Kaltura Performance Issues and Infrastructure Changes this Weekend (8/29/20)
Hello from Learning Systems, We hope this message finds you well. Kaltura MediaSpace, their integration servers for Blackboard and Canvas, as well as the Kaltura Management Server have all been experiencing intermittent outages over the last week. Our team has been in contact with the vendor and they have stated that several changes are being […]
Kaltura Captioning Update (REACH v2)
A recent update to Kaltura Mediaspace has introduced a new easier-to-use interface for requesting ASR / machine-based closed captioning for your Kaltura videos. Kaltura refers to this update as REACH v2. This new interface also includes an upgraded editor that allows for editing captions inside of MediaSpace as opposed to the old one that was […]
CaptureSpace has been retired. Kaltura Personal Capture has arrived!
Greetings from Learning Systems, This is just a friendly reminder that Kaltura CaptureSpace has been retired. As of June 1st, it is no longer being updated, enhanced, or supported by the vendor. Kaltura Capture has arrived and is now available for download from VCU’s Kaltura MediaSpace! It is much easier to use with a simple interface, […]
Echo360 Updates (EchoSystem and Echo360 Cloud)
Update (4/17/18): The EchoSystem Server Upgrade has been rescheduled for Friday, 4/20 at 5:30AM. Thank you! Please note the reminders and updates below: EchoSystem Server Upgrade – Yes, one final upgrade to the EchoSystem Server will be applied that will address some minor issues with the content migration tool for EchoCloud and EchoCenter link issues. This update […]
Redesigned Interface for VCU’s eLearning Environment
The Learning Systems team just completed the Blackboard upgrade, and you will immediately notice that it looks different. For several years, Blackboard has maintained the same look, and over time it has become very “dated”. The Learning Systems team, within Academic Technologies, has redesigned and customized the interface to have a more professional, streamlined and […]
Blackboard Availability – May 16, 2017 Upgrade
Reminder: The VCU Blackboard system will be upgraded to a newer version on May 16-17. Begin Time: Tuesday, May 16th, 2017, 8:00pm (EST) End Time: Wednesday, May 17th, 2017, 8:00pm (EST) Blackboard will NOT be available during this time. We expect the upgrade to take less than 24 hours, so check this blog for updates […]
Blackboard Security News
Please be aware that there is a tutoring company called “Clutch Prep” that may be falsely posing as a legitimate resource for college students. VCU does not have any business or educational relationship with this company and we strongly advise you to not click on any links or open any emails from this company. […]
VCU’s 2015 Technology Fair
Technology Fair 2015 VCU Tech Fair: Tuesday, Apr. 7 and Wednesday, Apr 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Technology Services and VCU Libraries present the 2015 VCU Tech Fair on Tuesday, April 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons; and at the same time on Wednesday, April […]
Blackboard Availability – Saturday, March 28th, 2:00-6:00am
We have been notified by Blackboard Managed Hosting that they will be performing required maintenance on Saturday, March 28th, 2015, 2:00am to 6:00am. Also note that Blackboard will NOT be accessible during this maintenance for approximately 4 hours. (Contact: Blackboard, [email protected])
UPDATE: Blackboard Enrollments Restored
UPDATE: Blackboard course enrollments have been restored. We are continuing to investigate the cause of the issue, but all students should be able to access their courses, and resume normal activities in Blackboard. Please email [email protected] if you are experiencing any problems accessing your courses. ———————————————————————————————— Automated enrollment processes for Blackboard have caused all students […]