Sharing video to youtube or teachertube and embedding on a website or sharing via URL is an efficient way to share video with others. Sometimes, however, we do not want to make content available in these platforms. In particular, when working with students, Canadian data housing and FIPPA compliance are essential.
In the case of Teacher Candidates recording themselves to inform their teaching practice (either practicum or micro-teaching opportunities), it would not typically be advisable that these videos are shared on non-canadian platforms and, especially where children are involved, on any public platform. TCs can safely save this video (and share it with their Faculty Advisors or instructors) using one of two UBC-housed, secure platforms: Kaltura (the most straight-forward tool for this purpose) or CLAS (a bit more involved but very robust for remote observation and discussion).
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Kaltura:
As UBC Faculty, Staff or Students, you have the option of using Kaltura – a UBC housed video platform. Using Kaltura, you can upload (apparently!) unlimited video content. You can also create your own channels, upload private or public video, share video with individuals or channels and even embed publicly on a website, a learning management system (like Canvas), in a tweet or instagram post depending on the privacy settings you select. There is even some interactivity with commenting on video within a channel. For practicum observations, you would save the video as unlisted and share it ONLY with your Faculty Advisor. Once uploaded to Kaltura, delete the video from your device and, once practicum is complete and/or your need for the video is done, delete it. Of course, sharing a link to an unlisted video is only as private as the email from which you send it. When possible use a school district, UBC email address or Canvas mail and be very careful to ensure you are sending to your FAs UBC secure email. Ideally, you would share within a password protected Learning Management System if you have access to one for practicum. To get started, login using your CWL to https://learning.video.ubc.ca/ and view the brief tutorial videos below.
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CLAS:
the Collaborative Learning Annotation System allows the sharing and annotation of video content. This platform is perfect for remote observation or viewing of micro-teaching. For example: One person can upload video of themselves teaching, make comments, annotations or add ‘call outs’ highlighting specific aspects of the video. Another (or anyone this video is shared with) can then make their own comments and annotations. These comments can appear in the video timeline, making it very clear to what aspect of the video or portion of the video is being commented on. This platform grew out of a TLEF (teaching learning enhancement fund grant) and has developed into a very robust environment! To get started, you will need an ‘instance’ created. UBC Faculty of Ed staff and faculty can contact ETS for information. Access is via your CWL. Learn more about CLAS here.
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