Following winter term 2, 2021, UBC will no longer be using the virtual classroom tool Collaborate Ultra.
The tool will not be available for new courses from April 2021, andall access, including to stored recordings, will be removed as of July 31, 2021.
What does this mean for UBC faculty members?
Any course recordings stored in Collaborate Ultra must be downloaded and saved elsewhere (i.e., in the video platformKaltura, which like Collaborate Ultra also works in Canvas). We recommend doing this as soon as possible to ensure you have adequate time to retrieve important recordings.
从2021年夏季学期开始,你所愿ll need to use alternate tools for video/audio web-conferencing and collaboration, such asZoom.
Why is Collaborate Ultra being decommissioned?
Our existing contract has come to an end, and with the numerous alternative tools available, we will not be renewing at this time.
How can I get help with downloading my recorded content?
A step-by-step guide for transferring your Collaborate Ultra videos to Kaltura is being prepared and will be available shortly.
For support with downloading your recordings and exploring the alternative tools available for online teaching,reach out to your faculty’s Instructional Support Unitorcontact usin the LT Hub.
What else do I need to know?
Any lecture recordings that show students in an identifiable way require permission from the student(s) before being shown to other courses or student cohorts. Use this opportunity to check for student names and faces, and edit out or seek permission before uploading your recording to Canvas.
We will update this post with additional resources as they become available.