Creating a Discussion Thread with a Video

NOTE: This function requires a YouTube account.

Responses and original threads can be recorded using your computer’s webcam in the Discussion Board by logging into YouTube and publishing content.  This functionality is available not just in Discussions but anywhere you find the text editor.  

1.         Select the course menu item where the discussions are located. Select the discussion you are responding to. 

2.         Select the Create Thread button

3.         Give the thread a subject line and select the webcam icon.

 

NOTE: If you do not see the icon select the double arrow on the right side of the text box.

4.         Select “Record from webcam” from the following pop-up window

5.         Select “Allow” from the Adobe Flash Player Settings to activate the camera.  Select Start recording to record your message, when you’re done press Stop recording.  

6.         Select the upload button that appears after the recording has stopped.

7.         Select the sizing options preferred and select insert

8.         The video is now added in the text area.

9. Add any attachments desired and select submit.  

10.       The video will appear in the discussion forum and user can reply by selecting reply.