SinceAdobe announced end-of-life support for Flash Player, Schoology is no longer using Flash technology. The flash-based audio-video recorder has now been replaced with a HTML5-based audio/video recorder. With this update, you will no longer receive prompts in your browser to download or enable Flash when using the recorder.
The HTML5 recorder is currently compatible with certain browsers.
Which areas of Schoology can I use the HTML5 recorder?
The audio/video recorder can be used in the following areas of Schoology:
Home
Update
Assignment
Event
Messages
User profile update
School profile update
Blog post
Course
Assignment - attachment
Assignment submission
Test/Quiz - Instructions
Test/Quiz - Question stimulus
Test/Quiz - Student response (Short Answer/Essay Question whenAllow video or audio answers for students is enabled)
Discussion
Discussion comments
Page
Update
Event
Groups
Update
Discussion
Discussion comments
Group Resources
Resources
Assignment
Discussion
Page
Test/Quiz directions
Test/Quiz short answer question
Question bank questions
Discussion
Page
How do I use the HTML5 recorder?
In any of the above-mentioned areas in Schoology that allow the HTML5 recorder:
Click the microphone icon in the rich text editor window.
Click:
Audioto record an audio file.
Audio & Videoto record a video file. You must have a webcam or camera on your device to record a video file.
When using the recorder for the first time, the browser will display a prompt to allow the microphone or camera. ClickAllowto continue using the recorder:
ClickStart Recordingto begin your recording.
The audio recorder does not begin until you click Record, and it detects sounds. It may take significant noise - for example, clapping your hands, or tapping the microphone, for the recording to detect the 'start' sound and begin recording.
ClickStop Recordingto end your recording.
To preview your recording before posting, click the play button after the recording has ended.
ClickInsert Recordingto attach your recording to the update.
The recorder uploads the file during recording so there is less processing time when the video or audio recording has been completed.
When the file is attached, it will be converted into a readable format. Please allow time for the conversion to complete.
Please ensure you have the latest version of your browser installed as well as the updated versions of ourSystem Requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which browsers are compatible with the HTML5 audio/video recorder?
The following browsers support the HTML5 A/V recorder:
Chrome (web)
Firefox (web)
Edge (latest version based on Chromium)
The following browsers do notsupport the HTML5 A/V recorder:
Internet Explorer (web)
Safari (web)
If you attempt to use the HTML5 recorder on an unsupported browser, the following message will be displayed:
Can I use the HTML5 recorder if I do not have an internet connection?
The HTML5 recorder allows you to continue to record audio or video, even if there is no existing internet connection. You can download the recording once it’s complete and you can upload it at a later time.
Can I record in assessments and managed assessments?
Instructors can record audio and video in assessment and managed assessment questions with the built-in recorder.
Students can record audio and video in assessment and managed assessment submissions on theAudioandVideoquestion types.
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