Teaching Online at UTAS

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 […]

If you have created and narrated a Powerpoint file for your class and the size is very large (over 100mb) it is a good idea to reduce the file size before you upload to MyLO. To do so follow the steps below. FIRST! – Make a copy of the powerpoint file – this way the […]

If you are working with the CBT Template you will find a blank page in your Content area for each Week that you can use to upload your video links, files, chapters and other information. This template – by default – uses the following layout: If you require more sections please chat to the Teaching.TSBE […]

Want to know how to show your Assignment Feedback while hiding the grade?  It can be done (to some extent, note that if you use a rubric they may still figure out their grade via the rubric even if they can’t see the total). First you need to hide the grade item in the grades […]

This document covers adding audio & narration to Powerpoint 2016. Ensure your microphone is plugged in & working. There are two ways to add audio to slides, you can record the entire slideshow at once while the slideshow is playing OR you can add an audio file to each slide one by one. To add an […]

This document covers moving content like files, modules(folders) etc in the Content tool of MyLO. Each item in the content area, be it a single file, URL or a whole module – has an icon to the left of it that looks like this: In the screenshot below I’ve highlighted some instances of this icon to […]

Want to know who participated in your Activity Slides? Follow these steps to see the responses from your class! Step 1: Go to the Echo360 site for your class. You can follow the link from MyLO if you have one, or login to echo360.org.au (use the login via institution link and choose UTAS – uses standard […]

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 […]

A quick look at the MyLO Homepage, how to get there and what you’ll see. First you will need to find the Log In to MyLO link. If you go to the UTAS Homepage you will see a link in the top-right called ‘MyLO’. The UTAS homepage is www.utas.edu.au Click on this link to go to […]

If you create a category in the Gradebook and need to assign an existing grade to it follow these instructions: Step 1 – Click the ‘Grades’ tool in the toolbar and then go to the ‘Manage Grades’ tab. Step 2 – All your grades are listed here. Click on the name of the Grade Item […]