Record audio in myCourses
The audio capture tool allows you and your students to record and post audio files within Announcements (Instructors only), Discussions and Assignments.
Audio recordings in myCourses
The Record Audio function is available for these tools and roles:
Tool | Function | Role |
|---|---|---|
Assignments | Creating an assignment. | Instructor |
Assignments | Submitting an assignment. | Student |
Assignments | Leaving feedback for an assignment. | Instructor |
Discussions | Posting a message. | Student, Instructor |
Announcements | Creating an announcement. | Instructor |
How to create audio recordings
The recording experience differs depending on which web browser you use. We recommend that you use the record function in Chrome or Firefox to record audio or upload an audio file (in MP3, WAV, OGG, AAC, FLAC, M4A formats).
Recorded audio will appear as one of the following links below the discussion thread, announcement, or assignment description/submission:
a .wav file (in Microsoft Edge) or
an html page with the recording embedded as an attachment (in Chrome or Firefox).
To add audio:
Access the relevant tool.
When creating or editing an announcement, click the Record Audio button in the Attachments section.
When creating or editing an assignment, click the Record Audio button in the Attachments section. This is located in the Properties tab.
When posting a message on a discussion board, click Add attachments and Record, then select Record Audio from the drop-down menu.
When students access an assignment, they have the option to Record Audio and then submit. You also have the ability to Record Audio when viewing specific assignment submissions.
Your recording experience will differ depending on your browser:
If you use Internet Explorer or Edge: The first time you open the capture audio feature, the pop-up window for Adobe Flash Player Settings will appear. Select Allow.
If you use Chrome or Firefox: A message will appear below your address bar when you try to change your microphone settings or record audio. Either select Allow (or select the camera icon on the right side of your address bar) to give myCourses access your microphone.
The recording screens appear different depending on your browser:
Edge | Chrome and Firefox |
To start recording, select the red record button.  | To start recording, select New Recording. 
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While you are recording, the Record button will have a ring around it.  | While you are recording, Stop Recording will be highlighted. 
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To stop the recording, press the Red Record/Stop Recording button. You can press the record button again to create a new recording.
Press the play button to play back the recording and make sure it worked.
When finished recording, click Add.
If you are using Chrome of Firefox, you will see an additional screen asking you to enter a title and description for your recording. You can skip this extra step by leaving the fields blank and clicking Add.
Save your audio message.
To remove a recording, click the red X beside the audio file.
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