[spoiler title=’What is Vocat?’ style=’default’ collapse_link=’true’]Vocat is a media annotation tool.rovides a space online for students and faculty to share and discuss videos, pictures, and audio related to course material. Baruch faculty and students can upload various types of media including videos, pictures, and audio, to Vocat for use in their courses. For more information visit ‘About Vocat‘. [/spoiler]

[spoiler title=’What are the technical requirements to use Vocat?’ style=’default’ collapse_link=’true’] Vocat is a cloud based platform so you will not need to install any software. Vocat works with both Mac and Windows computers and various browsers including: Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.   [/spoiler]

[spoiler title=’How do I sign in to Vocat? What is my username and password?’ style=’default’ collapse_link=’true’] To sign into the Vocat visit baruch.vocat.io. Your sign in information will be the same username and password you use to sign into a Baruch computer. [/spoiler]

[spoiler title=’Can I use Vocat with Blackboard or Blogs@Baruch’ style=’default’ collapse_link=’true’] Vocat is independent from Blackboard and Blogs@Baruch. At this time there are no integration features between the platforms. Students and faculty must visit and sign into these platforms separately.  [/spoiler]

[spoiler title=’What kind of support is available for Vocat?’ style=’default’ collapse_link=’true’] Vocat is supported by Baruch’s Center for Teaching and Learning. The CTL staff host workshops on using Vocat and also provide one-on-one sessions for more detailed help. Contact Craig Stone ([email protected]) for more information. [/spoiler]