iTunes U and Camtasia Relay

Information for instructors on using iTunes U and Camtasia Relay.

What is Camtasia Relay?

Camtasia Relay is a software based screen capture tool that can be used to record voice and anything on a computer screen. It can be used to record class lectures, software demonstrations, and more. As a software solution, Camtasia Relay can be used anytime/anywhere in any office or classroom without any special hardware other than a Mac or PC computer and a microphone. Camtasia Relay recordings can be easily published for online delivery through Media Mill, Media Magnet, and iTunes U.

Instructors should use Camtasia Relay when they want to record class lectures and deliver them as a podcast through iTunes U. Links to iTunes U course podcasts for credit courses are included in the My Course/My Courses & Teaching tab in myU.

Please go to the Class Capture site for more information on Camtasia Relay, or go to the Camtasia Relay Orientation for a short overview of Camtasia Relay. For help with Camtasia Relay, write to oitvssys@umn.edu.

Steps to take:

• Get a Camtasia Relay account
• Configure your Camtasia Relay account
• Request a course podcast in iTunes U while setting up automatic processing in Media Magnet
• Record a lecture

Instructions

1. Get a Camtasia Relay account
   • Complete the Camsatia Relay Request Form. A confirmation e-mail will be sent once your account has been created.
   • Make note of your Media Magnet and Media Mill username and password included in the account confirmation e-mail. This information will be required when you configure your Camtasia Relay account.
2. Configure your Camtasia Relay acount
   • Follow the instructions to configure your Camtasia Relay account
   • Relay clients are available for the Mac and PC
3. Request a course podcast in iTunes U while setting up automatic processing in Media Magnet
   • Follow the instructions for setting up automatic processing
   • Check the box next to Add to iTunes U when completing the form
4. Record a Lecture
   • Follow the instructions available for Using the Relay Client
   • A demonstration of how to record a lecture is included in the Camtasia Relay Orientation

Using iTunes U for Campus, College, or Departmental Podcasts.

Many campuses, colleges, and departments have access to create podcasts in iTunes U for their areas. To request a podcast that is for a campus, college, or department, please contact the iTunes U administrator in your area. If you don't know who the contact person is in your area, consult with iTunes U Support by completing the Support Request Form.