Engineering Classroom Technology

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Engineering Classroom Technology

Mediasite Lecture Capture

Overview

Mediasite is an automated lecture capture system supported by the Cockrell School Faculty Technology Studios (FTS) team. The service records classroom lectures using integrated video and audio equipment and uploads the recordings directly to the instructor’s Canvas course page—no manual intervention required.

Classroom Availability

Mediasite is available in the following engineering classrooms:

Building Name

Room Number

Building Name

Room Number

EER

1.512, 1.516, 1518, 3.646

ETC

2.102, 2.108, 2.136, 2.132, 2.114, 3.108, 3.112, 5.132, 5.148

ECJ

1.202, 1.204, 1.214, 1.222, 1.306, 1.308, 1.312, 1.314, 1.316, 1.318, 1.322, 1.324

CPE

2.202, 2.204, 2.206, 2.208, 2.210, 2.212, 2.218

ASE

1.124, 1.126, 2.134

GLT

5.104

Features

  • Automated Recording: Captures video (classroom camera), audio (lapel mic), and presentation content (podium computer, document camera, or connected device).

  • Canvas Integration: Recordings are automatically uploaded to the Canvas course page under the Modules section.

  • No Cost: The service is provided at no cost to faculty using the service for classroom instruction.

  • Archiving: Recordings are available to instructors after the semester ends for personal retention. Recordings will be made available via Microsoft Teams/SharePoint

  • Support: Classroom A/V support is available via:

Important Notes

  • Pausing/editing lecture capture service or recordings during the semester may not be readily available.

  • Merged Canvas Courses: If teaching multiple sections, merge Canvas courses early and provide the merged link. Please read the cross-listing tutorial for more information.

  • Missed Lectures: If a class is canceled, instructors can request deletion of that day’s recording

How to Request Mediasite

Faculty can request this service by completing this Microsoft Form or by sending an email to help@ece.utexas.edu with the with the following details:

  • Course Number

  • Course Title

  • Course Unique Numbers

  • Canvas Page Link

  • Classroom Location

  • Class Lecture Days and Times

Note: ECE-IT will submit this request to the ENGR-FTS group on behalf of the course instructors.