Planet eStream is a Core tool for curating, creating, editing, managing and sharing video, photo, and interactive content with your learners.
Introduction
Acting as the new media management platform for Coventry University Group, Planet eStream offers a secure way of sharing content and making teaching more engaging and accessible.
Planet eStream integrates with our Learning Experience Platform, Aula, and can be used to record lectures, host live streams, or as a way for students to submit video-based assessments and activities.
Planet eStream integrates with our new Learning Experience Platform Aula and most other LMS platforms and can be used to record lectures, host live streams, or as a way for students to submit video-based assessments and activities.
You can find examples of Planet eStream in action and more about the platform in general at https://www.planetestream.co.uk.
Can I use it?
This tool is marked as Core in the Teaching and Learning Ecosystem document, meaning it’s central to teaching and learning and available to all staff. Login for Core tools is typically via Single Sign on or you can contact the Learning Enhancement Team to find out more.
Firewall Status: Safe This tool is likely to work for learners in countries with more restrictive firewalls
How do I Access it?
To access Planet eStream go to https://coventry.planetestream.com and use Login with University Account option and when the SSO screen appears enter your University Email and Password:
What can I do with it?
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See here instructions on how to upload and share videos from your desktop https://coventry.planetestream.com/Help/AddingMedia.aspx
See here instructions on how to upload videos from a mobile device https://coventry.planetestream.com/Help/MobileUpload.aspx
The multi-track video editor also allows you to add custom audio tracks, titles and record commentary on the fly with the built-in voice over tool. It is incredibly simple to use so your users do not require prior video editing knowledge to take advantage of it.
The Planet eStream Photo Module provides advanced photo management and includes all the tools required to create a dedicated image library.
Do even more with Planet eStream
Check out the PDF guide for more help with Planet eStream including:
- Accessing content previously stored on Medial
- Importing a video or another media content into Planet eStream
- Creating a video directly within Planet e-stream
- Search for and importing ready-made content
- Add and edit subtitles and transcriptions in Planet eStream
