You can add short video messages
to your forum posts. Adding short video recordings to the comments and
ideas you write can make
your posts more meaningful for other learners and your instructor.
Note: The built-in recording tool limits your audio recording time to two minutes.
1.
To record a video, you'll need a webcam (may be built into your laptop
or mobile device). If you plan to use your mobile device, make sure you
have installed the Moodle app.
2. Start a new discussion topic in your forum. Add some text to explain what the recording will be about.
3.
Expand the editor toolbar by clicking on the down arrow that appears in
the first position on the toolbar. Look for the 'Record video' button on the bottom row.
4. Check your notes, position your camera and click on the recording button.
If
this is the first time you've recorded, a small window pops up that
says 'learn.recnorth wants to Use your camera'. Click on the 'Allow'
button.
The Record video window opens and the recording process starts
immediately (you'll see the counter starts counting backwards from 2:00
minutes.) Look into the camera and start speaking - don't rush but focus on speaking clearly.
Click on the 'Stop Recording' button when you're done.
5.
Check your video by clicking on the right-facing arrowhead in the
embedded player.
If you don't like your recording, you can click on 'Record Again.'
If you're happy with your recording, click 'Attach
Recording.'
Click 'Post to forum' and your video recording will be displayed in your forum post.
Notes:
Some
people find it helpful to write a script before they record. Others
work best with a few notes or key points they want to make. Without some
prompts, it is easy to lose track of what you want to say and your
recording may end up being confusing for others.
If possible,
provide a written transcript or notes for your recording for people who
may have challenges with their equipment, internet connection, vision,
or just prefer to read.
