EDUCAUSE Connect FAQ

Who can get an EDUCAUSE Connect account?

Any staff, employee, or faculty of an EDUCAUSE member organization may create content on EDUCAUSE Connect. All content on EDUCAUSE Connect is publically accessible.

How do I access my EDUCAUSE Connect account?

You must first have an EDUCAUSE Profile.Then, go to EDUCAUSE Connect and log in using the "Login" icon in the upper right-hand portion of the page and the same information you entered for your EDUCAUSE Profile (the system is separate but uses the same information).

What technology is behind EDUCAUSE Connect?

EDUCAUSE Connect is supported by an open source product called Drupal, with a few local modifications to integrate it into our Web environment.

Can I use my own blog editor to post to my blog?

Yes. Any editor that supports the MetablogAPI can be used to post to your blog. Using the API, the path to your blog is http://connect.educause.edu/xmlrpc.php.

What kind of technology is behind the blog entry page's "Recommendation" button?

This feature is supported by the Yahoo Content Analysis Web service. More information can be found at Yahoo!.

Can I use my blog to podcast?

Yes. You can upload an audio file as part of posting a blog entry. The maximum size of the file cannot exceed 50MB.

Does your service support APIs?

Yes. We currently support the MetablogAPI.

How do I suggest a newsfeed to add to EDUCAUSE Connect?

Send us the information through the EDUCAUSE Connect feedback page.