Artificial Intelligence is a general term for any program which allows a computer to perform tasks that flexibly adapt to changing situations. It includes everything from chess-playing computers, to spell check, to algorithms for robots to move around a room. The recent buzz in Artificial Intelligence is around a specific… Continue reading »
The company that provides the Course Media Gallery in Glow, Panopto, has changed the terms of their license with us and other schools. Under the new terms, content that has been viewed in the past two years will be unchanged. Content that has not been viewed in that time period,… Continue reading »
Panopto is the video streaming service behind the “Course Media Gallery” in Glow, and can also be used to embed videos in WordPress pages or shared directly from the Panopto site. What is the difference between Active and Inactive Content? How do I know if… Continue reading »
Williams first subscribed to Zoom in the early days of the pandemic to support remote teaching, and it was set up so that cloud-recorded Zoom meetings were automatically uploaded to Glow and Panopto. (Panopto is the video streaming service used by Glow.) At the time, that made good sense, since… Continue reading »
Williams first subscribed to Zoom in the early days of the pandemic to support remote teaching, and it was set up so that cloud-recorded Zoom meetings were automatically uploaded to Glow and Panopto. (Panopto is the video streaming service used by Glow.) At the time, that made good sense, since… Continue reading »
The OIT/Itech Zoom drop in-room is now open to respond to questions in prep for the Fall semester. Note that the room has a new Zoom link this year. As always, check here https://oit.williams.edu/#faculty for the hours and the link to join. Continue reading »
A new quizzing tool (New Quizzes) is now available to all instructors on GLOW. You will be asked to choose between New Quizzes and Classic Quizzes when you add a new quiz item. The New Quizzes will become the default version and the Classic Quizzes will retire by June, 2024. Continue reading »
As of July 31st, 2022, the College’s contract with LinkedIn Learning will expire. Usage by people at Williams has declined significantly over the years, and the number of high-quality and often free alternatives has grown just as rapidly. If you’re currently taking a course or thinking about starting one, please… Continue reading »
The ITech virtual Drop-In will be closed during Spring Break, 3/19 – 4/3. You can still receive help by emailing itsupport@williams.edu during this time. Regular Drop-In support hours will return after the break, 10:00am – 2:00pm, Mon-Fri. Always check the OIT main page for updates and details. Continue reading »
When: Friday, March 11, 3-5 PM @ the Makerspace in CET/Sawyer. Come for the chocolate and free swag, stay and make! Where: Makerspace (3D printing/making) & FabLab (textile, fiber and paper fabricating) in Sawyer/CET (2nd floor) Drop in and see what all the hubbub is about: Make a Williams keychain… Continue reading »
Come to Sawyer Library Rm 264 this Friday 1/21 from 3-6pm for a Beat Saber tournament, hosted by the Makerspace! The winner will receive a trophy made with our very own 3D printers. Only the first 24 entrants will be accepted. For more information about the Makerspace, check out our… Continue reading »
There are two orientations scheduled this week: GLOW Orientation Tuesday, January 11, 11:00am – 11:30am Wednesday, January 12, 1:00pm – 1:30pm Google Orientation Tuesday, January 11, 1:00pm – 1:30pm Wednesday, January 12, 11:00am – 11:30am For info on additional workshops, check out… Continue reading »
Making Workshop @ FabLab: Pen and Ink Drawing The Fabrication Lab opens for Pen and Ink Drawing on Thursdays @noon, sign up required as space is limited! RSVP at https://forms.gle/im1eGzkSsNVWsnGA8 More: https://glow.williams.edu/courses/2676443… Continue reading »
Closed captions can aid learning through increased student comprehension, accuracy, engagement and retention, and it’s invaluable for students with disabilities and those for whom English is not the first language (details). Starting on Monday, new audio and video uploaded to Panopto… Continue reading »
Instructors can stop Panopto (the Course Media Gallery) from adding closed captions automatically into videos at the folder level. You can still manually apply them to each video after the option is turned off, Go to the folder Click on the gear icon … Continue reading »
As a Panopto creator (usually the instructor), you can delete the automatic closed captions in a single Panopto video by going to the settings area: Click on “Settings” under the title of the video Select “Captions” from the left navigation bar Select the language to delete Choose “Delete Captions” and… Continue reading »
On October 1st, Google will change its videoconferencing tool to return it to its pre-COVID level of service. After 9/30, you will not be able to use a phone to call into a Google Meet (although the Meet app on a smart phone will continue to work) and Meet sessions… Continue reading »
A series of workshops are running throughout the summer covering the use of Glow, Meet, Zoom, Panopto and the Google suite of tools to communicate with students, record lectures, distribute course materials and manage classes. Workshop descriptions and sign-up instructions. The Remote Teaching Readiness Quiz can help you… Continue reading »
With the move to remote learning at Williams, faculty have adapted their courses to include a variety of digital tools. This guide helps you access and use these online resources, and belongs to this larger set of Remote Learning help guides available to students. Start with the “be prepared”… Continue reading »
This guide helps you find alternatives to face-to-face instructions, and belongs to this larger set of Remote Teaching help guides available to instructors. Please contact [email protected] for help and more information or check the schedule and visit our drop-in hours for one-on-one support. Not sure where to… Continue reading »
This page provides a quick guide and list of FAQs to help students get started with Glow Log in You can login to the Glow service at http://glow.williams.edu. You should use your regular Williams username and password. If you can’t login and/or need to reset your… Continue reading »
Q: I’m trying to access streaming media in Glow, but I see a blank screen? Q: How can I troubleshoot other issues such as buffering and A/V desync while viewing videos? … Continue reading »
GLOW’s Face Book feature is available under People. Click “Show Face Book” button to see larger pictures. The Learning Mode is also available there. You can print the page by using your Browser’s print function. Note: If you are printing the Face Book, make sure… Continue reading »
What is GLOW? GLOW (Canvas) is Williams’ learning management system, a suite of integrated tools for online learning and interaction. All academic courses (and many other campus programs) have GLOW spaces. A GLOW course can help faculty streamline how they provide course materials, communicate and interact with students, and collect… Continue reading »
Glow can be used to organize information, communicate with participants, conduct surveys, administer quizzes , manage projects, etc. There are circumstances where course instructors and Williams organization leaders may want to share this functionality with participants from both the Williams community and the wider community. Here are typical examples and… Continue reading »
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