where are the recordings in blackboard collaborate

How do I find the recordings?

You can view recordings in courses you are enrolled in. You may be able to download recordings. Moderators must allow session recording downloads for each session.

Recording player

The recording player has the same look and feel as your Collaborate session. There is a Recording menu similar to the Session menu in your live sessions and recording playback controls.

Chat messages in recordings

Open the Chat panel at the bottom right of your screen to see the complete chat history of the recorded session.

Download recordings and transcripts

If the moderator has allowed session recording downloads, you can download recordings and transcripts from the recording player Recording menu.

What happens when you stop recording?

When you stop a recording, you will not maintain your current place in the recording. The recording returns to the beginning. From the Playback menu, point to Player and click Stop.

Can breakout rooms be recorded?

Anything that occurs in a breakout room is not recorded. You can start, stop, pause, and resume recording at any time during a session. You also can erase a recording and start over. Session creators can set sessions to record automatically. Then, you cannot start, stop, or erase the recording.

Can a moderator record a session?

Moderators can record a session to play later or save for archival purposes. You can provide a link to the recording for those who missed or want to review the session. Users may have opportunities to interact with a recording.

Playback Controller

When you click a recording link, the web conferencing window opens. Use the playback controller at the bottom the window to start, stop, pause, resume, and navigate through the recording.

Stop Function

When you stop a recording, you will not maintain your current place in the recording. The recording returns to the beginning. From the Playback menu, point to Player and click Stop.

Hidden Names

In recordings, you may see session attendee names replaced by "Participant" and numbers in the Chat and Participants panels. The session creator configured the session to hide attendee names to protect their identities.

What is recorded session?

Recorded sessions are compressed and saved as MP4s. Recordings include activity in the live session. Audio. Any content shared or active speaker video. If both are shared during the session, only the content shared is recorded. Captions entered during the live session or added later by a moderator.

Where are MP4 files stored?

MP4 Recordings created before November 24, 2018 in the AU and CA regions are stored in Ireland. Learn more about AU and CA recordings on Behind the Blackboard (available in English only). Amazon S3 uses Amazon CloudFront caching to speed up access to files stored.

Why do we need captions in videos?

Add captions to your videos to engage all learners. Captioning video creates accessible content for individuals who are deaf or hearing impaired. Captions can help all students consume the video content. The uses for captions are limitless.

Can moderators record their sessions?

Moderators can record their sessions and share them. The recordings are saved as MP4 files. Users can stream or download the recordings to view them. Recordings capture the audio, video, and any content that is shared during a session. Audio is recorded in mono.

How to download Blackboard Collaborate?

If you would like to keep any of your Collaborate recordings, you should download them before the end of Spring 2018. You can download recordings from Collaborate using the following steps: 1 Access Blackboard Collaborate within your course. 2 Open the menu in the upper left-hand corner, and select Recordings. 3 If you don’t see the recording you want, click Recent Recordings and select Recordings In A Range. Enter a date range. 4 To the right of the recording you want, click the three dots in a circle icon to access Recording options, and select Download. 5 Save the recording to a location on your computer.

Is Zoom available for instructors?

Zoom is now available for instructors to use for online meetings and synchronous class sessions. You can learn more about Zoom at Zoom Video Conferencing ». . If you would like to keep any of your Collaborate recordings, you should download them before the end of Spring 2018.