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Panopto

Panopto

All video content migrated from VidGrid is now accessible in Panopto. When you log into Panopto and navigate to your My Folder, you will see a folder called “VidGrid Migrations.” This folder contains all of the videos and subfolders that were included in the migration process. It is important to note that only the video owners have access to the migrated content at this time. If VidGrid videos were shared among multiple users, consider creating Shared Folders or Departments (see below).

Panopto Shared Folders

For those videos that are intended to be shared among a group of ACC users (employees, staff, students), Panopto supports the creation of shared folders. These folders can be created on request (via Mojo) and set up to only be accessible by specific individuals.

Please Note: Shared Folders are not intended for sharing with specific students via Blackboard. To share Panopto content with a Blackboard course section, please make use of the Panopto/Blackboard integration.

Panopto Departments

In addition to Shared Folders, Panopto also supports the creation and use of Departments. Departments are similar to a YouTube Channel in that they can be accessible by anyone (internal and external to ACC) based on the goals of the Department.

If you have questions or need support with replacing VidGrid links/embeds, please contact:

Phone: 512.223.0111 (M-F: 8am-5pm)

Email: facultysupport@austincc.edu

Mojo: https://tled.austincc.edu/facultymojo

Or contact a Distance Education (DE) Instructional Designer or email dlstaff@austincc.edu.

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Zoom – Cloud Storage Retention

Zoom – Cloud Storage Retention

Austin Community College values the convenience and efficiency that Zoom cloud storage brings to our virtual learning and communication needs. However, due to the ever-growing volume of video content stored on Zoom servers, we must implement a revised retention policy for Zoom cloud recordings. Please read on for important information regarding this policy change and its impact.

What You Need to Know
Beginning December 15, all Zoom cloud recordings that are 120 days old will be automatically deleted from the Zoom video storage system. This policy applies to all users within the ACC community, including faculty, staff, and students.

Retention Alternatives
If you require access to Zoom recordings beyond the 120-day retention period, we recommend transferring your recordings to Panopto. Panopto offers a secure and user-friendly platform for storing and managing video content. 
How to download Zoom Cloud recordings
How to upload videos into Panopto

Local Storage Unaffected: It’s important to note that this policy change solely pertains to recordings stored on Zoom’s cloud servers. Any recordings downloaded and stored locally on your personal computer will remain unaffected by this policy.

We appreciate your cooperation as we work to streamline our resources and ensure a seamless experience for all ACC faculty, staff, and students using Zoom for various purposes. Implementing this retention policy aligns with our commitment to efficient resource management and maintaining a high-quality digital environment for learning and collaboration.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy change, please don’t hesitate to contact our IT support team by submitting a service request or calling our Service Desk.

Important Information: If you have any problems please contact the ACC IT Service Desk.

Employee Service Desk Phone info: 512-223-8324
Service Desk email address info: acctech@austincc.edu
Submit a Mojo Ticket

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AI in the classroom 

AI in the classroom 

The college is working with Packback, a platform that helps improve students’ critical thinking through AI-powered inquiry-based learning communities. Packback will be available for all ACC faculty and students starting this summer 2023.

Packback’s mission is to harness the power of AI to help educators implement high-quality pedagogy at scale. Learn more about Packback by watching a recording of the workshop “Leveraging PackBack’s Instructional AI to Teach Thinking Through Writing” available here.

The partnership between Packback and ACC underlines the importance of critical thinking and collaboration in today’s educational landscape. 

For any questions about Packback, contact Dr. Erasmus Addae, associate vice chancellor of Distance & Alternative Education, at erasmus.addae@austincc.edu.

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SoftChalk Access Ended

Austin Community College has decided that it will not renew our SoftChalk subscription effective August 31, 2023. After that date, users will no longer have access to the SoftChalk platform through ACC.

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Blackboard Collaborate End of Life

Blackboard Collaborate video conferencing was recently purchased by Class for Zoom and will no longer be available after the summer 2023 semester. Institutions licensing Blackboard Collaborate will be migrated to Class for Zoom once existing Collaborate contracts reach end of life. Because ACC already licenses Class for Zoom, we will be transitioning to the Class for Zoom product beginning in the fall 2023 semester. End of life for Collaborate will be August 11, 2023 at 5PM. Please download any recordings that you wish to keep prior to that date.

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ACC and Adobe

Adobe Creative Cloud is available to Austin Community College (ACC) faculty, staff, and students at a no-to-minimal cost. This suite of products gives you unlimited access to industry-leading creation tools for graphic design, video editing, and web development such as Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, Premiere Pro, Spark, and more. With Adobe Creative Cloud, you get access to the latest updates, new features, apps, and services as soon as they are released.

ACC is the FIRST community college in the nation designated an Adobe Creative Campus.

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Lecture Capture Update

Austin Community College (ACC) provides support for two lecture capture tools, VidGrid and Panopto. (Note: Panopto replaced Mediasite as of Spring 2023.)