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These instructions are for PowerPoint for Office 365, but you can use an earlier version of PowerPoint. The interface may look a little different, but you should still be able to record. If you need to download a recent version of PowerPoint go to https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/itservices/software/office.aspx
You will need a computer with a microphone and speakers and PowerPoint installed. Note that you cannot record using the Office365 web version of PowerPoint.
To get ready to record, select the small arrow to the bottom right of the 'Record Slide Show' button on the Slide Show tab of the ribbon.
PART 2: Making a recording
From the menu that appears, choose to start recording on the current slide or start from the beginning (depending on your preference).
(The 'Clear' command deletes narrations or timings, so be careful when you use it. 'Clear' is greyed out unless you have previously recorded some slides.)
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Disable camera and preview so that only audio narration is recorded. 
Check that your microphone is functioning correctly.
Click the round, red record 'Record' button 
when you are ready to start the recording. There is a three-second countdown, then the recording begins. You can also use the annotation tools at the bottom of the screen during the recording if you wish.
To end your recording, select the square 'Stop' button. 
You can also re-record by going to Slide Show > Record Slide Show.Your narrations will be separated into slides. A speaker icon will show at bottom right corner on each page. You can click to listen to the audio file. Your annotations will be saved on the slides.
If you re-record your narration, PowerPoint erases your previously recorded narration (including audio and ink) before you start recording again on the same slide.
You can also re-record by going to Slide Show > Record Slide Show.
To end your recording, select the square Stop button. 
When you finish recording your narration, a small picture appears in the lower-right corner of the recorded slides. The picture is an audio 'Audio' icon, or, if the web camera was on during the recording, a still image from the webcam.
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If you have recorded a timed narration, by default the value is Use Recorded Timings and Narrations.
6. In the "File name" box, enter a file name for the video, browse for the folder that will contain this file, and then click 'Save'.
7. In the "Save as type box", choose 'MPEG-4 Video'.
8. You can track the progress of the video creation by looking at the status bar at the bottom of your screen. The video creation process can take up to several hours depending on the length of the video and the complexity of the presentation.
Tip: For a longer video, you can set it up to be created overnight. That way, it’ll be ready for you the following morning.
9. To play your newly-created video, go to the designated folder location, and then double-click the file.
Submit the file via the Moodle Assignment in your module, by following these instructions.
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To start creating your screencast:
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'Title’ add your StudentID_modulecode_SEMYear (or the title advised by your module convener).
Make sure your webcam and microphone are correctly set up and click on ‘Join now’ to start the meeting – make sure the microphone is on (the use of the webcam is optional):
4. Once you have started the meeting, open the menu from the
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'Three dots' icon and select ‘Start recording’. If you want to record your screen, choose ‘Share’ and choose your screen.
NOTE: Everything on your screen AND your voice is being recorded, thus if you see yourself in a small window on the side, you may wish to close that window.
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5. When finished,
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click on 'Stop recording' in the 'Three dots' menu and end the meeting.
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The screenshot below illustrates the screen after you have ended your session.
6. Once the recording is saved, click on the
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'Three dots' next to your recording and select ‘Open in Microsoft Stream’.
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7. On Microsoft Stream, clcik on the 'Three dots' and select 'Download video' to download your recording
8. Submit the file via the Moodle Assignment in your module, by following these instructions.
