Intro to MediaCAST™

1. Intro to MediaCAST™ Instructor: Craig McKenna craigm@inventivetec.com | 800.474.5128 x804 Support: support@inventivetec.com | 800.474.5128 x3

2. Introduction • Inventive Technology is based in Colorado and has been serving the educational market for 7 years. • Why computer-based learning? • Multimedia enhances learning. • Safer/more effective storage method. • Ease of access increases usage. • Built-in rights management to help you enforce your organization’s Fair Use policies.

3. Learning Objectives • Access your MediaCAST URL and log in. • Search and find resources using different methods/criteria. • Use the Toolbox features to enhance usage. • Get further help and training.

4. What is MediaCAST? Stored on/ streamed from a server Used on-demand, in the classroom and beyond Content sourced

5. Resources

6. Types of Files * The use of some types of streaming media may require additional server software and configuration. Please review your order and consult with your Sales Representative for complete details.

7. Login Page • Navigate to your MediaCAST URL (i.e., mediacast.gcs.k12.ny.us). • If your organization elected to set up a DNS entry, you may type “mediacast” in the address bar and press the Enter key. • If your organization is using AD/LDAP integration, your credentials are the same as your network login.

8. MediaCAST Interface Tutorial Resources 1st-tier Tabs Find resources based on keyword • 2nd-tier tabs are determined by: • 1st-tier tab selection • User rights. Glider: browse contents of the Digital Library. Dashboard (3 elements)

9. Glider/Categories • Browse the Digital Library rather than repetitively search. • Multi-tier categories (up to 4 levels). • Click View Listing under a category to see results.

10. Dashboard • Each user can be greeted by what is relevant to them. • As needs change, dashboard selections can too. • Selection of dashboard elements is user-specific. • Click the Edit link. • New selections can be added by Inventive.

11. Searching • Quick Search field is prominent. • Results can be sorted by things like Rating, Run Time, etc. • Reservation icon is not present when resource access is not limited.

12. Searching (cont.) • Use the filters and restriction tools to view a subset of search results. • Filtering may be done by: • Keyword • Type • Starting with

13. Searching (cont.) • Search tab uses the Search field at top to execute a keyword search. • Use the slider to limit results based on Grade Range. • View Options toggles between simple and detail views.

14. Searching (cont.) • Custom Filters and Media Resource types can be used to limit results. • Checkboxes on the left will limit results to a specific category.

15. Resource Page Rating (Average) Select another result from your search. Toolbox: Frequently used resource tools. Play controls, including Full Screen and Closed Captioning (when available). Placing metadata, Segments and Standards in tabs reduces page scrolling. Execute new search based on metadata field.

16. Reservations Why? • Some content is set to limit maximum simultaneous users. • Reserving a resource for a particular date and time guarantees its availability to your login. Create • Use the Reserve link in the Toolbox (Resource Page). • Use the reserve icon in search results. Access/Edit • Click the My Media Resources tab.

17. Favorites Why? • Allows quick access to frequently-used resources. Create • Use the add favorite icon ( ) in search results or the Add Favorite link in the Toolbox. Access/Edit • Click the My Media Resources tab.

18. Snag-a-Segment™ Why? • Use to designate start and end points within a longer resource. • Available to Instructors and above. Create • Click the Snag-a-Segment link in the Toolbox. Access • Select the Segments tab and click the desired Segment Name.

19. Snag-a-Segment (cont.) Edit/Delete • Click the edit icon ( ) to the left of the desired segment . • Many instructors can create segments in the same video. Unlike reservations and favorites, this is designed to be a collaborative feature. • Instructors may edit or delete their own segments.

20. Snag-a-Segment (cont.) • The first frame for a segment may be set as a resource thumbnail. • Thumbnails replace resource file-type icons in places such as search results. • In the event that multiple segments have been set as thumbnails, the first in the list will be used (sorted in ascending order by start time).

21. External URL Builder™ Why? • Use this tool to paste a link in an external application. • Examples include email, PowerPoint and Moodle. Create • Click the External URL Builder link in the Toolbox.

22. External URL Builder (cont.) 2 Types: • Basic: • Require users to log in. Helpful when tracking who played a resource (Reports). • Auto-login: • Enter your Username, Password and set expiration options. • Others will not be able to decipher your credentials from the link.

23. External URL Builder (cont.) • Using External URL Builder in conjunction with Snag-a-Segment allows for powerful lesson plan integration. • 1-click access to log in, access the resource and advance to the pertinent starting point.

24. Link Builder™ (Standards) Why? • Use this tool to link resources to standards. • As the library builds, future users can search for content based on a standard. Create • Click the Link Builder, in the Toolbox.

25. Link Builder™ (cont.) Access • Access standards with associated resources by clicking the My Courses tab.

26. Digital TV • All users may access channels by clicking the Digital TV tab. • Tune to any channel by clicking the name/logo in the slider, at top. • If many channels are present, use the group drop-down. • Use the guide below to review programming.

27. Digital TV (cont.) • The TV listings grid displays channel data for all selectable channels. • Blue: actively tuned. • Gray: not actively tuned. • Green: tunable (Managers and above may click the channel name in the grid to select a different channel).

28. Getting Help • Contact your local help desk. • They will be aware of local network/power status. • Tutorial videos available via the HELP link at top/right. • Contact Technical Support:support@inventivetec.comor 800.474.5128 x3 • Contact your trainer: craigm@inventivetec.com or 800.474.5128 x804

29. Q&A/Practice