edTPA Solutions to Common Problems

I am either unable to copy my video up to the edTPA video web site or the upload process is very slow

Upload problems can usually be traced to one (or a combination) of the following causes: either (1) the size of the video you are attempting to upload exceeds some predetermined value for an individual file or your account as a whole or (2) the network connection you are using is simply too slow to accommodate the transfer of large files in a reasonable amount of time.

Problems with file size limitations can be rectified by first determining whether you are exceeding the individual file size limit for the particular file you are trying to upload or the aggregate upload limit for all your files on the server, and then reducing either the size of the file you are attempting to upload or the number/size of other files on the server (whichever the case may be). (Check with your instructor or online if you are unsure about these limits.)

For detailed instructions on reducing the size of your video(s), please see the next solution on this page entitled " The size of my file exceeds the maximum allowable upload limit for the site where I am supposed to post my edTPA videos ."

If your network connection speed is too slow, try to find a faster alternative. For example, connecting to the internet via a network cable instead of using a wireless connection usually speeds up file transfers significantly. Connecting from on-campus rather than an off-campus location may also expedite uploads.