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Add Video From My Media to a Channel

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  1. Click on the button in the upper right that says your name and click My Channels from the list.
  2. Click on a channel.
  3. Click the + Add to Channel button.
    + Add to Channel
  4. Select the check box to the left of the video you want to add.
  5. Click the Publish button.
    Publish

NOTE: You must be an owner or manager of the channel to add media. You can only add media that you own (have uploaded) to your channels. Videos that you can see that are owned by other users can only be added to Playlists.

This article was last updated on Feb 25, 2025 @ 1:33 pm.

by Amin2

Adjust Media Permissions (Make Media Private or Shared)

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  1. Click on your name > My Media from the upper right corner.
  2. Check the box next to the video you want to edit.
  3. Click Actions > + Publish in the upper right corner.
  4. Select your desired privacy setting (see options below).
  5. Click Save, and OK to confirm in the pop up window.

Media Permission Levels

  • Private: Private media is viewable in your account only. No other account can see a private video.
  • Unlisted: An unlisted video is viewable by anyone with the direct link. This is the recommended setting for sharing videos with your students.
  • Published: If you have a situation where you need to set very specific access to a video, you can create a channel, and publish a video to that channel. If, for example, you want to share a video with a select group of students, but don’t want any one else to see it, you can use a channel.

To share media access with others, you need to change the default Private setting to Unlisted. Instructions are in this Share Media Via URL tutorial.

Channel Membership Roles

  • Channel Owner: The channel owner is the person who created the channel. Only the owner can delete the channel.
  • Channel Manager: A channel manager can view channel content, add media to the channel, moderate channel content, and manage users.
  • Channel Moderator: A channel moderator can view channel content, add media to the channel, and moderate channel content.
  • Channel Contributor: A channel contributor can view channel content and add media to the channel.
  • Channel Member: A member can view the channel content.

Channel Types

  • Private Channel: media in a Private channel can only be viewed or modified by by channel members.
  • Restricted Channel: media in a Restricted channel is viewable by any PSU user. The channel can be accessed via URL or by searching in MediaSpace. Only users who are invited to join a Restricted channel can add to or edit its media.

This article was last updated on Feb 25, 2025 @ 1:33 pm.

by Amin2

Minimize connection issues in Google Hangouts

Lost or dropped internet connections are a common problem when using Google Hangouts. Here are some tips to keep in mind before you begin your Hangout.

  • Avoid using a high traffic WiFi area. On campus, the library, the Smith Memorial Student Union and other high traffic areas at peak times may not provide sufficient bandwidth for a steady connection. Coffee shops and other public networks may have similar issues.
  • Test your connection first. If you can play this NASA YouTube video in high definition in full screen mode this should approximate the amount of bandwidth you’ll need to join a Hangout.
  • Close non-essential running applications on your computer. This will reduce the amount of work your CPU has to do.
  • Limit the number of participants in your Hangout. The bandwidth needed for a hangout is variable, and increases per user. For more information on bandwidth requirements, see the System Requirements Google Support article.

This article was last updated on Feb 25, 2025 @ 1:33 pm.

by Amin2

Create a New Page in Pebble+

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An easy way to start working on your portfolio in Pebble+ is by creating a page. Pages can be shared or submitted for assessment individually, or added to a portfolio.

  1. Log into PebblePad from pebblepad.pdx.edu.
  2. Click on the burger menu (three stacked lines like a hamburger) in the upper left corner of your screen, and click Asset Store from the home page.
    Get used to using this menu; it’s the quickest way to jump from place to place in Pebble+.
  3. Click Get creative in the list, and select Create a page.
  4. Use the Add Content button at the top of the page to get started.
    If you need any help during the editing process, click on the Help button in the bottom right corner of the window. This button can be found throughout Pebble+, and can help you whenever you get stuck.

Note: PebblePad provides additional in-depth help guides.

This article was last updated on Feb 25, 2025 @ 1:32 pm.

by Amin2

View Video Quiz Scores and Analytics

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Once students have taken your quiz, use the following instructions to view results.

  1. Open My Media from the button in the top right corner.
  2. Click the video quiz for which you want to view results.
  3. Click Actions > Analytics.
  4. From the Dashboard tab, use the column on the right to view a summary of results. The Average Score displays in the General Metrics area on the left of the page.
  5. Use the Quiz Questions tab to view, print or export results by question.
  6. Use the Quiz Users tab to view, print or export results by user.

This article was last updated on Feb 25, 2025 @ 1:31 pm.

by Amin2

Create a Playlist

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  1. Find a video or media item that you want to add to a playlist.
  2. Click the Actions menu beneath the video player and click Add to Player.
  3. Enter a name in the Create a New Playlist field and click Create.
  4. Click Save to add the video to your new playlist.

This article was last updated on Feb 25, 2025 @ 1:36 pm.

by Amin2

Create a Channel

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A channel is a collection of videos, images and/or audio files that is created by an owner, and managed by the owner and any delegated managers.

  1. Click the button that says your name in the upper right corner.
  2. Click My Channels from the list.
  3. Click the Create Channel button.
    + Create Channel
  4. Enter a Name.
  5. Enter a brief Description and Tags as needed.
    NOTE: Tags add searchable text for public channels.
  6. Select Privacy settings:
    Select Restricted so that the channel can be viewed by non-members with PSU accounts, but only members can add videos.
    Select Private to create a channel for members only.
  7. Select Options as needed.
    Check the first box to moderate content.
    Check the second box to enable comments.
  8. Click Save.
  9. Click Back to Channel to view your changes.

This article was last updated on Feb 25, 2025 @ 1:36 pm.

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Upload video or audio to My Media

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Learn how to upload video or audio to My Media for storage and to use in courses.

  1. From the MediaSpace homepage (https://media.pdx.edu), click Add New > Media Upload.
  2. Check the box to agree to the PSU terms of service and copyright policy.
  3. Click + Choose a file to upload.
  4. Select the file you want to upload from your computer.
  5. Once the upload completes, enter a Name for the video.
  6. Enter a brief Description as needed.
  7. Enter Tags as needed.
  8. Choose a Privacy setting. (If you want to share your video using a link, set the privacy to Unlisted.)
  9. Click Save.
  10. Click Go To Media, and verify that your test video plays.

Note: Videos that you have created and which are used in courses for more than one term should be captioned. Request media captioning through OAI.

This article was last updated on Feb 25, 2025 @ 1:35 pm.

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Record Google Hangouts on Air via YouTube Live

Google Hangouts is being deprecated over 2018 as Google updates to Google Hangouts Meet. However, you can still record classic Hangouts via Hangouts on Air/Youtube live.

  1. Before you begin using Hangouts on Air, you will need to verify your YouTube account. Account verification takes 24 hours.
  2. Once your account has been verified, follow this link to create a Hangout on Air via YouTube live.
  3. Under Basic Info, create a Title, and pick a Start Time.
  4. Be sure that the Type option is set to Quick (using Google Hangouts on Air).
  5. In the privacy settings drop down menu on the right, select Public, Unlisted, or Private.
    • An unlisted event is viewable to anyone with a link to the event, while a private event is viewable only by people you share the event with.
  6. Click the Go Live Now or Create Event button when you are ready to start or save your event.
  7. If you need to share a future Hangout’s details with participants, click the Start Hangout on Air button and add participants. You can then leave the Hangout and come back to it at its scheduled start time.

NOTE: Your recorded video will upload to your YouTube channel once you leave the Hangout on Air.

For more resources, visit Google Support.

This article was last updated on Feb 25, 2025 @ 1:35 pm.

by Amin2

Create a Video Quiz

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Use the quiz tool to add quiz questions to your MediaSpace videos.

NOTE: Scores from video quizzes are only available from MediaSpace. They can be downloaded as a CSV or printable file, but they do not automatically export to Canvas or other software. Important: ad-blocking browser extensions can result in anonymous quiz submissions. To be safe, advise students to open the video quiz in a private/incognito browser window, which will disable their extensions.

Create a Video Quiz

  1. Log in to media.pdx.edu.
  2. Click Add New > Video Quiz.
  3. On the Media Selection page, click the Select button from a video in your My Media list.
  4. Ensure the cube icon is selected on the new page that opens.

Overview of the Quiz Editor

The Quiz Editor has three main parts:

  • Under Details, you can modify the quiz name, welcome message, allow download of question list, and turn instructions on or off.
  • Under Scores, you can set or modify scoring options.
  • Under Experience, you can set or modify the quiz taking options. This is where you can choose whether or not to allow users to change their answers, skip and come back to questions and “seek forward” in the video.

Add Questions

  1. Click the play button in the video player, and pause the video where you would like to add a question, or move your cursor though the timeline below the video.
  2. Click the hexagonal plus icon in the player screen to add a question where the video is paused.
  3. Select the type of question. Mediaspace offers:

    • Multiple Choice – Question with only one correct answer

      1. Enter your question in the Add a Question Here box.
      2. Add the answer to the Add the CORRECT Answer Here box.
      3. Enter at least one incorrect answer in the Add Additional Answer Here box.
      4. Click the hexagonal plus icon to add additional incorrect answers.
      5. Click the light bulb icon to add a Hint to the question or an explanation to Why the answer is correct.
      6. Click the white icon of two arrows in the upper left corner to shuffle the question answers. Otherwise, the correct answer will always appear first.
      7. Click the Save button when you are finished creating your question.

    • True/False – A question with only 2 options

      1. Enter your question in the Add a Question Here box.
      2. Add the answer to the TRUE box.
      3. Enter an incorrect answer in the FALSE box.
      4. Click the light bulb icon to add a Hint to the question or an explanation to Why the answer is correct.
      5. Click the Save button when you are finished creating your question.

    • Reflection Point – A video pause combined with text, but no response required

      1. Enter your text in the Add a reflection point text here box.
      2. Click the Save button when you are finished creating your reflection point.

    • Open-Ended Question – Answer the question with your own words

      1. Enter your text in the Add an Open Question Here box.
      2. Click the Save button when you are finished creating your question.
  1. Click the blue cube icon in the timeline if you need to edit your question.
  2. Click the eye icon below the video player  to preview your quiz.
  3. Click the blue Done button when you have finished creating the quiz.
  4. Click Go to Media to view your finished video quiz.

Move a Question

  1. Click and drag the question icon in the toolbar to move a question.
  2. Click Save in the question editor to save the new location.

Preview a Quiz

  1. From the Quiz Editor, click the eye icon.
  2. In the window that pops up, begin the quiz by clicking the play button in the video player.
  3. Read the instructions, and click Continue.
  4. When you reach a question, click an answer and Continue. Click Skip for Now as needed.
  5. Click Submit once you are finished.
  6. Click Done
  7. Click the Close button to exit the quiz previewer.

This article was last updated on Feb 25, 2025 @ 1:35 pm.

by Amin2

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