We are pleased to announce that video viewing on graduate courses will now have a new look along with extended functionality. With SCPD graduate course videos you can:

VIEW - on all major browsers (Safari, Chrome, Firefox & Internet Explorer)

ACCESS - watch on the go with iOS, Android, Windows Phone and any smartphone/tablet that supports HTML5

SPEED - move through content on your desktop/laptop at your own pace with variable speed playback

DOWNLOAD - save the file to your desktop/laptop to view the video without an internet connection

Stanford Center for Professional Development (SCPD) delivers graduate course videos through HTML5 progressive playback at 500kbps (540) and 2.1mbps (720) resolutions. Streaming will require an HTML5 supported web browser and a high-speed internet connection (DSL or cable). Through the Teach Act the video lectures will now be available for download to students enrolled within the course.

Setting Up Your Computer and Viewing Graduate Courses Online

For downloading videos, there are two resolution options available (540 and 720). Downloads are only available to desktops/laptops, not mobile devices.

Please note the following system requirements and enjoy the quarter!

PC

• Operating System: Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8+
• Browser: HTML 5 supported web browser: IE9+, Firefox24+, Chrome22+
• Internet Connection: requires a high-speed connection (DSL or cable)

Mac

• Operating System: Mac OS X version 10.4+
• Browser: HTML 5 supported web browser: Safari7+, Firefox24+, Chrome22+
• Internet Connection: requires a high-speed connection (DSL or cable)

Mobile Devices

• Browser: HTML 5 supported web browser: Safari, IE desktop, Firefox, Chrome
• Internet Connection: requires a high-speed connection (DSL or cable)

Linux

• Browser: HTML 5 supported web browser
• Internet Connection: requires a high-speed connection (DSL or cable)

Authentication

Demos and previews may be accessed without a login. All graduate courses require that the student has an active SuNet ID or created a mystanfordconnection account and enrolled in the course.

Frequently Asked Questions: New HTML5 Interface

What's really available for instant playback and download?

Instant or progressive playback is available on all major browsers (Safari, Chrome, Firefox & Internet Explorer). Progressive playback works on mobile devices with a strong data signal or connection to WiFi. There are two viewing resolution options available (540 and 720) on all browsers except Firefox which only offers the 720 progressive playback option.

For downloading videos, there are two resolution options available (540 and 720) for all browsers. Downloads are only available to desktops/laptops, not mobile devices.

What's the difference between 540 and 720 video resolution? How much space will videos take up on my devices?

Viewers can now select from two viewing resolution options available (540 and 720) on the new HTML5 video player. To change the video resolutions, click the "Resolution" option located on the video player and select from 540 or 720 for the resolution you want to load. Please note that Firefox will only offer the 720 progressive playback option due to Firefox limitations with mp4 playback. For downloading videos, there are two resolution options available (540 and 720) for all browsers. If space is a concern, we recommend that you choose the 540 resolution as this will be the smallest option.

540 and 720 signifies the display resolution of the video file. 720 resolutions will provide a high definition image quality and improved viewing at a larger size; however, videos with 720 resolution will require additional time to load since the size of the file will be much greater than the 540 resolution. File sizes for 720 resolutions will range from 700mb to over 1gb while the 540 resolutions will be approximately 200mb to 600mb for each video.

How do I get my course videos on my mobile device?

You will be able to view course videos on your mobile device through progressive playback or download the video to your desktop/laptop and sync the new video file with your mobile device. For example, if you'd like the video on your iPhone you would download the video file and import it to iTunes. Once in iTunes you can sync your phone with your iTunes library to upload the file to your iPhone.

I'm having difficulty downloading the video in Firefox, how do I fix it?

If using Firefox, do not save the video through the instant/progressive playback as it will not save the file correctly. Please use the download option to save the file. Right click on the download button and use the save video option.

How do I play the course video/mp4 file on my computer after download?

Select your favorite video player. A few examples are Windows Media Player, VLC Player, QuickTime or iTunes.

What can I do with the videos I download?

Watch the videos. When you download the videos you agree that you WILL NOT:

• Share
• Upload to the internet or anywhere else other than your own devices for your own personal use
• Sell or distribute
• Edit or alter the content in any way

Don't forget: You can be found in violation of copyright law if SCPD video course content is distributed by you. Penalties can be harsh with fines up to $150,000. In addition, distribution of this content is a major violation of the Stanford student honor code.

Frequently Asked Questions: Troubleshooting Graduate Education Courses

I don't see my course lecture live, when can I access my course videos?

SCPD does not offer any of our courses live, lecture videos are posted online within two hours of the end of the lecture and will be available until the end of the current quarter.

How to Clear Browser Cache & Cookies (Note: This will clear cookies from all sites)

If the video does not load or play, you may need to clear your browser cache and cookies. After clearing your browser's cache and cookies, exit your browser completely before attempting to access the site again. If you don't see instructions below for your specific version or browser, search your browser's Help menu for "clear cache" or "clear cookies".

Internet Explorer 9-11:

• Click on Tools via the Gear icon on the upper right
• Select Safety > Delete Browsing History from the drop down menu
• In the dialog that appears, select only the options for Temporary Internet files (Cache) and Cookies
• If the SCPD site has been saved as a favorite, you must de-select Preserve favorite website data. If not, leave it selected. Click Delete

Mozilla Firefox 4-25:

• Select History from the browser menu, click on Clear Recent History
• In the dialog that appears, select only the options for cookies and cache
• In the Time range to clear: drop-down menu, select Everything
• Click the Clear Now button

Safari:

• Click on the Safari menu, select Preferences, and then select the Advanced tab
• Select: Show Develop menu in menu bar
• Now from the Develop menu, select Empty Caches
• Click on the Safari menu, select Preferences, and then select the Privacy tab
• Click Details under the Cookies and other website data section
• Select the SCPD cookies, and then click Remove or Remove All to delete all stored cookies
• Click Done to save the changes

Chrome:

• Click the Menu icon on the top right of the browser
• Select Settings and click Show advanced settings at the bottom
• Under the Privacy section, select Clear browsing data
• In the dialog that appears, select the checkboxes for Delete cookies and Empty the cache
• Use the menu at the top to select the amount of data that you want to delete. Select the beginning of time to delete everything.
• Click the Clear browsing data button

How to adjust Pop-up Blocker Setting:

Upon clicking on the link to the course homepage, the course page will pop-up in a new browser window. Pop-up blocker software and internet security applications may block this action. If the course page does not launch when clicking the link, you will need to adjust your Pop-up Blocker Settings:

Internet Explorer:

• Select Tools -> Internet Options -> Privacy
• Click the Settings button next to Pop-up Blocker
• Type "myvideos.stanford.edu" in the "Address of website to allow" box and click Add
• Type "myvideosu.stanford.edu" in the "Address of website to allow" box and click Add
• Type "myvideosv.stanford.edu" in the "Address of website to allow" box and click Add

Firefox:

• Select Tools -> Options -> Content
• Click the Exceptions button next to Block pop-up windows
• Type "myvideos.stanford.edu" in the "Address of website" box and click Allow
• Type "myvideosu.stanford.edu" in the "Address of website" box and click Allow
• Type "myvideosv.stanford.edu" in the "Address of website" box and click Allow

Safari:

• Select Edit -> Preferences -> Security
• Uncheck the box next to Block pop-up windows

Chrome:

• Click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar
• Select Settings and click Show advanced settings at the bottom
• Under the Privacy section, click the Content settings button
• In the Pop-ups section, check the box Do not allow any site to show pop-ups (recommended)
• You can customize permissions for specific websites by clicking Manage exceptions

I am unable to view videos from previous weeks. Selecting the "+Week" does not expand.

If the "+Week" does not expand when clicked, you may need to adjust your Compatibility View Settings in Internet Explorer.

How to Adjust your IE Compatibility View Settings (IE only):

Internet Explorer 9-11:

• Click on Tools via the Gear icon on the upper right
• Select Compatibility View Settings under the drop-down menu
• Click on stanford.edu from the Websites you've added to Compatibility View:
• Click the Remove button to remove the site from the list. Click Close
• Refresh the page and select the "+Week" you want to view.