Margaret Moses

Kaltura: New Hovering Controls for Video Player 

On April 18, 2022, the new Hovering Controls on the Kaltura player will allow the on-screen controls to disappear on the bottom of the video when there is no mouse or keyboard activity.  For the latest Kaltura updates, news, resources, support, and training...

Zoom: Marketplace Apps are now available 

After positive community interest, Penn State is developing a process to review and approve Zoom Marketplace Apps. Two apps have been approved so far, with more on the way.  Marketplace third-party apps are in addition to the core Zoom service provided by Penn...

Making MediaSpace content downloadable

Penn Staters can now make their Kaltura MediaSpace content downloadable. Kaltura’s default settings prevent downloads; however, individuals can adjust the settings to allow them.  Content owners have the option of making individual items or all entries in...

Changing student needs, overlapping services led to ResCom transition

Not long ago, University Park students lined up on move-in weekends for help with hard-wired connections for computers in their residence hall rooms and visited ResCom Service Desks in the commons buildings for other technology challenges. As desktop computers gave way to laptops, tablets, and cellphones, technology support also evolved. Continue Reading Changing student needs, overlapping services led to ResCom transition

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Scheduling Zoom Meetings in Canvas

As a best practice and for optimal security, it is strongly recommended that users do not use their Personal Meeting ID (PMI) when scheduling Zoom meetings in Canvas.    Your Personal Meeting ID (PMI) accesses your personal meeting room. Because PMIs are always...

Canvas: Disabling Personal Meeting ID when Scheduling Zoom meetings

As a best practice and for optimal security, it is strongly recommended that users do not use their Personal Meeting ID (PMI) when scheduling Zoom meetings in Canvas.   Your Personal Meeting ID (PMI) accesses your personal meeting room. Because PMIs are always...

Kaltura-Zoom Integration Upgrade on August 16, 2021

On August 16th, Penn State IT will be upgrading the integration with Kaltura and Zoom.   This upgrade will enhance the overall performance and collaboration between these two services, allowing for improved uploading of all Zoom recordings to Kaltura....

Kaltura-Zoom Integration Upgrade on August 16, 2021

On August 16th, Penn State IT will be upgrading the integration with Kaltura and Zoom.   This upgrade will enhance the overall performance and collaboration between these two services, allowing for improved uploading of all Zoom recordings to Kaltura....

Find all your Zoom recordings in Kaltura 

Kaltura is Penn State’s tool for storing, publishing, and streaming media. Kaltura functions as a stand-alone media management service and works in conjunction with Zoom and Canvas. Users can view all recordings in their Kaltura MediaSpace, including Zoom...

Accessing Zoom chat panels in Kaltura recordings

Penn State faculty, staff, and students who record Zoom sessions enjoy the benefit of those recordings being automatically stored in Kaltura. The Zoom “chat panel,” however, is not part of that copied recording. The contents of the “chat panel” are copied to...