Lectures can be recorded digitally and made available for on-demand streaming via the Web. Some lectures may also be available for viewing live. Most lectures are captured as audio only, however there is equipment in some rooms (2B7, 2B9, 2B11 and 14B1) to record images from the data projector or from a ceiling mounted video camera.

Please note that the recording system is fully automated and the recording starts when the lecture was scheduled to start. This may mean there is a period of inactivity at the start of the stream.

You will be informed by your lecturer if your subject is recorded digitally.

Hardware/software requirements

To access the online lectures for your subject you need the following:

• An Internet connected computer with a minimum connection speed of 28.8K (you can access this service from any computer on the UC campus network, as well as from home or other remote locations)
• The computer must have sound capability (sound card and speakers or headphones)
• You must have an Internet browser (Internet Explorer v5 or higher is recommended but not essential)
• You must have the Windows Media Player installed (the player is available for both PC and Mac and a link for download is available when you access the lectures)
• You must be logged on using the UC network usercode and password to gain access
• You must have a UC security certificate installed on your browser 

Accessing recorded lectures

To connect to the lectures for your subject you should do the following:

1. Log on to OSIS 
2. In the My Studies section, select Current Teaching Resources & Information. You will see links for each subject you are enrolled in, including a link to Online Lectures if available.
3. Select the Recorded Lectures Available Online link.
4. To select a particular lecture, click on the date of the lecture.
5. When you access the lecture, you will see a link to provide feedback on technical issues.

Note: If the Windows Media Player does not start, it may not be installed on your computer.

A direct link to this service may also be available from the Web page or WebCT site for your subject. Your lecturer will inform you if this is the case.

Technical support

If you have any problems using this service, please check the Lecture Streaming FAQ. If the FAQ do not solve your problem, please contact lecture streaming support.

Facilities for burning CDs are available in the Library and Computer Centre.

Note: This service is intended as a backup to lecture attendance, NOT a replacement. We will do our best to record all lectures for which the recording service has been requested, but it is not possible to guarantee that all lectures will be recorded successfully.