Kaltura
Software Description: Kaltura is a cloud-based video management system that facilitates the conversion and distribution of audio and video formats online. It combines intuitive methods for recording, publishing and interactive viewing on any device in or outside of the classroom.
Platform: Windows, Mac, etc. (does not work on Microsoft Surface)
Cost: No Charge
This article was updated: 04/8/2019
Note: You may be prompted to enter your VCU eID and password.
Kaltura is VCU's cloud-based video management system that facilitates the conversion and distribution of audio and
video formats online. It combines intuitive methods for recording, publishing and interactive viewing on any
device in or outside of the classroom.
Why use it?
- Create more engaging content for your students.
- Unlimited, secure storage for audio, video and other types of rich-media content.
- Secure publishing and sharing of recorded content.
- Easily convert presentations or lectures to video.
- Make it easy for students to view videos. Kaltura detects the type of device (computer, phone, tablet, etc.) and
- provides playback in a compatible format.
- Integration with Blackboard allows instructors to easily and securely:
- Upload videos to Kaltura.
- Make videos available to students in Blackboard course content areas such as Media Gallery, assignments, discussions, quizzes, announcements, etc.
- Limit the viewing of videos to a specific course.
- Access My Media (personal repository) from within Blackboard.
My Media
Add Media Content to a Course
Kaltura Mashup Tool
Kaltura In-Video Quizzing
Changing Video Ownership within the Kaltura MediaSpace (KMS)
Publishing Echo Captures in Kaltura (Dept. Admins)
Publishing Echo Captures in Kaltura (Academic Staff)
Kaltura Policies and Procedures
Additional Help
To request Kaltura help, enter a Service Desk Ticket or send an email to kalturahelp@vcu.edu.