Multimedia Services

Summary

Faculty and staff may utilize media streaming services to post audio or video content to their website, blog, or Blackboard course. They may also utilize the University's presence on iTunes U to distribute their audio or video (podcast) content through the iTunes store.

Features

Upload content to either the media streaming services or iTunes U and make it available over the web
Three media streaming services are available - Flash, Shoutcast, and Windows Media
The media streaming services support most popular audio/video formats
Regular viewers/listeners can subscribe to a series of podcasts in iTunes U and it will automatically be downloaded as new content is available
iTunes U allows for convenient transfer to iPods

Eligibility

Faculty and staff may utilize the media streaming services and iTunes U to post content. All members may view the content available through these services.

Request Process

To request access to the media streaming services, visit helpdesk.illinoisstate.edu/support. To request access to upload content to iTunes U, faculty and staff should contact their local technical support staff.

Cost

There is no charge to utilize the media streaming services or iTunes U.

Availability

The media streaming services are generally available 24 x 7 x 365. Periodic maintenance is necessary and outages are announced and scheduled as far in advance as possible. iTunes U is hosted on Apple's servers as part of the iTunes Store. It is generally available 24 x 7 x 365, but the University has no control over its availability.

Getting Help

Search for associated help topics at the University Computer Help Desk .

Search for associated help topics on iTunes U at the University Computer Help Desk.

Faculty, staff, students and retirees may contact the University Computer Help Desk at 438-HELP (4357), helpdesk@ilstu.edu, or helpdesk.illinoisstate.edu for assistance with the media streaming services or iTunes U.