Schoology uses an HTML5-based audio/video recorder.
Ensure you have the latest version of your browser installed and the updated versions of our System Requirements.
Browsers supporting the HTML5 A/V recorder:
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Chrome (web)
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Firefox (web)
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Edge (latest version based on Chromium)
Browsers not supporting the HTML5 A/V recorder:
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Safari (web)
The HTML5 recorder works offline. You can record audio or video without an internet connection.
Use the HTML5 audio/video recorder in the following areas of Schoology.
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Use the HTML5 recorder
Instructors can record audio and video in assessments and managed assessment questions with the built-in recorder. Students can record audio and video in assessments and managed assessment submissions on the Audio and Video question types.
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Select the microphone in the rich text editor window.
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Choose a recording type:
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Audio to record an audio file.
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Audio & Video to record a video file. Your device must have a webcam or camera to record a video file.
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If using the recorder for the first time, click Allow to continue using the recorder:
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Click Start Recording. If recording does not start, make a sound such as clapping or tapping the microphone
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Click Stop Recording to end your recording.
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Optionally, click Play after ending the recording to preview the recording before posting it.
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Click Insert Recording to attach your recording to the update.
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The recorder uploads the file during recording, so there is less processing time when the video or audio recording has been completed.
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When attached, the file converts to a readable format. This may take a moment.