How can I submit a video (assignment)?

The preferred student method for sharing video is through an upload to Video Note. This is the most reliable and accessible option, and provides the best grading experience for instructors.

This does not require the use of the Video Note recording options and can accept any video or audio file under 30 minutes in length.

The Video Note tool can be found in the Brightspace text editor under Insert Stuff. Assignments and Discussions (and Quizzes, in certain question types) provide access to the Insert Stuff button.

Assignments accepting file attachments do allow video uploads and also offer the in-browser recording of short video and audio notes. Linking or embedding video from another hosting source is always an option.

Create a video

There are many options for creating videos. Your instructor may have specific instructions and recommended tools. Common options include:

Record a video in Brightspace.

• This currently limits your submission to only what can be captured by a webcam

• Screen recording using Video Note is not possible.

Record a video with the camera on your phone.

• This currently limits your submission to only what can be captured by a camera.

Record an MS Teams meeting.

• With your group members or in a meeting you invite yourself to, you can record a meeting, and when the recording is ready, download the resulting video file or access it through OneDrive (more information about recordings in MS Teams) and upload it as outlined below.

Narrate a PowerPoint presentation.

All members of the Brock community have access to the latest version of PowerPoint and instructions are available on the ITS Office 365 page.

1. Create your slides with PowerPoint.

2. With your microphone and optional webcam ready, find and click Record Slide Show to begin recording:

   1. Recording instructions for PC users.

   2. Recording instructions for Mac users.

3. Save or Export a PowerPoint video (.mp4 is the preferred video format):

   1. Exporting instructions for PC users.

   2. Saving instructions for Mac users.

Submit a video using Video Note

1. Go to submit to the assignment/discussion topic/quiz as normal. In the case of an assignment submission, you’ll be looking for the Comments or Text Submission box. Find the Insert Stuff button in the text editor.

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   The Insert Stuff button in the text editor.

2. Choose Add Video Note.

3. Use Upload File or record from your webcam. The upload limit is 2GB and recordings must be under 30 minutes. File format must be .mp4, .webm, .mov, .flv, .f4v, .mp3, .m4a, .ogg, or .wav.

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   The recording and upload options for Video Note.

4. Select the file you want to upload from your computer. Once uploaded (which can take some time depending on file size), a video will have a brief processing period and then become available to preview. Be patient during this period and confirm the processing was successful by checking the preview.

5. Click Insert and then Submit.