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Troubleshooting Streaming Video Problems

October 16, 2009 by Karen Tusack

Most of LSS streamed video is in the QuickTime streaming format.  If you cannot successfully view a streamed video, try these steps:

  1. Did you give it the correct ID and password if one is needed?  If not, you will probably be prompted for it again and again until you get them right.
  2. Make sure you have a wired connection and you are on campus.  Wireless internet connections probably will not work, nor will any comput

Setting a Firefox Live Bookmark for Digital Learning Lab Files

August 7, 2009 by Chad Shorter

Mostly likely, the media files for your course will be set before the semester and they will not change.  In this scenario, a live bookmark is not as advantageous as it would be if the course files were constantly updated.  One benefit of using a live bookmark, however, is that all media files will be bookmarked (with your course as a heading) instead of solely bookmarking the course listing.

Setting a Firefox live bookmark:

Putting Digital Learning Lab files on your iPod

August 6, 2009 by Chad Shorter

The image indicates Digital Language Lab files that can be put easily on your iPod. 

Here is how to do it:

Downloading Digital Learning Labs Media Files

August 6, 2009 by Chad Shorter

The Digital Learning Lab contains many media files.  Follow these steps if you would prefer to download the files (instead of just playing them):

Playing Media Files in the Digital Learning Lab

August 6, 2009 by Chad Shorter

The Digital Learning Lab provides many links to media files for L&S courses.  Follow these steps to play a file:

April 1st Streaming Event: Dante in Ireland

April 1, 2009 by Lisa Jansen

Vintage Postcard from IrelandProfessor Emeritus Christopher Kleinhenz recently shared important new research about Dante Alighieri in a videotaped lecture now available online from L&S Learning Support Services. The lecture reveals new details about Dante's sojourn in the Emerald Isle in the early 14th century and the decisive impact this visit had on world literature.

New Van Hise Instructor Guide Available

August 28, 2008 by Lisa Jansen

A new guide for instructors teaching in Van Hise Hall is now available from L&S Learning Support Services. Van Hise Hall is one of the largest classroom buildings on campus and hosts instructors from every UW-Madison school and college. The one-page guide is intended to provide a quick overview of the facilities and services available in the building, including:

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