Kaltura

Wilmington University uses Kaltura as its video creation and management tool for a range of educational tasks. Students can use Kaltura for activities like creating video introductions and completing assignments. Instructors find it useful for easily sharing lessons across courses, posting video lectures, and allowing students to review relevant video content when needed.

Kaltura was Upgraded on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023

On Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, Kaltura was upgraded, streamlining accessibility exclusively through the Canvas Global navigation menu, a departure from previous access through course menus in Canvas. With this upgrade comes an improved user experience, along with the release of new user guides and tutorial videos. Upgrade details: 

  • The upgrade was completed at 9:30 a.m. eastern standard time.
  • My Media will now be found on the global navigation on the left-hand side of Canvas, instead of the course menu. All other aspects of Kaltura will remain unchanged and function the same.

These examples highlight the visual differences between the old and new versions of Kaltura in Canvas, specifically in terms of where users click to access Kaltura.

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Kaltura Set-Up

Installing Kaltura Capture - walkthough and tips to assist you in correctly installing Kaltura Capture to you PC or Mac. If you need further assistance, please reach out to the help desk.

Creating Content

Creating a Discussion Board Video with Kaltura Webcam - a walkthrough of using Kaltura to create a webcam video and posting it to a discussion board. This option is useful when using a mobile device or when installing Kaltura Capture is not possible.

Creating a Video with Kaltura Capture - a walkthrough of using Kaltura Capture to create video recordings.

Creating a Screen Recording with Kaltura Capture - a walkthrough of using Kaltura Capture to make a screen recording.

Uploading and Submitting Content

Uploading a pre-recorded video into Kaltura - a walkthrough of uploading a pre-recorded video into the "My Media" library.

Submitting Kaltura Content - a walkthrough of submitting a Kaltura video from your "My Media" area as a Canvas assignment or a Canvas discussion.

Kaltura Video Recording Retention

Kaltura videos remain accessible for a minimum of 18 months. If a Kaltura video remains unviewed throughout this timeframe, it is flagged for deletion. One month prior to potential deletion, the video owner receives an email notification. They have the option to request preservation beyond the 18-month threshold. If no such request is made, the video is automatically deleted at the conclusion of the 30-day window following the 18-month mark.

Video Tutorials for Using Kaltura

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Add New Media – Upload Mobile or Previously Recorded Videos to Kaltura

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Create a Kaltura Capture Video

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Create a Kaltura Capture Webcam Video

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Create a Webcam Recording

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Download Your Kaltura Video

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Install Kaltura Capture Software to PC or Mac

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Narrate a PowerPoint Presentation in Office 365

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Record in Zoom – See Zoom Recordings in My Media

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