Technology Tools

Office of Instructional Technology

Camtasia

• Camtasia is computer screen recording and video editing software.  You can use Camtasia to:– Narrate and record PowerPoint slides, Web pages, or

software demonstrations– Edit your recordings with the powerful, yet easy to use,

video editor– Enhance your recordings with ready-to-use themes,

animated backgrounds, graphics, callouts, and more– Create captions for audio in your recordings– Create in-video quizzes that integrate with Blackboard

How to I Get Camtasia

• Download the request form from the West Lafayette website: Camtasia and SnagIt Request Form

• Fill out and sign the form.  Be sure to specify which version is needed – Mac or PC.

• Email itap-licensing@purdue.edu with the software request form.

• Once the form has been received and your identity and status have been validated, you will be notified via email and/or a support ticket with instructions on how to access the software and license key using FileLocker.

Kaltura

• Kaltura is a web-based application that allows users to host and share media.

• Complete with an easy connection to Blackboard, Kaltura’s platform supports most forms of rich media including video, images, and audio.

• Media uploaded to Kaltura are available to users across multiple platforms, including mobile devices. 

• You can use Kaltura both to upload videos to your course and to allow students to upload video submissions for assignments and discussion posts.

How to I Get Access to Kaltura

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