How to Remove Security Settings from Zoom Recordings

If students cannot open a Zoom recording, you may need to change your permission settings and update the security settings on that file. Below is a guide on how to accomplish this task by examining both the security settings. To view a video on how to remove the permission, please click here. The last step […]

Updating your Voicemail Pin

Below is a quick tutorial on how to reset your voicemail pin for the Pepperdine telephone system. 1. To update your pin on a Cisco telephone, first visit the following link: https://voicemail.pepperdine.edu/ciscopca/home.do. Enter your NetworkID and password to login. 2. Click on Messaging Assistant. 3. On the navigation tool bar, navigate to Passwords. 4. Then, select […]

Setup a Virtual Backdrop for Zoom

So the backdrop for your Zoom meetings isn’t that amazing? Maybe you can spice it up? Please note though, it does take more than a little computer power to do this as it’s a real time graphics effect that makes this work. First check out this support article at Zoom: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/210707503-Virtual-Background Short cheat sheet version: […]

Microphone Settings — trouble-shooting

If you are having trouble with your microphone when using Zoom please check your microphone input settings to ensure there is input level. Both Windows and Mac settings are addressed below: On MS Windows it would look something like this: In the bottom right corner of your screen, you will notice the volume icon in […]

When I need Zoom Support …

If I have technical difficulty with Zoom what do I do? Test your computer with Zoom before class.  Check out the audio and video settings. If you have problems, the first thing to do, is to completely shut down your computer and restart.  Most computer problems are corrected with this remedy. Before you begin your […]

Office hours in Zoom

To hold office hours in Zoom, please follow the directions below. Scheduling Office Hours via Waiting Room Begin scheduling a meeting through Zoom like you would for a class. Log in to your Zoom account, select “schedule meeting” and proceed to fill out the date and duration of your regular office hours. Ensure that registration […]

Setup Auto Recording in your Zoom Session

2.5 minute Video Tutorial of this process To add automatic recordings for a specific Zoom meeting/class session: Login to https://pepperdine.zoom.us Go to My Meetings. Click on  the meeting/course name from the list of Upcoming Meetings  Scroll down to the bottom of the list of settings for that meeting/class session and click Edit this Meeting This re-opens the […]

Etiquette for Online Meetings and Conference Calls

Ok, so you’re going to attend a meeting or a class OR A JOB INTERVIEW online using something like a conference call, Zoom, WebEx, Skype for Business, or Google Teams, or … you get the idea. First, let’s not alienate those we’re connecting with and potentially endanger our careers or at the very least embarrass […]

Westlaw’s Table of Authorities app

So you need to create a Table of Authorities? So FUN!!! How about some help? Westlaw has a spiffy solution for this challenge. Go to this site and login with your Pepperdine Caruso Law School Westlaw credentials. You will be prompted to upload your completed document. HERE is a video that shows you the entire […]

Zoom for Faculty: Scheduling a class in Courses, meeting settings, and generally winning!

This blog article covers: Using Zoom through Courses Manage participants Share screen Breakout groups Additional LawTech Articles and resources If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Information Services at [email protected] or (310) 506-7425. Zoom is an online meeting platform and the University’s web conferencing software that will be used for holding classes […]

CSOL Faculty Zoom User Guide

Zoom is an online meeting platform that can be used for holding classes online. Here, you will learn how to set up your Zoom classroom link as well as how to access the session. To view the guide in PDF format, please click here. This blog article covers the items below: Schedule a Zoom class […]

Gmail Filtering

This post will explain how to create rules within your Gmail to filter incoming emails; for more gmail information see google’s page:How To Create Rules to Filter Your Email Click on the down arrow by your search bar 2. Fill out the information for which emails you would like to be filtered, then click “create […]

iClicker Basics

iClicker is a polling software for use in a classroom or seminar setting. iClicker is a responsive teaching and learning tool that incorporates clickers, mobile phone clicker usage, GPS attendance, polling/quizzing, and study guides. To create an account, visit the iClicker website and select “create an account” in the upper right of the page. iClicker […]

Anonymous Grading in Courses

This article outlines how to engage anonymous grading in Courses, using Turnitin. For more information on Turnitin at Pepperdine, see Pepperdine’s Turnitin Policy. Anonymous grading allows instructors to review content uploaded into an assignment without knowing which student submitted a particular document. This feature can be useful in ensuring that everyone is graded in an […]

Google Drive: Tips & Best Practices

Google drive is an efficient platform for housing documents, but more than that, it provides a number of features to help keep organized– here’s an overview: Upload files and folders Share files and folders Set permission levels Search/sort files and folders Collaborate on docs Track version history  Helpful Features in Google Drive: Your document is […]

Law School Email Signature Update

Information Services is happy to announce an improved system for email signatures at the Pepperdine Caruso Law School (yes, remember that it’s now Caruso!). This new stationery system will be effective starting Nov. 26. We ask all members of staff and faculty to abide by the instructions listed in this article to ensure a sense […]

Tips for Incoming Faculty

Welcome to Pepperdine School of Law! On behalf of the Pepperdine School of Law Information Services Department, we want to welcome you to the Pepperdine family and let you know we are here to help with all your technology needs. A few helpful hints: If you are new, or simply returning to Pepperdine, welcome back […]

Helpful Tips for Traveling Overseas

Virtual Private Network (VPN) A VPN is sometimes necessary to have when traveling abroad. The purpose of this is to extend a private network across a public network through a safe and encrypted connection. This enables you to to send and receive data without concern, especially if you would like to access sites that may […]

Courses by Sakai

Both TWEN and Courses are utilized by both students and faculty for effective classroom communication. Read on to learn more about COURSES. Courses Courses is Pepperdine’s open-source, learning management system that offers faculty and students a collaborative online environment to support teaching and learning. Basic features of Courses allow faculty to post syllabi, grades, and announcements. For […]

Interactive Features of TWEN

The West Education Network (TWEN) is an online extension of the law school classroom. It is a tool that many professors currently use to post syllabi, course notes and resources, and assignment information. However, there are many additional interactive features of TWEN that are either unknown or rarely utilized. I will highlight a few of […]