, No In-Person or Synchronous Online Classes
    • July 4th, Independence Day, No In-Person or Synchronous Online Classes
    • July 5th, President’s Holiday, No In-Person Classes

Follow this tutorial to change Course Start and End Dates. Other tutorials about D2L are available on the D2L Self-Paced Training for Faculty and Staff Wiki page.

For additional important dates, such as when session grades are due, please see the Canisius Academic Calendar.

Submitted by: Tyler Kron-Piatek, Instructional Designer, COLI

Podcasting at Canisius

A Podcast is typically a digital audio-only recording on a certain topic or series of topics. Podcasting can be a great alternative to essays or presentations while also teaching students about technology. And it is a relatively easy lift for both faculty and students.

At Canisius, there are several ways to get podcasting:

In either case, if faculty are not sure how to use the equipment or are unsure how to incorporate Podcasting into your pedagogy, please feel free to make an appointment with COLI Staff.

Additionally, if faculty would like their class to use the Podcasting Room, please send the course abbreviation, number, and letter (ex, CAN101A) to helpdesk along with the request so we can add you and your students to the swipe access.

More information on Podcasting can be found on the Podcasting at Canisius University Wiki Page.

Submitted by: Tyler Kron-Piatek, Instructional Designer, COLI

Graduate Student IT Information Session

Whether face-to-face or online, graduate students at Canisius make extensive use of internet tools and services.  Come learn about the core information technologies you will use at Canisius.  Begin the semester confident in your use of Canisius Gmail, D2L, the MyCanisius Portal, and other tools for your success!

Each of these sessions covers the same content.  The sessions are online, via Zoom web conferencing.  Choose the session that is most convenient for you.


The sessions for the upcoming Summer and Fall 2024 semesters are:

  • Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 at 6:00 PM
  • Friday, May 17th, 2024 at 2:00 PM
  • Monday, August 19th, 2024 at 6:00 PM
  • Friday, August 23rd, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Submitted by: Tyler Kron-Piatek, Instructional Designer, COLI

Celebration of Scholarship

 

We are happy to announce an update to the Celebration of Scholarship event!

Save the date: Wednesday, April 17 from 4:30 – 6:15 p.m. This event will be held in the Science Hall Atrium, after Ignatian Scholarship Day!

Click here to add this event to your digital calendar.

If you are interested in having your scholarship celebrated by colleagues and friends, fill out the Google Form linked here.

Please fill out the form by Wednesday, April 10.

Wine, beer, and light appetizers will be provided.

Submitted by: Tyler Kron-Piatek, Instructional Designer, COLI