As of September Chrome will not do java

As of September Chrome will not do java.

How this affects Blackboard is that Quicktime, Windows Media, and Flash files won't be visible within the Content editor

Also, collaboration needs to be done in Firefox (or IE theoretically)

And, although it's rarely used, uploading files directly will only be possible in Firefox (or IE theoretically)

Finally, in the remote chance that you are using pre-2010 SCORM files, or math equations taken from Web-CT or Angel, they will also only work in Fierfox and IE.

Uploading VR move files to WordPress

VR (virtual reality or virtual tour) mov files are different from regular mov files. The are not uploaded through sharestream, instead treat them like a pdf file and:

1. upload them separately as media, 
2. obtain the URL
3. make a link to open in a new window, and include in the link text (requires Quicktime)

Uploading a non-mp4 (like FLV) movie to Sharestream

Only mp4's can be added directly as an asset to sharestream. To upload an mov file for instance, you need to go through the media migrator. Here's how:

1. Click on MediaMigrator


2. You may have to enable or allow java, then


1. Go into your uploads folder (this is temporary)
2. upload button
3. Add
4. choose the file(s)
5. Upload
3. Edit the file formats by


1. clicking on the video(s?)
2. Add to Work Basket
3. Select it (them ?) in the Work Basket
4. Edit File Format
4. Add Profiles


1. click in the transcode column
2. Add Profile(s)
3. select the bottom 3
4. Add
5. Add Destination


1. click in the Destination column
2. Add Destination
3. Choose the course folder
4. Add
5. Execute Job
6. Go back to Sharestream (close MediaMigrator)



1. select the course folder
2. right-click the movie
3. Show Deeplink
4. uncheck password (OK)
5. select and copy the URL
6. OK

How to upload a swf

1. Navigate to the folder you want to add the zip file (with an index.html in it) to, and add asset
   
2. Add title, your name and change to zipped media, then go to asset media file
   
3. Browse for the zip file and make it Streamable
   
4. Right click on the uploaded file and choose Show Deeplink
   
5. Take off password protect and copy the URL. OK.
   

Set front page in WordPress

To set the front page in WordPress,

1. Dashboard
2. Settings
3. Reading
4. A static page
5. select it
6. Save changes

Uploading a Word doc into Google Drive (converting)

To upload a Word document into Google drive as a Google doc...

1. Click on the gear, then settings
   
2. Check convert, done
   
3. Click New, File upload
   
4. Choose the Word doc, Open
   
5. It will upload, you should see it in your files, or click locate to find it.