Welcome to the VU Collaborate Newsletter. We hope you are feeling refreshed and keeping warm this winter.
In this edition, you will be informed about the upcoming Zoom Classroom and Padlet changes. Discover some tips and tricks when interacting with Padlet posts, or quickly searching for Panopto videos. Lastly, explore some workshop options to get you started with your teaching journey.
In this edition
Get Block Ready | VU Collaborate News | Upcoming Events
*use the links to get straight to each section
Get Block Ready
Before each block, Master Space content is copied into teaching Delivery Spaces, then reviewed in preparation for teaching. To get block ready, find out about creation dates, spaces, checklist and more.
1. When are Delivery Spaces created?
Delivery spaces will be available 2 weeks prior to your teaching period start date, and 5 weeks prior for placement units. To check for the teaching period, refer to the VU calendar.
2. Which Master Space will be used?
*UG: undergraduate; *PG: postgraduate
| Delivery Mode | Master Space |
|---|---|
| UG/PG Block | (4Week Block) |
| UG/PG Block Online Real-time (ORT) | (4Week Block) |
| UG/PG Block Online Self-paced (OSP) | (Online SP) |
| 8 Week PG Block | (8Week Block) |
3. What should I check before the block starts?
*Use this checklist to review and adjust all components in the VU Collaborate delivery space after it has been created and before students have access.
4. How to find my delivery/teaching spaces?
Your delivery space will be listed under the term code. For example, 2024-H2B1 (2024, HE Semester 2, Block 1). See, How to search for your delivery space.
Final Fridays
See our Events Calendar for scheduled Final Fridays each block. Please ensure your results are finalised in VU Collaborate by 5 pm on that day.
Results will be released to students on the following Monday. For more information on Final Friday, refer to Everything you need to know about Final Friday
VU Collaborate News
Zoom Update – Students are required to sign into Zoom to join virtual classes
From Monday 15th July 2024, the Require Authentication to Join – Sign in to Zoom (VU) option will be automatically selected when scheduling Zoom meetings.
Why enforce authentication for students?
This implementation aims to improve student and staff wellbeing and safety. When enabled, only VU students and staff will be able to join Zoom classes.
Unknown persons will be prevented from joining the session. There have been escalating occurrences of unauthorised entry into Zoom classrooms that have not only been disruptive but have regrettably become increasingly disturbing.
How will the change affect students?
Students should download the Zoom Workplace desktop app and sign in. Once this is done, meetings will launch immediately.
If a student has not already downloaded and signed into the Zoom App, they will be prompted each time to login/authenticate. They must sign in using their VU username and password to join the session or will receive a “not authorised to join meeting” message.
Available resources:
- Staff guide: Schedule a New Class on Zoom
- Student guide: Accessing a Zoom Virtual Classroom
- Students can practice joining with the Zoom Test Meeting (Waiting Room)
Any Questions?
Technical assistance, contact the IT Service Desk via VU Support Hub.
Questions on Zoom Classroom, contact the VUCollaborate (Hive) team.
Spot the difference in your Padlet Dashboard
Padlet’s new dashboard layout has been applied to your account. Changes include the location of menu navigation, bookmarks/folder area, user settings and more…
Learn how to navigate around the new dashboard, refer to our guide: Using Padlet
Are you new to VU Collaborate? Come along to our workshop
Want to know how to navigate VU Collaborate, review the learning materials and communicate with your students?
Join us in our workshop focused on getting you started with VU Collaborate! Learn how to access your unit space, effectively review your space with our delivery space checklist, and explore other resources and guides to support you in your teaching journey. Book in now!
Want to learn more? register through VU Develop.
Padlet – add images and media to post comments
Padlet participants can now add images in their comments. Media options included uploading your images, drawing, or grabbing a quick image from the internet. This small improvement will surely make your Padlet activities more collaborative and fun.
Don’t have a VU Padlet account, or want to get started with Padlet?
come along to our Padlet training session.
Accessibility – Panopto video Smart Search
Locate videos or search within a video with Smart Search.
Panopto’s Smart Search looks through spoken words, slide contents, headers, and more to help you find and navigate your videos quickly.
To find videos in your Panopto library, use the top search bar. To search within the video, select the downward pointing arrow at the bottom of the player, then select the search tab.
Ready to learn more? See:
- How to Use Video Search for more details
- Learn About Smart Search to learn how the feature works
- Viewing a Panopto Video to learn how to access the search in VU Collaborate
And, come along to our Panopto training sessions.
Panopto Innovate Australia Event at VU City Tower
Hosted by Victoria University, this half-day event promises engaging discussions among peers on the best practices for streaming, managing, and recording video in Higher Education. Expect a day of networking, interactive sessions and important updates from the Panopto Team.
Lunch and refreshments will be served.
When? August 12, 2024, 12.30 pm to 17.00 pm.
Where? City Queen campus room ROGL02.
Register here Conference: Panopto Innovate Australia
Not familiar with City Campus? See City Campus Information on how to get there.
Recorded Webinar – Engage your students with H5P Live Engagement Content
Exploring different ways to engage your students whether in synchronous or asynchronous learning environments.
In this recording, the team covers four H5P content types: Emoji Cloud, Word Cloud, Multipoll and The Chase, which can easily be created and embedded into your VU Collaborate space. Each activity allows up to 750 real-time players per game.
Access the recording here: Engage your students with H5P.com LIVE Engagement Content by the H5P team.
Or, check out our resources below:
Ready to explore?
Workshops – See the Training Calendar
Guides – See VU Collaborate Help guides and resources
HIVE Sessions – Book a One-on-One Session
Email – Send questions to VUCollaborateHelp@vu.edu.au
Upcoming Events
| JULY 2024 | Date |
|---|---|
| Creating videos in Panopto | 17 July 1:00 PM |
| H5P Interactives for Beginners | 18 July 1:00 PM |
| New to VU Collaborate | 24 July 1:00 PM |
| Gradebook Review | 25 July 1:00 PM |
| Grading & Assessing in VU Collaborate | 31 July 1:00 PM |
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