Recording yourself with ANVILL's audio and video recorder

Overview 

Many ANVILL activities allow you (and your students) to record audio and video messages for sharing. The idea is to make speaking practice outside of class both easy and convenient.

This page guides instructors through the methods on how to use the ANVILL's recorder from inside an activity they're creating (i.e., Voiceboard, True-False, Interactive Video, etc.).

Recording Methods

Depending on the type of ANVILL activity you are creating (e.g. a Voiceboard, Interactive Video, etc), you may see one of the below options for adding media. Scroll down (or click) for further instructions based on which Media icon below you see in the activity you're creating.

• Method 1
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• Method 2
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Method 1

1. Click the + MEDIA button. A menu listing labeled Upload, Embed, Record will open.
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2. Click RECORD to open the recorder. The default setting is video recording. To change to audio recording, click AUDIO in the top left corner.
3. Test your microphone's volume by speaking. We also recommend practicing what you're going to say before you begin recording. 
4. When ready to record, click BEGIN RECORDING.
   
5. Once finished recording, click Done. Replay your message.
   • If you don't like your recording and want to change it, click TRY AGAIN.
   • If you are satisfied with your message and want to save it, click LOOKS GOOD.
6. Once you've clicked LOOKS GOOD, you must wait for your media to upload. You will know it's uploaded when the Edit Recording window shown below opens.
7. Give your message a title, then click SAVE to post your recording.
   

Method 2

1. Click on the gray Media drop-down menu.
2. Open the Type drop-down menu and Select Video.
3. Give your video a title.
4. Click on the dotted gray box with the + sign. A menu listing Upload, Embed, Record will open.
   
5. Click Record to open the video recorder screen. 
6. Test your microphone's volume by speaking. We also recommend practicing what you're going to say before you begin recording. 
7. When ready to record, click Begin Recording.
8. Once finished recording, click Done. Replay your message.
   • If you don't like your recording and want to change it, click Try Again.
   • If you are satisfied with your message and want to save it, click Looks Good.
9. Once you've clicked Looks Good, you must wait for your media to upload. You'll know it has when you see the black icon below.