MediaCAST Overview On-Demand Learning Platform DeLea Payne dpayne@wsfcs.k12.nc.us (336) 748-4009 ext. 34508
What is MediaCAST? Repository for media storage and on-demand retrieval Metadata management Relational data driven search of the library Aligned to state standards
What is MediaCAST? Media enhancement tools Snag-A-Segment Link Builder External URL Builder Digital rights management tool
On-Location Cart Monitor Keyboard Video Camera Mouse CD Player PC w/Encoder DVD / VHS deck Storage drawer .
How Does This Work? Content sourced Stored on/ streamed from a server Used on-demand, in the classroom and beyond Content sourced
Dashboard Each user can customize the Dashboard and change as needed Selection of dashboard elements is user- specific. Creation of elements is done by the System Administrator.
Resources Slide shows Lesson plans Scanned material Audio content
2nd-tier tabs determined by top tab selection and user rights. MediaCAST Interface Tutorial Resources Find resources based on keyword Categories based on search Dashboard (3 elements) 1st-tier Tabs 2nd-tier tabs determined by top tab selection and user rights.
Searching Quick Search field located top left of screen Results can be sorted by Run Time, Grade Level, etc. Reservations can be made when the icon is present. No icon means the resource is not limited
Digital TV Click the Digital TV tab. Tune to any channel within the slider, at top. If many channels are present, use the group links to navigate (i.e., OnLocation) . Use the guide below to check on programming.