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This refers to Moodle 3.11
There is additional information available if you are recording audio only (eg a 'podcast')
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Please be aware that first and foremost you must refer to the guidance from your module convener.
Outlined here are several methods that you can use to record audio or video.
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and video. Choose the one that suits you best, but first and foremost you must adhere to any guidance from your module convener.
Bear these factors in mind:
To record audio and video, you will need:
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If you decide to use your preferred recording software, refer to the
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instructions for your own software and device.
Please note that if you select this option, we will not be able to provide technical support for third party technologies .
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For all methods, refer to the instructions for how to upload your recording via Moodle.
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NOTE: There are four parts to these instructions, please read all of the steps up to Part 4 if you are submitting recording to submit the file for assessment.
This document outlines the steps you need to take to record a PowerPoint slide show with audio narration, save as video and upload to an assignment in Moodle.
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 wish, you can download and install a recent version of PowerPoint go to https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/itservices/software/office.aspx
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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.
From the menu that appears, choose to start recording on the current slide or start from the beginning (depending on your preference).
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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' button 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.
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When you finish recording your narration, a small picture appears in the lower-right corner of the recorded slides. The picture is an 'Audio' icon, or, if the web camera was on during the recording, a still image from the webcam.
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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NOTE: There are eight easy steps, go all the way to Step 8please follow all of these steps up to step 8.
These instructions explain how to record a screencast, presentation or meeting using Microsoft Teams. With this method you can record your slides, your voice, and/or webcam. The editing features of this methods are more limited than if you
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record your presentation by narrating a PowerPoint.
To start creating your screencast, you can either schedule a meeting or create one using 'Meet now'. If you are working in a group we recommend you schedule the meeting:.
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3. In 'Title’ add your StudentID_modulecode_SEMYear (include some identifier for your group if you are working in a group, or use 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 (or Join from the calendar if you have scheduled the meeting). Make sure the microphone is on enabled (the use of the webcam is generally optional):
4. Once you have started the meeting, open the menu from the 'Three dots menu' icon and select ‘Start recording’. If you want to record your screen, choose ‘Share’ and choose your screen.
NOTE: Everything on your screen AND and your voice is being are recorded, thus if you see yourself in a small window on the side, you may wish to close that window.
5. When finished, click on 'Stop recording' in the 'Three dots' menu and end the meeting.
The screenshot below illustrates the screen after you have ended your session.
6. Once the recording is saved, click on the 'Three dots' next to your recording and select ‘Open in Microsoft Stream’’.
7. On Microsoft (New) Stream, click 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.
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Audacity is University supported software that will let you record and edit audio easily. It is already installed on all University owned PCs and is open source software available to download for free.
You can use your mobile device or any computer with a microphone to record audio using built in software. (Sound recorder on PC or various equivalents on Mac depending on the Mac Operating System version).
