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  1. Panopto Archived Videos

    Background To reduce Stored Hours in CUHK’s Panopto Library, videos that are not viewed in 24 months will be archived. Archived videos can be restored then be viewed. The restoration would take no more than 48 hours. Annual archive (2025): 29 ...
  2. Extending time for a student in a Blackboard Test

    Scenario A student reported that she encountered issues while she was taking an online test on Blackboard. The teacher would like to grant her extra time during the test. Steps Access the Test's menu and select 'Edit the Test Options'. On th...
  3. Blackboard App

    In the past Blackboard had two separate mobile apps: the Blackboard App and the Blackboard Instructor App. They have consolidated to a single app for both instructors and students. The user experience will change based on the user’s role within a co...
  4. Blackboard Assessments and Grade Center (2022 Aug)

    Overview This online session introduces and demonstrates the following features on Blackboard: Assignments Create and Edit Assignments Inline Assignment Grading Download Assignments Introduction of the 'bulk upload feedback files' feature ...
  5. Introduction to Blackboard, Zoom and Panopto (2022 Aug)

    Overview This briefing session is for new Blackboard, Panopto, and Zoom users. After the session, you should know: The basic features of the systems. Frequently-asked-questions from users. Where to find the resources and support when you want t...
  6. 2022 Blackboard, Zoom, and Panopto Training for New Teachers, TAs, and Support Staff

    Overview Blackboard, Zoom and Panopto are three widely-accepted systems that support: Online content delivery, e.g., video sharing, Online assessments, including online tests, video assignment submissions,  Synchronized and asynchronized intera...
  7. “Getting Prepared for Online Assessment Series” Workshops (2022 Feb)

    Workshop 1: Designing Alternative Assessment for Virtual Teaching and Learning Slides (use Staff ID and OnePass password to open) Recording on Panopto (CUHK login required) Q&As: CUHK has VPN as well as an VPN Add-on Service for users i...
  8. LockDown Browser: Live Proctoring

    The “ Instructor Live Proctoring ” option uses LockDown Browser (LDB) to prevent cheating on the computer itself, while the instructor watches students via video conferencing. This method is only recommended for small class sizes where instructor...
  9. Using focus mode in Zoom

    Overview In focus mode, only the host can see participants’ videos (or profile pictures when video is off). Additionally, participant’s screen sharing can only be viewed by the host by default in focus mode. Please go through ‘Prerequisites for ...
  10. Blackboard - Batch upload assignment feedback files [Pilot]

    Overview Teachers can now bulk upload feedback files for assignments. There are five steps: Download the submissions Create feedback Upload grades, feedback, and feedback file Release Grades Check uploaded grades and feedback ...