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Resources for students
Use Echo360 to convert/edit/compress video
Echo360 is used at UTAS to host video recorded in class but can also be used by staff/students to upload their own video. The video can then be edited (very basic editing, you can’t add captions or combine multiple video). Once upload all video is ‘processed’ by the system to compress file size & convert to MP4 format […]
Save Powerpoint Presentation as Video
It is possible to save out a video from a Powerpoint Presentation directly from within Powerpoint. Before you do – here are some key things to check. It is always a good idea to play back the presentation by going to the Slide Show tab & then click Play, Start Presentation, or From Beginning (depending […]
Live Lectures – How to Access and Participate!
If your lecturer has set up the lectures or workshops for ‘Live Streaming’ this means you may be able to access and watch the lecture/workshop live as it is presented, potentially able to also ask questions that the lecturer will see or participate in some of the activities if any are made available. Students can access […]
How to sign up for a tutorial/workshop
To sign up for a tutorial or workshop (or to sign up into things like discussion groups, assignment groups etc) follow the steps below. Step 1: Click the link in the Announcements/Content area if you have been provided with a link. OR Click the ‘Groups’ tool on the toolbar if the tool is available. Step […]
How to Pin Units to your MyLO Homepage
The new MyLO ‘Daylight’ interface allows you to pin your units to your MyLO Homepage. This guide will go through how to access your MyLO Homepage and how to pin a unit. First access the MyLO Homepage by logging in with your Student Username and Password from http://www.utas.edu.au/mylo You will see a page similar to the […]
How to Access your Assignment Feedback
First you will need to click the “Assessments” item from the toolbar, then choose the option ‘Assignments’, as circled below. When you load up the Assignments area you should see a list of assignments, with a column titled “Feedback” to the right of each one. When Feedback is published to students a link called “View” […]
How to Access Your Quiz Results and Feedback
To access feedback on your quiz follow the steps below: Step 1: Click the ‘Assessments’ item on the toolbar, then choose ‘Quizzes’ as circled below. Step 2: You will see a list of quizzes for your unit, locate the quiz you want to view feedback for in the list and click the small icon to […]
Upload an Assignment to MyLO
To upload an assignment file to MyLO, follow the steps below. Step 1: Check the assignment requirements to ensure that your file is in the correct format. Step 2: Log into your MyLO unit and select the Assessments Menu on the toolbar. Then choose the option “Assignments” (as highlighted below). Step 3: You will […]
Using MyLO Notifications to keep track of Announcements in your units
Lecturers and tutors often use the MyLO Announcements feature to share important news and information about units. Using MyLO’s Notifications you can keep track of new Announcements via email alerts. Here’s how. Log in to MyLO. Locate your name at the top right corner of the MyLO screen. Click on your name and select Notifications from the menu. The Notifications screen […]
Downloading and printing Grademark feedback
If you use Grademark to provide comments on students’ work, you, or your students, may wish to download or print the feedback. These instructions should work for both staff & student views in the Grademark interface (known as ‘Feedback Studio’). First load up the assignment and go into the Feedback Studio area (either by clicking […]