If you have any questions or concerns please call our help desk
1-800-909-6811 or send us an email help@eSchoolsTV.com.
Who posts videos to eSchoolsTV.com?
eSchoolsTV.com is where students, faculty and community connect; Inform your students, faculty and alumni; Inspire prospective students, faculty and benefactors; Educate prospective and current students, faculty and community about your latest programs and curriculum.
Why post my videos on eSchoolsTV.com?
eSchoolsTV.com is a video sharing web site with a focus on educational videos - a "You Tube" for educational institutions. It provides an online video resource for people seeking information on educational institutions in a variety of vertical markets. Institutions that wish to reach prospective employees and customers will find eSchoolsTV.com a valuable and effective tool.
Previously, people interested in learning more about schools and universities had to visit numerous web sites to get the information they needed. Now, with eSchoolsTV.com, users can get this information, in video format, from a central site. Users can search for videos by school, university, institution and geography.
In addition to being a resource for information seekers, eSchoolsTV.com is a vehicle for schools and universities to showcase their products and services to the general public, and is an effective student recruitment and learning tool.
How do I sign up?
Click the sign up link located in the upper right hand corner of every eSchoolsTV.com web page. Onscreen instructions will guide you through the sign up process.
How can my school or university advertise on eSchoolsTV.com?
Click on the advertise link at the bottom of any of our pages to find out the latest details about advertising with the internet's premier source for educational videos.
How do I upload?
eSchoolsTV.com can accommodate videos in nearly any format. Posting your videos is a simple process: first you create a free account with us and then follow the simple instructions for uploading videos.
- Enter a title or description for your video.
- Enter "Tags" which represent video by school name, university name, or
geography.
- Select up to 3 channels which apply, including type of video, school name, university name and geography.
- Press "Submit"
- Go to "Browse" to select a video from your computer
- Choose whether you want the video to be "Public" or "Private"
- Push "Upload"
- Update any details, which may pertain to your video and await the
approval process
Videos are reviewed for content, correct tagging and authorized use.
What file formats are acceptable?
You can upload over 20 types of video formats supported by a codec library which includes: AVI, WMV, QuickTime, DIVX, MPEG, 3GP, FLV and many more.
Is there a size limitation?
Videos are currently limited to one gigabyte in size.
How long does it take for a video to post?
Each video is reviewed by our eSchoolsTV.com staff to make sure it is legitimate, relevant to its placement, and appropriate for viewing. Generally this process can take up to 4 hours after a video is uploaded.
Can I load a PowerPoint or Flash presentation?
PowerPoint and Flash Videos require additional procedures to be converted into a digital video format. These videos must be sent to the eSchoolsTV.com technical support staff via email, ftp, or dvd/cd rom.
Can you convert VHS/DVD'S?
Yes, eSchoolsTV.com provides a video encoding service to its members. Please contact our support staff at 1-800-909-6811 for details.
Can I remove a video if I do not want it posted?
Yes, simply login and click the "My Videos" link. On the "My Videos" page you will see a list of your videos including their details. To remove your video just press the remove button located below the video screen shot.
How do I make my videos private?
Simply login and click the "My Videos" link. On the "My Videos" page you will see a list of your videos including their details. Click the edit button located below the video screen shot. You will be taken to a page which allows you to edit video details and criteria. Under the broadcast heading there is a series of two radio buttons which allow you to switch from public to private broadcast.
