Streaming Video
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Streaming Video
Project Summary: Streaming Video since 2005 is an initiative to support instructional streaming video on MCC's campus. While not the only solution to integrate video into online instruction, the CTL's initiative is meant to instruct newcomers to the process of delivering streaming video content and best use practices.
Project Goals
- Provide an accessible and supported venue for streaming course-related video over the Internet
- Share best-use practices to faculty who wish to make use of this technology
- Consult with MCC ITS on how to migrate this initiative campus-wide with the type of support offered at the ITS-managed infrastructure (99.99% uptime, backups, etc.)
Relation to CTL Department Plan Initiatives
Project Staff
- Jeffrey Anderson installed and currently admins the current instance of the streaming media server in the CTL Server Room.
- Martin Lehner consults on general Linux security and maintenance issues.
- Jeffrey Anderson participates with the Streaming 101 faculty instructor-led course housed in the CTL
- Donna Gaudet serves as Streaming Video 101 project coordinator and professional growth consultant for any faculty who takes the course.
- Richard Felnagle acts as main instructor and mentor for Streaming Video 101.
Project Timeline
- Project was initiated in Summer 2005 with direction and a needs assessment after working with Richard Felnagle, English/Humanities professor at MCC
- Streaming Media Server comes online in Fall 2005
- Jeff installs upgrade to Helix Universal Server v. 11 late fall 2005
- First Streaming 101 course taught by Richard Felnagle in Spring 2006
Current Status
- Additional faculty requesting streaming media support receive consultation and server space as needed on an ongoing basis
Future Directions
- CTL will support faculty using streaming media in their instruction as needed
- Jeffrey Anderson is trying to find a way to obtain managed support from ITS in a manner agreeable to that department so that the content AND streaming service has a level of support close to or equal to that of WebCT
Project Resources
- Staff time has been required to install and maintain the Streaming Media Server
Project Outcomes
- Several faculty have become accustomed to and now incorporate streaming media in their coursework.
- Richard Felnagle has moved most of his streaming course content away from previous resources and is now housed on the CTL's server.
Related Articles
Streaming Media Server Utilization Guide - A very technical overview of how this project is implemented.
