WebCT Vista has been retired as of June 30, 2008.

LATTE is now Brandeis University's only online learning environment.
Log into LATTE here.


As of Summer 2008, all courses at Brandeis now use LATTE. If you are an instructor who previously used WebCT and have questions about your WebCT course content, please contact LATTE Help at (781) 736-5883 or latte@brandeis.edu.

For those getting started in LATTE, Library & Technology Services offers regular workshops and assistance at the Faculty Resource Center. 

IPTV Course Videos

Viewing course videos online

IPTV allows you to view videos for your course online at any time during the semester, from nearly anywhere.

To view a video:

  1. Enter the WebCT section for your course, and navigate to the Course Videos page.
  2. Locate the video you wish to view, and click on the name of the video.
  3. Your PC may display a security warning if you have not viewed a video before; if you encounter this, click OK. If the PC displays a "trust signed applet" warning, click Always to prevent future display of the warning.
  4. After a brief processing time, a window will pop up with the video playing. You may pause and restart the video, and resize the window as needed.
  5. Enjoy the video!
  6. When you are done viewing the video, close the popup window.

Troubleshooting

If you are experiencing difficulty connecting to a course video, it may be that there are too many simultaneous connections to the system. Please close the window and try again in a few minutes.

If you continue having difficulty viewing a course video, please see the IPTV technical support FAQ.

If you need further assistance, contact Chris Anderson in Media and Technology Services at 781-736-4662.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I live off campus, can I watch a course video from home?

A: If you have a high-speed (broadband) connection to your computer at home, such as cable modem or DSL, then yes! You can view IPTV course videos from anywhere you have a high-speed connection. Unfortunately, users with dial-up connections will not be able to view IPTV video.

Q: Can I watch a course video over a wireless connection?

A: No. At this time IPTV does not support wireless connections.

Q: I have a Mac. Can I still watch movies on my own computer?

A: Yes! The IPTV program is cross-platform. If your Mac meets the system requirements listed here, then you will be able to view videos.

Q: I have an older computer, will I be able to view course videos?

A: IPTV is a system-intensive application, so it is possible that some older computers may not be able to view IPTV course videos. Check to make sure your computer meets or exceeds the system requirements listed here. Even if your computer meets the requirements, please note that the speed and performance of your video card, as well as the quality of your monitor, may affect video quality.

Q: I'd like to watch some other movies for my course online, are any available?

A: Not right now. The IPTV program is in the pilot phase, and because of that, resources are limited. LTS has worked with your instructor to identify and digitize movies he or she wants to make available online. In future semesters we hope to expland the program to include more courses, and more reserve videos.

Q: I have a question not addressed here. Who should I contact?

A: Contact Chris Anderson in Media and Technology Services at 781-736-4662.

This page was last modified on: May 29, 2007