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Tools faculty & students can use for class

Loom

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The Loom Video platform provides an easy, secure, and efficient way to create, share, and manage video content.

  • It allows users to quickly record, upload, and share videos with colleagues, friends, or the world.
  • It also has powerful collaboration tools, including collaboration boards, annotation tools, and video chat, that make it easy to work together on projects.
  • Additionally, the platform is secure and reliable, with end-to-end encryption and robust security features, so users can trust that their data is safe and secure.

Looking for a quick and easy alternative to Kaltura? While Kaltura is a great enterprise solution, Loom is just a small extension browser install or, if you prefer, a small application download to your device. It allows you to record quick videos in just a few minutes, and the learning curve is super small, and you will be up and running in no time.

How do I get Loom?

  1. Click for Chrome browser extension.

  2. Alternatively, download the app to your device from Loom.com and sign up for a free account.  

  3. Sign up for an Education account with your DU email.

System Requirements

  • Windows 7 and above

  • macOS 10.11 and above

  • Chrome, Firefox, or Brave browsers 

  • An internet connection with at least 1 Mbps upload and 3 Mbps download speeds

  • A webcam and microphone