Adding a Video Recording
How to Add a Video Recording to a Discussion Forum Post
This guide will help you with adding a video recording to a discussion forum post.
Please be aware that videos posted to the forum in Moodle cannot be viewed from an Apple mobile operating system (iOS), meaning from an iPhone or iPad. Videos can be viewed on any browser (we recommend Chrome or Firefox) on a Mac laptop/computer, PC laptop/computer, or an Android mobile device like a smartphone or tablet.
Step 1: Log in to Moodle using your MyNaz username and password.
Step 2: Click on the course name on your Dashboard to open and view the course.
Step 3: Click on the title of the discussion forum to open and view the conversation.
Important note: There are two forum types in Moodle, click here if your discussion activity looks like this:
Step 4: Click Add a new discussion.
Step 5: Click on Use advanced editor and additional options.
Step 6: Click on the Record video icon.
Tip: If you have trouble using the video recording tool, make sure you are running a current version of Chrome or Firefox!
Step 7: Click Start Recording to begin recording your video.
Note: The video will automatically stop recording after 2 minutes
Step 8: A pop-up will appear requesting access to your computer camera and microphone, click Allow.
Note: the pop-up appearance will vary depending on your browser.
Step 9:. Once you are finished, click Stop Recording.
Note: The allotted recording time for Moodle is 2 minutes, the video will automatically stop recording after 2 minutes.
Step 10: You can review your video before posting. Once it is ready, click Attach recording.
Note: The box will close automatically, and it will take 30-45 seconds for your video recording to show up in the text box.
Step 11: Type in a subject for your post.
Optional: Click Here for how to upload files to a discussion forum post
Step 12: Click Post to forum when you are ready to submit your post.
Note: This is what your video will look like in the forum once you have posted it.
