MediaSpace/Kaltura
Welcome to the NIC MediaSpace. It can be found here https://video.nic.bc.ca/ or you can get to My Media from the links in Brightspace.
MediaSpace/Kaltura is an NIC YouTube like service where you can watch, create and share videos for your courses.
You can login by clicking Guest and entering your NIC credentials (eg. NIC Email address and NIC Password)
Kaltura Capture is a video recording tool you can download and install to make videos of both yourself and your computer screen. You can find it by clicking Add New then click Kaltura Capture and then download and install for Windows or Mac.
After installing, opening the app will bring up the recording software. It looks like this. You can use this software to record your videos.
Once signed in, you can click on your name and My Media to access the videos you have created.
Clicking on your video and then clicking the Actions dropdown menu will allow you to Launch Editor to edit your video and to Publish your video, allowing anyone you send the video link to be able to watch your video (You don't need to publish video to embed it in Brightspace).
After Publishing, clicking the Share button will give you a link you can post or send to anyone outside of Brightspace that you would like to share your video with. The Embed option in your Brightspace My Media will allow you to embed the video into your Brightspace course if necessary.
You can Embed your video in your Brightspace class by inserting it into the text submission box. Click the Insert Stuff button and then the Kaltura Video Submission on the next screen. Scroll through to find your video and press Embed. Then Insert the video into the text submission box. Don't forget to hit Submit to finish submitting your assignment. (Note: You should be able to Embed your video without publishing but you will need to Publish your video to share it outside of Brightspace.)
Kaltura Classroom
When accessing Kaltura it’s HIGHLY recommended to use Chrome or Edge web browsers. If using other browsers(or even possibly Chrome or Edge) you may need to enter your browser's settings and allow for popups, 3rd party cookies and cross site tracking.
Kaltura Classroom is a virtual meeting space where your virtual classes will be held. You can also create your own virtual rooms for meeting with classmates or group study sessions.
To get to your virtual class you will either click the link provided by your instructor or join through your Brightspace course. To join through Brightspace simply enter your course and click the Tools drop down menu on the navigation bar.
Then click Kaltura Media Gallery, and then the Join or Start Meeting button.
Make sure to allow your computers Camera and Microphone and to Confirm your device settings. Failing to confirm your device settings will result in you joining in “Viewer Mode” meaning no one will be able to see or hear you and you won’t be able to use the chat.
Note: If the “Confirm” button isn’t visible on your screen due to zooming or computer app scaling, zoom out your web browser until you can see the confirm button and click it.
You can also create your own meeting rooms to meet up with your classmates, friends, or study groups. To do this you will need to login at video.nic.bc.ca using your NIC Email address and current NIC password. Once logged in you can click your name and then My Rooms.
From there click on the New Room button and name your room.
From there you can click on your created room to start your meeting. Make sure to allow your computers Camera and Microphone and to Confirm your device settings. Failing to confirm your device settings will result in you joining in “Viewer Mode” meaning no one will be able to see or hear you and you won’t be able to use the chat.
Note: If the “Confirm” button isn’t visible on your screen due to zooming or computer app scaling, zoom out your web browser until you can see the confirm button and click it.
Once you have entered your Room you can mute and unmute your Camera/Microphone and click the 3 dots to access more features or adjust your meeting settings. Click on Invite to get a link you can share with others so they can join your Room.
Microsoft Office Collaboration
Through Microsoft Office 365, NIC students can edit documents (word, powerpoint, excel, OneNote, etc.) together at the same time.
Please note: each student must be using Microsoft Office 365 in order to collaborate.
Please follow these steps or watch the video at the bottom of the page:
1. Save your file to your NIC Student OneDrive account through www.office.com
2. Share the document with your peers by clicking "Share"
3. Open the document in the web or in the Office desktop application, and begin!
Please go to our Microsoft Office page for installation instructions.
For more support with Office collaboration check out Microsoft Office Collaboration Support
Collaboration Video:
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC 
NIC’s licensing agreement with Adobe no longer includes the “Acrobat Pro DC” entitlement for students.
PDF files can be opened using the free Adobe Acrobat Reader DC application which can be found here: https://get.adobe.com/reader/.
If you require “Adobe Acrobat Pro” for personal use, Adobe offers a discounted version for students: https://www.adobe.com/ca/acrobat/pricing/students.html.
If you’re a student at NIC, follow these steps to get free access to software through the Autodesk Education Plan. Follow the instructions below, or watch the videos, to set up your Autodesk Education Account and download the software you need!
As a student, you can create an account and confirm your eligibility for the Autodesk Education Plan. Follow these steps:
Video: Get Products and Create an Account for Student Subscriptions
Learn how to create an Educational account and confirm eligibility
Time: This video is 2:41 min. long
Video: Download Autodesk Products
In this video you'll find a step-by-step guide on how to download Autodesk products.
Time: This video is 2 minutes long
To continue your access to Education software, you must renew your eligibility every year. You can check your renewal date by going to the Get Products page. Sign in to view your personalized banner at the top of the page. Also be sure to check your email, as Autodesk will send an email reminder 30 days before your eligibility expires.
To renew educational access to Autodesk software, see Renewing access to Education software.
Note: If you miss your renewal date, you must restart access to your education software and any subscriptions you had, even if a product is already installed.
Video: Renewing Autodesk Education Access
Learn how to renew access to Autodesk education software. Remember, your access to the Education plan expires at the end of one year. You can renew your access annually, as long as you are eligible.
Time: This video is 1:35 min. long