In this video we will introduce the new UCloud Courses app – a great tool for hosting and managing university courses in UCloud.
Dr. Federica Lo Verso will walk you through the concept and background of the app.
You’ll get a hands-on demonstration of how to access and use the tool, explore its integration with GitHub, and hear directly from Dr. Himanshu Khandelia, who shares his experience using UCloud Courses in real teaching scenarios.
We’ll also guide you through the application process, show you the technical and financial requirements, and give you a preview of an upcoming hands-on course. Whether you’re a university teacher, IT staff, or simply curious about the future of digital learning infrastructure – this video will give you a clear introduction to how and why the new Courses app in UCloud could being used.
00:00 – Introduction by Dr. Federica Lo Verso
01:23 – Background: Launch of the new UCloud Courses app
05:08 – Walkthrough: Where to find the Courses app and how to use it
07:55 – Recap of the UCloud Courses app demonstration
09:20 – Walkthrough: How the GitHub repository works
11:28 – Benefits of using Courses on UCloud
12:35 – Use case introduction: Dr. Himanshu Khandelia
13:49 – Testimonial: Dr. Khandelia shares his experience using UCloud Courses
15:37 – Live demo: Dr. Khandelia shows his use of Courses and GitHub integration
23:11 – How to apply: The UCloud Courses application process
26:29 – Required resources for running a UCloud course
27:34 – How to re-use and update existing UCloud Courses
28:26 – Financial model: Costs and available support
29:22 – Outro and teaser for the upcoming hands-on course
More details including the video can be looked up under the following link:
https://interactivehpc.dk/?p=2099