DESKTOP RECORDING - ISPRING

DESKTOP RECORDING - ISPRING WORKSHOP Trainer: Ailsa Dickie (ITS) www.elearning.uq.edu.au

Table of Contents Getting started... 6 Requesting the software... 6 Open ispring... 6 ispring ribbon... 7 Record audio narration... 8 Select the microphone... 8 Record slide with no animation... 9 Record slide with animation... 10 Pause recording... 10 Stop recording... 10 Re-record a slide... 11 Record another slide... 11 Publish an ispring presentation as a video... 12 Overview... 12 Slide Show setting... 12 Publish the presentation... 13 Insert a video into a Content Area (Kaltura)... 14 Add video... 14 Content Information... 15 Add Media... 16 Upload... 16 My Content... 19 Webcam... 20 Availability... 20 Delete or Edit the video... 21 Record video narration... 21 Select the webcam... 22 Record slide with no animation... 22 Record slide with animation... 23 Pause recording... 23 Stop recording... 24 Re-record a slide... 24 Page 3 of 44

Record another slide... 25 Insert a YouTube video... 26 Copy the YouTube link... 26 Insert the video link... 26 Preview video... 27 Add a basic quiz... 28 Multiple Choice question... 28 Add and delete answer options... 29 Multiple choice question with images / equations.... 30 Change the default question settings... 30 Customise the question feedback... 31 By Question... 31 By Answer... 31 Edit test properties... 32 Customise Result Slides... 33 Add additional questions... 34 Preview you quiz... 34 Save quiz... 34 Change presentation layout... 35 Presentation Explorer... 35 Publish an ispring presentation... 36 Overview... 36 Slide Show setting... 36 Publish the presentation... 36 Upload your presentation to Learn.UQ... 37 Create a folder... 38 Link... 39 Further Resources... 42 Technical Support... 42 Faculty Educational Designers... 42 Technical Resources... 43 elearning Blog... 43 UQ elearning Twitter... 43 Pedagogical Resources... 43 Student Resources... 44 Page 4 of 44

ITS Workshops... 44 ITALI Workshops... 44 Custom Workshops... 44 Page 5 of 44

Getting started ITS are helping pilot ispring during 2015 and perpetual licences are available to staff who attend training and are willing to give feedback. ispring allows you to convert PowerPoint presentations into desktop recordings by adding audio narration, video narration, media and formative quizzes. Warning: Due to SCORM packages not working reliably in Learn.UQ (Blackboard) it is recommended that presentations be published in Flash + HTML5 format. This means that only formative quizzes can be included in your presentation i.e. marks will not be returned to Grade Centre (refer Publish an ispring presentation guide). Requesting the software Log a job with your local desktop support (this includes staff with admin rights to their machine as the licence key will not be given out). Please remind the desktop support staff member to enter the below details in the company field when activating the software (this is how we will track licences used): Your UQ user name Machine name Your phone number i.e. uqsclar6 ITS-CS-C45YXZ1 66982 Open ispring Open ispring. Click on the Create Course link. Page 6 of 44

ispring ribbon The ispring ribbon will be available in PowerPoint. Open the required PowerPoint or start a new one. Page 7 of 44

Note: The project files (audio, video, quizzes) will automatically save to a new folder in the folder where your PowerPoint is saved. Tip: Before you start your ispring presentation save the PowerPoint you will use in it s own folder so the project files are save with it. Record audio narration Tip: Plug in your headset or desktop microphone before opening ispring. You can also record audio using the built in microphone in your computer (this may result in lower quality sound). Tip: Add your script to the notes section of each relevant slide. Select the slide you wish to add audio narration too. Select the microphone Select Record Audio from the ispring ribbon. Click on the (Settings) button. Page 8 of 44

Select the required microphone from the drop down list. Click on the (OK) button. Record slide with no animation Check the Show slide notes checkbox if you have added your script to the notes section of your PowerPoint slides. Check the Process this slide only checkbox. Click on the (Start Record) button. Note: The recording will start immediately there is no countdown. Page 9 of 44

Record slide with animation Click on the (Start Record) button. Use the (Next Animation) button to time the animation with the narration. Pause recording Click on the (Pause) button. Click on the (Resume Record) button to start recording again. Stop recording Click on the (Stop) button. The recording will automatically save. Click on the (Play) button to check your recording. Page 10 of 44

Click on the (OK) button to close the Record Audio Narration window. Re-record a slide To re-record a slide simply start recording again and the original recording will be deleted. Click on the (Start Record) button. Click the (Yes) button when the warning message is displayed. Record another slide Use the (right / left) arrow buttons to navigate to the required slide. OR Select the required slide from the drop down menu. Page 11 of 44

Publish an ispring presentation as a video Overview Publishing your presentation to your Learn.UQ course is a two step process. 1. Check the slide show settings. 2. Publish the presentation in ispring. Tip: It is important to save and keep a copy of the PowerPoint presentation and the project files (audio, videos and quizzes) so you can edit the recording at a later date if needed. Tip: You can consider uploading the video into Learn.UQ using Kaltura Note: The project files (audio, video, quizzes) will automatically save to a folder in the folder where your PowerPoint is saved (refer Getting started with ispring). Warning: video narration cannot be used for presentations that are published as a video (refer Delete ispring audio/video narration guide) Slide Show setting For the narration (video and audio) to sync with your animation in your published presentation: Select the SLIDE SHOW PowerPoint tab. Check the Use Timings checkbox. Page 12 of 44

Publish the presentation Click on the (Publish) button on the ispring ribbon. Click on the (Browse) button and select where you want to save your published file. Select the Video option from the left menu Enter the folder destination for the file to be located Click on the (Publish) button. Click on the (OK) button. Page 13 of 44

Wait for the file to publish. The file is located in the folder destination earlier Refer to the Video and Audio upload / Desktop Recording (Kaltura) to upload the video into Learn.UQ Insert a video into a Content Area (Kaltura) Videos can be uploaded to Kaltura and directly inserted into a Content Area (Learning Resources or Assessment) using the Content Menu. Videos can also be upload anywhere there is Visual Textbox Editor (Announcements, Items, Discussion Board, Blogs, Journals, Wikis and Assignments) (refer Insert a video into a Visual Textbox Editor guide). Refer to the Desktop Recordings tool page for information on creating webcam and screen recordings. Note: To use Kaltura on campus you must be logged into the UQ Internet Quota System. i.e. Enter any external website address into your browser, enter your user name and password and click continue. Add video Open a Content Area (i.e. Learning Resources or Assessment). Click on the (Tools) button. Select Kaltura Media from the drop down menu. Page 14 of 44

Content Information Enter the title of the assignment in the Name textbox. Select a font colour for the title from the Colour picker. Enter instructions for the assignment in the Instructions text editor box. Page 15 of 44

Add Media Click on the (Add Media) button. You can add media from: o Upload: Upload video from your computer. o My Content: Upload video you have uploaded previously. o Webcam: Record and upload video from a webcam. Upload Click on the Click on the (Browse) button. Select and open the required video file. Page 16 of 44

Note: Though you are given the option to select and upload multiple files Kaltura will only insert one video. If need to upload another video, click on the (Add Media) button and repeat the process. If needed, click on the (bin) icon to remove the video. Click on the (Upload) button. Wait for the video to upload. o Click on the (Stop) button, to cancel the upload. Click on the (Next) button. Page 17 of 44

Optionally, edit the video title in the Title textbox. Enter keywords in the Tags textbox Tip: Enter keywords that will allow you to search for the video i.e. Course code, topic, subtopic Optionally, enter a description of the video in the Description textbox. Click on the (Next) button. Wait for the upload to process. Note: If need to upload another video, click on the (Add Media) button again and repeat the process. Note: The video will automatically be stored in your My Media area (refer My Media guide). Page 18 of 44

My Content This option allows you to insert videos you have uploaded previously to any course (stored in your My Media area), webcam videos you have created and screen recordings (desktop recordings) you have created. Select the My Content tab. Optionally, enter a keyword to search for specific videos. Click on the (Search) button. Select the required video. Note: Though it is possible to select multiple files, Kaltura will only insert one video. If need to upload another video, click on the (Add Media) button again and repeat the process. Optionally, click on the (blue arrow) icon to preview the video. Click on the (Next) button. Optionally, edit the video title in the Title textbox. Page 19 of 44

Optionally, edit the Tags textbox Tip: Enter keywords that will allow you to search for the video i.e. Course code, topic, subtopic. Optionally, enter a description of the video in the Description textbox. Webcam Refer to the Desktop Recording tool page for information on creating webcam recordings. Availability Select the Yes, Add to Course Gallery radio button. The course gallery is a searchable and sortable display of all media content assigned to a course. Optionally, if you do not want students to view the video yet, select the No, Permit Users to View this Content radio button. Optionally, if you want to know how many times the video is viewed, select the Track Number of Views radio button. Optionally, set Date and Time Restrictions: i.e. The course content could be organised into weekly learning modules that are display progressive over the semester at the relevant time. o o If required, select the Display After checkbox and enter the date using the (Date Selection Calendar) and enter the time using the (Time Selection Menu). If required, select the Display Until checkbox and enter the date using the (Date Selection Calendar) and enter the time using the Selection Menu). (Time Page 20 of 44

Click the (Submit) button and video appears as below. Delete or Edit the video Hover over the video. Click on the (arrow) to the right of video title. Select Edit from the drop down menu, if you need to change the video settings. Click on the (arrow) to the right of video title. Select Delete from the drop down menu, if you need to remove the video from the Content Area (Note it will not be delete from your My Media or the Course Gallery). Record video narration Tip: Add your script to the notes section of each relevant slide. Select the slide you wish to add video narration to. Page 21 of 44

Note: It possible to display a maximise video instead of a video in the top right of the screen (refer Change presentation layout guide). Select the webcam Select Record video from the ispring ribbon. Click on the (Settings) button. Select the required webcam from the drop down list. Click on the (OK) button. Record slide with no animation Check the Show slide notes checkbox if you have added your script to the notes section of your PowerPoint slides. Check the Process this slide only checkbox. Page 22 of 44

Click on the (Start Record) button. Note: The recording will start immediately there is no countdown. Record slide with animation Click on the (Start Record) button. Use the (Next Animation) button to time the animation with the video narration. Pause recording Click on the (Pause) button. Click on the (Resume Record) button to start recording again. Page 23 of 44

Stop recording Click on the (Stop) button. The recording will automatically save. Click on the (Play) button to check your recording. Click on the (OK) button to close the Record Video Narration window. Re-record a slide To re-record a slide simply start recording again and the original recording will be deleted. Click on the (Start Record) button. Click the (Yes) button when the warning message is displayed. Page 24 of 44

Record another slide Use the (right / left) arrow buttons to navigate to the required slide. OR Select the required slide from the drop down menu. Page 25 of 44

Insert a YouTube video Copy the YouTube link Open the required YouTube video. Copy the address. Insert the video link Select the required slide. Click on the (YouTube) button on the ispring ribbon. Paste in the YouTube link. Click the (OK) button. Page 26 of 44

While in Editing mode a placeholder will displayed on the slide for the video. Preview video Click on the SLIDE SHOW PowerPoint tab. Click on the From Current Slide button. Page 27 of 44

Add a basic quiz Warning: Due to SCORM packages not working reliably in Learn.UQ (Blackboard) it is recommended that presentations be published in HTML5 format. This means that only formative quizzes can be included in your presentation i.e. marks will not be returned to Grade Centre (refer p24). It is recommended that you use a Blackboard test if you need test results to be returned to the Grade Centre. Add a slide to your presentation where you want to place the quiz. Select Quiz on the ispring ribbon. Select Graded Quiz. Multiple Choice question Select Multiple Choice from the Grade Question drop down menu. Page 28 of 44

Enter the question and answer options. Select the radio button of the correct answer Add and delete answer options Use the (plus) button to add addition answers. Use the (cross) button to delete options. Page 29 of 44

Multiple choice question with images / equations. Click on an (image) button to add images to the question or to use as answer options. Click on an (equation) button to add equation to the question or to use as answer options. Change the default question settings Uncheck the Use default options checkbox. Change the options as required: Tip: Since the quiz is formative you could change the Attempts to Unlimited. Page 30 of 44

Customise the question feedback By Question You can change the defaults feedback of Correct and Incorrect. Click on the Feedback and Branching tab. Click on the Correct (Edit Feedback) button, change the text as required. Click the (OK) button. Click on the Incorrect (Edit Feedback) button, change the text as required. Click the (OK) button. By Answer You can change the defaults feedback of Correct and Incorrect per answer. Page 31 of 44

Click on the Feedback and Branching tab. Select By Answer from the Feedback drop down list. Edit the feedback for each answer using the (Edit Feedback) buttons. Edit test properties Click on the Properties button on the ispring QuizMaker ribbon. Change the properties as required. Page 32 of 44

Customise Result Slides Click on the results slide in the left hand menu. Change the text displayed as required. Change the options displayed to students as required. Page 33 of 44

Add additional questions Select the required question type from the Grade Question drop down menu. Preview you quiz Select the required option from the Preview drop down menu. Save quiz Click on the Save and Return to Course button on the ispring QuizMaker ribbon. Page 34 of 44

Change presentation layout You can change the presentation layout for all slides or select different layouts for individual slides. Presentation Explorer Select Presentation Explorer from the ispring ribbon. Select the slide or slides you wish to change the layout of. Select Full / No Sidebar or Maximized video from the Layout drop down list. Full (No change) No SideBar Maximised video Click the Save & Close button. Page 35 of 44

Publish an ispring presentation Overview Publishing your presentation to your Learn.UQ course is a three step process. 1. Check the slide show settings. 2. Publish the presentation in ispring. 3. Upload the presentation file to your Learn.UQ course. 4. Link the presentation to a content area so it can be accessed by students. Warning: Due to SCORM packages not working reliably in Learn.UQ (Blackboard) we do NOT support problems with SCORM and recommend that presentations be published in Flash + HTML5 format. This means that only formative quizzes can be included in your presentation i.e. marks will not be returned to Grade Centre. Tip: It is important to save and keep a copy of the PowerPoint presentation (with ispring additions) so you can edit the recording at a later date if needed. Slide Show setting For the narration (video and audio) to sync with your animation in your published presentation: Select the SLIDE SHOW PowerPoint tab. Check the Use Timings checkbox. Publish the presentation Clink on the Publish button on the ispring ribbon. Click on the Browse button and select where you want to save your published file. Select the Mobile (HTML5) from the Output Options. Check the Zip output checkbox. Page 36 of 44

Click on the (Publish) button. Wait for the file to publish. Upload your presentation to Learn.UQ Open your Learn.UQ course. From the Control Panel select Files and click on your course code link. Page 37 of 44

Create a folder Click on the (Create Folder) button. Enter a name for your folder. Click on the (Submit) button. Click on the folder link. Click on the (Upload) button. Select Upload Zip Package from the drop down menu. Page 38 of 44

Click on the (Choose File) button. Navigate to and open the required folder, then select the zip folder. Click on the (Submit) button. Wait for the folder to upload. Link Open a Content Area i.e. Learning Resources and open the required folder. Click on the (Building Content) button and select File from the drop down menu. Page 39 of 44

Click on the (Browse Course) button. Open the required folder. Select the radio button for the index.html file. Click on the (Submit) button. Enter a name for the link. Select the Yes radio button from Open in New Window. Page 40 of 44

Further Resources Technical Support Helpdesk staff - Reece Hardy, Michael Luton and Gary Smith help@learn.uq.edu.au or Ph 336 56000 Option 1 elearning Solutions Service www.learning.uq.edu.au/elss Page 42 of 44

Faculty Educational Designers Faculty Educational Designer Email Phone BEL None EAIT Esther Fink e.fink@uq.edu.au 336 57390 HABS Jessica Tsai j.tsai@uq.edu.au 336 56641 HASS MABS Chris Frost Inge Matt Kym Ward (Medicine) Michael O Brien (Population Health) c.frost1@uq.edu.au i.matt@uq.edu.au k.ward1@uq.edu.au m.obrien3@uq.edu.au 336 56075 336 51333 334 64620 336 55347 Science Marnie Holt m.holt2@uq.edu.au 336 58869 Technical Resources https://www.elearning.uq.edu.au/a-z-guides A range of resources are available on our website, including self-help text based guides, self-help videos, teaching and learning quick-guides and information on known technical issues. Updates are also available on the progress of elearning projects such as the implementation of new tools and upgrades to current systems. This site is currently being redeveloped to improve elearning Blog The focus of this blog is to provide information on what's new in elearning. There will be regular posts on topics such as new elearning initiatives, progress on elearning projects, training news, technical issues, resources, tips and tricks and tutorials. The blog will include contributions from all ITS Teaching and Learning Support team members as well as guest posts from Faculty Educational Designers. https://www.elearning.uq.edu.au/news UQ elearning Twitter https://twitter.com/elearninguq Pedagogical Resources www.itali.uq.edu.au Pedagogical resources for elearning are provided by the Institue for Teaching and Learning Innovation (ITaLI). http://www.tedi.uq.edu.au/elearning-tools An overview of the elearning tools at UQ available. Page 43 of 44

Student Resources http://www.library.uq.edu.au/ask-it/learnuq-blackboard ITS Workshops A range of technical elearning workshops are offered throughout the year. For descriptions of the workshops, dates and to enrol, visit https://staffdevelopment.hr.uq.edu.au/program/taltec ITALI Workshops A range of pedagogical elearning workshops are offered throughout the year. For descriptions of the workshops, dates and to enrol, visit https://staffdevelopment.hr.uq.edu.au/program/tletls Custom Workshops Custom workshops for schools can also be requested: elearning technical workshops: Ailsa Dickie a.dickie1@uq.edu.au elearning pedagogical workshops: itali@uq.edu.au combined technical and pedagogical workshops: a.dickie1@uq.edu.au or itali@uq.edu.au Prepared by: [Ailsa Dickie] Last modified: [19 July 2015] Version: ispring Suite 7 Page 44 of 44