Use Syphon Virtual Screen on macOS to enable Presenter View in Microsoft PowerPoint with Extron ShareLink

In classrooms with Extron ShareLink, macOS users can mirror (duplicate) their computer display to the classroom display. For ShareLink to act as an extended or secondary display, users need to install Syphon Virtual Screen after installing the ShareLink Pro client. The Syphon Virtual Screen installer is located in the ShareLink folder. After completing the Syphon Virtual Screen installation: Open the ShareLink application Click the menu (three lines on the right side of the application) Go to Advanced Settings > Select Source Display > Secondary monitor The classroom display should now appear…

Using iClicker Cloud in a Canvas Course

Instructions To use iClicker Cloud, you will need an instructor account on https://iclicker.com/ that is tied to your stlawu.edu email address. If you do not have one already, you can create an account using that link (use a password unique from your SLU network password). Creating an iClicker Course If you have not already created an iClicker Course, you will need to create one following these instructions: Full Course: https://mhe.my.site.com/iclicker/s/article/How-to-Create-a-Course-in-iClicker-Cloud Attendance Only: https://mhe.my.site.com/iclicker/s/article/iClicker-Attendance-only…

Using iClicker Classic in a Canvas Course

Note: SLU supports the use of both iClicker Classic and iClicker Cloud: iClicker Cloud (Preferred) Does not require an iClicker Base Station or physical iClicker Remotes Students use the iClicker App on their smartphone or device, or their iclicker.com account on their computer Can be used with remote instruction Click here for information on iClicker Cloud. iClicker Classic Requires that an iClicker Base has been setup in your classroom. Submit an IT Service Request if a base is needed Work with the Brewer Bookstore to ensure iClicker Remotes are available for your students Requires all…

Getting Started with Gradescope

Save time grading paper-based assignments. Gradescope supports worksheets, quizzes/exams, and papers. Students upload handwritten assignments ("scanned" with cell phone camera) to be graded. Grade with a rubric that can be created/changed as you work through submissions. Important: If using Safari, under preferences users will need to turn off "Prevent cross-site tracking" Access Gradescope Canvas Integration (Instructors) Adding the Canvas integration will allow you to add your course and sync your roster into Gradescope. From your Canvas course, click Settings Click Navigation From the list…

Getting Started with Goosechase

Create custom photo and video scavenger hunts played through an app on smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. Instructors Instructors who would like to use Goosechase will need to be added to our organizational account by an administrator in IT. Simply submit a service request to IT to request access. Once granted, you will receive an email with instructions. Documentation Getting Started with Goosechase Scavenger Hust Quick-Start Checklist Remote Scavenger Hunts Goosechase Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Students Students can participate as guests and therefore may not need to…

Gatekeeper on Mac OS: How to Install Downloaded Applications

Overview By default, your Mac may be configured to only allow the installation of applications approved by Apple. To install certain applications, you may need to change your system settings to allow other application to be installed. Once you've completed the installation, you can revert to your preferred settings. Disable Gatekeeper Click on the Apple Icon in the upper left corner of the screen and open System Preferences Click on Security & Privacy Under Allow Applications Downloaded From, select Anywhere Configure Gatekeeper For more information about Gatekeeper, please see Apple's…

Forward your University Phone to an Alternative Number via Skype For Business

Windows Instructions In the Skype for Business app, next to the Gear-shaped button on the top right, click on the d ownward-pointing triangle. Move your mouse over the Tools options until a second menu appears, then click Call forwarding options. Click the circle next to " Forward my calls to" or "Simultaneous ring" to choose whether to forward your calls to your cell phone or have your cell phone ring along with your university phone. If you need to change the number listed: click on the dropdown box next to " Forward my calls to" or " Simultaneous ring" and click " New Number or Contact". In…

Fix Broken Outlook Search on Mac OS

Problem Outlook search in Mac OS will sometimes not function correctly after an update or Time Machine data transfer. Instructions MacOS 12.6 and Earlier Open System Preferences Open Spotlight Click on the Privacy tab, set this aside for now Open Finder In the toolbar click "Go" Select Go to Folder Copy and paste the following location into the "Go to the folder:" dialog box: ~/Library/Group Containers/UBF8T346G9.Office/Outlook/Outlook 15 Profiles/ Drag the "Main Profile" folder to the Privacy tab in system preferences Now remove the "Main" folder from the Privacy tab using the - in the bottom…

Extract audio from video in VLC

VLC 3.x on Windows 10 Open VLC Click Media Click Convert / Save Click Add... Select the video file and click Open Click Convert / Save For Profile choose Audio - MP3 Click Browse to choose the location to save the audio file For File name, remove the extension (e.g., .mp4) if there is one Click Save Click Start VLC 3.x on macOS Open VLC Click File Click Convert / Stream Click Open media... Select the video file and click Open For Choose Profile choose Audio - MP3 Click Browse to choose the location to save the audio file For the file name in Save As: add a .mp3 extension to your file name…
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