Greetings from ITRS! We are pleased to announce the arrival of Panopto 9, Loyola’s official lecture capturing platform. The following features and enhancements are now available to all Loyola users:
Panopto Capture – An exciting new web-based recorder that allows users to easily capture video, audio, screens, and applications using a web browser (no software download required).
New Mobile Apps – Recently updated apps for Android and iOS provides users with an enhanced and user-friendly experience in Panopto on mobile devices including support for offline recordings, a personalized homepage, an improved search experience, and the ability to record and upload content from your phone.
Multi-language captions – Tracks for captions in specific languages are now available in recording settings. Creators can add captions in multiple languages and viewers can easily switch from one language to another.
For more information on Panopto, please visit this guide.
The Zoom tool integration in Sakai and the Zoom Desktop Client have both been updated to improve your Zoom experience. Please take a moment to note and use the updated features that will make for smoother class scheduling and meetings.
Zoom Desktop Client: Zoom 5.0
Download the Latest Version of Zoom
The Zoom Desktop Client is the application that runs your Zoom meetings once you’ve started or joined a meeting. Because the Zoom Desktop Client is therefore critical for your Zoom meetings, it is important to have the latest version installed on your computer.
Download the latest Zoom Desktop Client at https://luc.zoom.us/download. The same download link will provide you with an update to your existing Zoom Desktop Client.
Users will no longer be able to privately chat with other members of the same channel if they are not on the same Zoom account or organization. To continue chatting with contacts outside of their Zoom account, they can add them as external contacts.
If the host has the web setting Embed password in meeting link for one-click join disabled in the Zoom web portal, the Zoom client will no longer include the password in the URL when inviting new participants.
Re-enable clickable links in meeting chat
Users will be able to send clickable links through the in-meeting chat. The link must include http or https to be clickable.
Meeting features
Report a user during a meeting
The meeting host can now report a user during a meeting by clicking on the Security icon, then Report. This feature will generate a report which will be sent to the Zoom Trust and Safety team to evaluate any misuse of the platform and block a user if necessary.
New security feature to report a participant.
Enhancements to meeting end/leave flow
The host will now be required to assign a new host when leaving the meeting. Additionally, the pop-up message asking if the host would like to leave or end the meeting will now be displayed by the Leave button.
Assign a New Host when Host leaves meeting.
Host option to End Meeting for All.
Zoom in Sakai: The New Zoom Pro Integration
To resolve many bugs and ambiguity with scheduling Zoom meetings through your Sakai site, the new Zoom Pro integration in Sakai now displays a detailed dashboard of your course meetings and recordings.
Schedule a Meeting.
Instead of one single Join Meeting button, course participants will now see a list of upcoming meetings. To start or join a meeting, the host or participants must select Start for the scheduled meeting.
View Previous Meetings and Upcoming Meetings.
The new Zoom integration allows you to view and access upcoming meetings and previous meetings through selecting the respective tabs at the top of the Zoom tool page.
View Upcoming Meetings and Previous Meetings with tabs.
Access Cloud Recordings.
Another convenient feature of the new integration allows for accessing cloud recordings without having to distribute a link. Course participants can go to the Cloud Recordings tab and play the recording in their browser.
Select the Cloud Recordings tab to access course recordings.
For added protection, a password will appear to copy in order to play the recording.
Select play to play recording in browser. Copy and paste the provided password to access playback.
Next Steps for You
Download Zoom 5.0 to update your Zoom Desktop client. The latest set of updates is included in Zoom 5.0, which we strongly recommend you do by going to luc.zoom.us/download. Select the blue Download button for Zoom Client for Meetings, and this version will be the latest provided by Zoom. Follow the installation cues to complete the update.
Select Download to update Zoom Desktop Client.
Zoom Resources from Loyola ITRS
Thanks for becoming refreshed with the latest from Zoom. For more Zoom resources and assistance, check out the new Zoom Guide from ITRS (Instructional Technology & Research Support) or report an issue with ITS Service Desk at ITSServiceDesk@luc.edu.
Here is a list of upcoming events, services, and other updates from the ITRS team.
Upcoming Events
The 5th Annual Information Technology Showcase will take place on February 20th from 9am to 3pm in the Damen Student Center on the 2nd floor. Stop by for a program featuring optional breakout sessions and service provider partner presentations on Zoom, LOCUS, Top Hat, VoiceThread, and many more. We encourage you to register for the showcase for free catered lunch and prize opportunities.
Panopto, Loyola’s official
lecture capturing platform, now includes new features and functions. Users are
now able to access deleted recordings through their Recycling Bin. When
embedding video, there is the option to customize the embed size. Additional,
the choice is now available for instructors to allow viewers to download their
slides, PowerPoint, or Keynote. Coming later in the semester, users will have
the option to create and edit videos through the web-based recorder,
eliminating the need to install the desktop plugin.
For more information on Panopto,
please visit this guide.
On May 12th, Loyola’s learning management system will be upgrading to Sakai 12. In this upgrade, students, faculty, and staff will see a few updates. Some of these changes include:
Improved features in the Assignments, Gradebook, and Lessons tools
Accessibility improvements
Auto favorite new sites
An updated text editor
How to Learn More
Register for Training
If you would like to learn more about the Sakai 12 changes, please register for one of the “What’s New in Sakai 12?” training sessions. We will hold training sessions throughout the next few months. For dates and links to registration, please visit our Sakai 12 Upgrade page.
Attend an Open Forum Discussion
Join one of the Open Forum Discussions on the following dates:
March 29th, 2019 – 11:00am – 12:00pm
April 26th, 2019 – 11:00am – 12:00pm
To access the open forums join us online at https://luc.zoom.us/my/dropin. Registration is not required– just stop by!
If you are unable to make a training session or an open forum discussion, feel free to contact us at ITRS@luc.edu, so we can schedule another time to present the updates in Sakai 12.
