How to reduce the file size of a Video using Handbrake
Reducing the size of video files is useful to save bandwidth and make videos more accessible for students on the move.
If you are using Moodle there is a file-size limit of 200Mb. If you are making the video available via Echo360 that limit does not apply, as Echo360 streams the file.
Fortunately reducing the file size of a video is relatively easy using Handbrake, which is freely available open source software. Continue reading
University supported online learning
Do you want to learn more about educational, office, business, or hobby software?
Where do you go?
The University has made access to Lynda.com free through ITS. Continue reading
12 Apps of Christmas
The 12 apps of Christmas are back, the year must be almost done!!
This (free) short course will show you 12 apps, and how to use them for learning, teaching, or professional purposes.
You’ll get 10-minute tasks to help you get started with the day’s app.
Follow the hashtag: #UL12apps to see the learning, share your learning, and follow your fellow learners.
Sign up here: https://ul12apps.wordpress.com/sign-up/
More info here: https://ul12apps.wordpress.com/
Useful list of CDC apps for Medical professionals
iMedical Apps is a site dedicated to finding the best apps for medical professionals. Recently they came out with a list of the top apps that have been released by the CDC. Although many are Americentric, a few look as though they may have wider utility.
The title of the article is: CDC Apps Physicians Need to Download
