Echo360 is an active learning platform (ALP) that enables instructors to record classroom sessions and share video content outside of class. 

• If you are teaching in an EchoVideo-equipped classroom, request automatic recordings of all class meetings, capturing both the classroom audio/visual (A/V) display and front-facing camera.
• Create recordings using your computer with EchoVideo's Universal Capture (Personal) software) and publish them to your Echo360 course.
• Upload and share files from another source (e.g. Camtasia, Jing) to your Echo360 course.
• Special Events: If you are an instructor, representative of an academic department or campus office, or a representative from a campus organization and want to request a recording of a special event in an EchoVideo-equipped classroom, see Request EchoVideo Recordings for Special Events (below).

For more information, see EchoVideo Lecture Capture. For additional help with Echo360, contact the Instructional Media Lab at instruct@umass.edu or 413-545-2823 to set up an appointment.

Request lecture capture in SPIRE

Please review the following information before submitting your Echo360 request through SPIRE:

• Only the primary instructor can request Echo360 Lecture Capture. Requests for courses are processed through SPIRE.
• You must request a new Echo360 Lecture Capture section for each term that you want to use it. New course requests are necessary for each subsequent new term, including if you want to continue sharing recordings published in previous semesters.
• You will receive a confirmation email when your Echo360 course is ready to use. Wait to receive this email before logging into Echo360 or linking to your LMS course page (i.e. Moodle or Blackboard Learn).
• For information on enrolling students, TAs, or co-instructors in a Moodle course, see Access Echo360 Through Moodle.

To request lecture capture:

1. Log in to SPIRE using your IT Account NetID and password.
2. Select the Faculty Center tile.
3. Expand the Learning Management Systems menu on the left-hand side.
4. Select the Echo360 Request page. The Echo360 Request page opens, displaying a list of eligible class sections.
5. Click Select for the class section you want to request. The request form opens.
6. Confirm the course details for your request, then, under the Select Echo360 lecture capture use heading, check the box(es) based on how you intend to use Echo360 lecture capture:
   • Make new recordings on my computer with EchoVideo Universal Capture software - if you want to create recordings using EchoVideo's Universal Capture software on your computer.
   • Upload recordings from another screen capture program (e.g. Camtasia, Jing) - if you want to take recordings from other sources and upload them manually.
   • Re-use recordings from prior class - Specify class below - if you want to use recordings from another class. When selected, you must also select which course you want to copy from the Class with prior recordings drop-down menu.
   • [Only for Echo-enabled rooms] Automated Classroom Capture - if you want class meetings to be automatically recorded, capturing both the classroom A/V display, front-facing camera, and microphone.
7. Use the Comments box to provide any additional information you want to communicate to the EchoVideo administrators.
8. Click Save to submit your request.

Request EchoVideo recordings for special events

Representatives of academic departments or campus offices can request recordings of special events held in EchoVideo-equipped classrooms. If you are an instructor requesting an a change to your recording schedule, or requesting additional recordings (e.g., a review session), please contact the Instructional Media Lab at instruct@umass.edu.

To request an Echo360 recording of a special event:

1. Log in to Apps at UMass Amherst.
   Note: For assistance with logging into and/or activating Apps at UMass Amherst, contact the IT Service Desk.
2. Fill out the EchoVideo Special Event Request Form.
   Faculty support staff will verify your account setup and send you important information to get started, schedule your event to be recorded, and how to download and share your recording after your event.