Mediasite allows students to view their classes live or on-demand and helps reduce the distancing associated with online classes. With Mediasite, students can access previous class lectures throughout the semester. This on-demand viewing makes it really nice for the student that has to juggle employment, family and education. Mediasite is lecture-capture software. It has limited interaction options for students. Students can ask questions and take part in polls but it is not a stand-alone educational tool. Many instructors are combining other interactive tools such as WIMBA and Skype during their class sessions to provide the element of interaction among classmates. Mediasite was fully implemented at ENMU in the Fall of 2011 and is now frequently used by many online classes. Look for classes with an SW section when registering for a Mediasite class.
Is Your PC Ready for Mediasite?
Please use the following steps to see if your computer is ready to use Mediasite.
- Visit Blackboard and Log In.
- Username: bbguest Password: welcome
- Find and select the "Explore: Blackboard" class
- Follow the instructions for Mediasite
Test Your Computer
Click to test your computer to see if it meets the minimum requirements to run the Mediasite Player.
If You Are Taking A Mediasite Class
Your professor will provide a web link by email or on Blackboard. When the link is clicked, students will be prompted to log in. Students should use their SD\userid (same username as Blackboard) and password (the initial password is their ENMU ID number.)
Please contact the ITS Helpdesk at 575.562.4357 for problems with logging into Mediasite.
Mediasite will generate a window if a Silverlight player needs to be installed on the computer to view the session follow directions when prompted.
Once the Mediasite viewer appears, click on the Help (question mark) to display more information about using the Mediasite viewer.
Mediasite Help Desk
If you need help with Mediasite Log-in, please call 575.562.4999 or use our toll free number: 877.755.ENMU (3668). Listen for the correct prompt.
Mediasite assistance is available Monday through Saturday from 8am - 10 pm.