1. Technology Supports and Services Available edTPA Spring 2016

2. Available Equipment for Use  iPads x 10  Swivl x 1 (with demo during tech session)  Tripods x 2  iPads x 10  Swivl x 1 (with demo during tech session)  Tripods x 2

3. Technology Reservation  iPads and accessories can be picked up in Davis 110. We must have a record of your reservation prior to pickup.  iPad reservations will be made through a Google Form. The link will be sent to you early next week.  Please note whether you would also like to reserve a tripod or the Swivl  If you would like to reserve the Swivl, allow extra time when picking it up for a review of its use  iPads and accessories can be picked up in Davis 110. We must have a record of your reservation prior to pickup.  iPad reservations will be made through a Google Form. The link will be sent to you early next week.  Please note whether you would also like to reserve a tripod or the Swivl  If you would like to reserve the Swivl, allow extra time when picking it up for a review of its use

4. Apps  Camera and Photos (preinstalled on all Apple devices)  Swivl (available on SOE iPads, device available through reservations)  Compression apps (pre-loaded on SOE iPads, suggestions from Pearson)  Trim Video (pre-loaded on SOE iPads)  Camera and Photos (preinstalled on all Apple devices)  Swivl (available on SOE iPads, device available through reservations)  Compression apps (pre-loaded on SOE iPads, suggestions from Pearson)  Trim Video (pre-loaded on SOE iPads)

5. Camera/Videos  Pre-loaded on all Apple devices  Similar features on Android/Google devices  Acceptable for use to record and view video footage for edTPA before  Pre-loaded on all Apple devices  Similar features on Android/Google devices  Acceptable for use to record and view video footage for edTPA before

6. Swivl  Device follows you via Bluetooth tracker  Visit the Office of Educational Services to discuss proper use and reservation  Device follows you via Bluetooth tracker  Visit the Office of Educational Services to discuss proper use and reservation

7. Trimming Video  Per edTPA guidelines, videos may only be trimmed at the very beginning and very end of each clip.  You can trim in the Camera Roll, or by using the “Trim & Cut” or “Trim Videos”  Per edTPA guidelines, videos may only be trimmed at the very beginning and very end of each clip.  You can trim in the Camera Roll, or by using the “Trim & Cut” or “Trim Videos”

8. Compression Apps  Video Compressor (“Compress” app in Multimedia Tools folder on SOE iPads)  Select “VGA” output to ensure that your file is small enough to be accepted by Pearson.  Files must already be clipped to 10 minutes or shorter to be compressed in this app  A 10 minute video takes approximately 2 minutes to compress  Files over 500 MB will not be accepted by edTPA, and they state their “target” size as between 200-300 MB  Video Compressor (“Compress” app in Multimedia Tools folder on SOE iPads)  Select “VGA” output to ensure that your file is small enough to be accepted by Pearson.  Files must already be clipped to 10 minutes or shorter to be compressed in this app  A 10 minute video takes approximately 2 minutes to compress  Files over 500 MB will not be accepted by edTPA, and they state their “target” size as between 200-300 MB

9. Compression Apps (Continued)  Pearson also recommends “Any Video Convertor Lite” for Apple and Windows laptops and desktops, if you would rather compress files on your computer than an iPad or smartphone  Download and compression guides are available online and as hard copies in the Office of Educational Services (Davis 110)  Pearson also recommends “Any Video Convertor Lite” for Apple and Windows laptops and desktops, if you would rather compress files on your computer than an iPad or smartphone  Download and compression guides are available online and as hard copies in the Office of Educational Services (Davis 110)

10. Uploading Video  After you have successfully compressed your file, log into TK20 from the browser on your phone or iPad.  Navigate to the Assignment and upload the file as you would any other document.  Upload speeds will vary based on your internet connection, but you will see a progress bar showing how far along you are  After you have successfully compressed your file, log into TK20 from the browser on your phone or iPad.  Navigate to the Assignment and upload the file as you would any other document.  Upload speeds will vary based on your internet connection, but you will see a progress bar showing how far along you are

11. Who to call for assistance  The Office of Educational Services  (203) 392-5906  SCSUTeacherEd@SouthernCT.edu SCSUTeacherEd@SouthernCT.edu  M-Th 9-6, F 10-2 or by appointment  Susan Tiso  TK20 Unit Administrator  TisoS1@SouthernCT.edu  The Office of Educational Services  (203) 392-5906  SCSUTeacherEd@SouthernCT.edu SCSUTeacherEd@SouthernCT.edu  M-Th 9-6, F 10-2 or by appointment  Susan Tiso  TK20 Unit Administrator  TisoS1@SouthernCT.edu