Create a presentation using Capture Web

Introduction:

Capture Web allows you to capture full presentations directly from your browser, eliminating the need to download a desktop client. This includes both screen capture and mixed camera-and-screen presentations. You may also record audio only if desired.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. 1. On your course homepage, navigate to Tools > Media Library.
  2. 2. Click Add Assets, then click Record Video.
  3. Add assets
  4. 3. If your browser prompts you to allow microphone and camera access, click Allow.
  5. 4. Toggle the Camera option ON and click Start Recording to begin your webcam recording. If you only want to record audio, toggle the Camera option OFF.
  6. 5. Click Change Inputs to change your camera input and audio input and test your audio. Then click Done.
  7. Change Input
  8. 6. Turn your camera ON or OFF by clicking the Camera toggle.
  9. 7. Click Share Screen and select a tab in your browser, a window, or your entire screen to display during your recording. Then, click Share.
  10. Record screen
  11. 8. Click Start Recording to begin your presentation.
  12. Start recording
  13. 9. Click Pause Recording to pause the recording of your presentation. Click Resume Recording to continue recording.
  14. 10. Click Finish Recording to stop your presentation.
  15. 11. Add a title for your presentation.
  16. 12. Click Caption Settings and select Generate Captions to add subtitles to your video. In the Language drop-down, select the language in which you recorded your presentation.
  17. 13. Click Done.
  18. Caption Settings
  19. 14. ​​​​​​​Click Save and Close.

Tips:

  • • Using Capture Web - Capture Web allows you to record video presentations directly from your browser. It’s great for lectures, tutorials, announcements, or walkthroughs of course materials.
  • • Check your setup - Make sure your camera and microphone are working, use Google Chrome web browser, and close unnecessary tabs or apps to avoid performance issues.
  • • Keep it short and focused - Aim for videos under 10 minutes to keep students engaged.
  • • Make your videos accessible - Once uploaded, you can request automatic captions to make your content accessible to all learners.
  • • Encourage Student Engagement - Ask students to respond to your video in a discussion or submit a related assignment. This turns passive viewing into active learning.

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