Adding Audio to an Assignment Description

Margarita Berezyanskaya

Last Update één maand geleden

Instead of simply providing leaners with a text assignment description, an instructor can record an audio introduction to an assignment. To explore additional options related to creating an assignment, visit the Adding an Assignment article.

Note: The steps to adding an audio recording to the instructions for an assignment also apply to labels, pages, forums, blogs or any Moodle module with the text editor toolbar.

Setting up an Assignment with a Text and Audio Prompt


1. On your course, ensure that the Edit mode is enabled.



2. Hover your cursor over the dotted line between two activities. The Add an activity or resource button (plus icon) appears.

3. Click on this icon. 



4. In the drop-down menu that appears, choose the Activity or resource option.



5. In the Add an activity or resource panel, Select the Assignment icon.

6. In the General section, type a descriptive name in the Assignment name text box.


7. Click in the Description box. Type the instructions you would like learners to read.



8. Click in the Activity instructions box, type the instructions you would like learners to read.


9. Move the cursor insertion point to where you would like the audio player to appear. 



10. Click on the Record Audio icon.


 

8. The Audio Player Settings pop-up may appear.
Note: This pop-up might look slightly different in different browsers.

9. Choose Allow to activate your computer's microphone.



10. Click on the Start recording button.



11. Click on the Stop recording button when you finish speaking.


12. It is a good idea to preview the recording before inserting it into your course. Press the Play icon to preview your audio.



13. If the audio does not meet your expectations, click on the Record again button.


14. If the audio meets your expectations, click on the Attach recording button.

Note:  The playback bar appears.  Move it if required.



15. Complete the other sections for the assignment.

16. Click the Save and display button to save/update the activity.


17. Grade will be recalculated.  Click on the Continue button.



18. On the Assignment page, students click on the the Add submission button to start. 


19. Students see the assignment, 
  • title
  • task instructions
  • audio instructions bar
  • voice recorder tool

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