MyMedia Player Upgrade: V2 to V7
Overview
At Boston University, MyMedia is the supported video platform within Blackboard and WordPress sites. Since adopting MyMedia in 2016, we have been using its version 2 (v2) video player. The vendor’s newer v7 player introduces notable enhancements in functionality, design, and performance.
Key Differences
| Feature | MyMedia V2 | MyMedia V7 | |
| Interface | Older, less modern | Modern, cleaner interface | |
| Performance | Slower loading | Faster loading | |
| Responsiveness | Less responsive on different devices | More responsive across devices | |
 MyMedia Player V2 |
 MyMedia Player V7 |
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| Quizzes | Embedded at specific timestamps | Embedded at specific timestamps | |
| Limited variety of question types (multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank) | Expanded variety of question types (including short answer, essay, matching, and image-based questions) | ||
| Limited feedback (correct/incorrect answers) | More comprehensive feedback (detailed explanations, hints, and partial credit) | ||
 MyMedia Quiz Player V2 |
 MyMedia Quiz Player V7 |
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| Closed Captions | Available | Available | |
| Limited types (subtitles, captions) | Expanded types (subtitles, captions, descriptions) | ||
| Basic customization options (font, size, color) | Advanced customization options (fonts, sizes, colors, backgrounds, positioning) | ||
| Video Quality | Standard | HD and higher | |
| Video Formats | Limited (MP4, FLV) | Expanded (MP4, FLV, WebM, MOV, AVI, WMV) | |
| Accessibility | Basic (closed captions, keyboard navigation) | Enhanced (closed captions, keyboard navigation, audio descriptions, high-contrast mode, screen reader compatibility) |
Additional Notes
- The MyMedia V7 player is compatible with both standard videos and quiz-embedded videos.
- For detailed information on using the MyMedia V7 quiz player, refer to the Kaltura Knowledge Center.
- The vendor’s comparison page provides further examples and use cases.
Summary
The upgrade from MyMedia V2 to V7 offers significant benefits for both instructors and students. The newer version provides a more modern and user-friendly interface, faster loading times, improved responsiveness on different devices, and enhanced features for quizzes, closed captions, and video quality.