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Microsoft Teams (Full Lesson Recording)
Best for: Live classes, demonstrations, guest speakers, or lessons with discussion.
What you can record
- Audio and video
- Screen sharing
- Chat and transcription
Step-by-step
1. Open Microsoft Teams
2. Start a scheduled meeting or click Meet now
3. Join the meeting
4. Click More (⋯), Record and transcribe, Start recording
5. Teach as usual
7. Click More (⋯), Stop recording or end the meeting when finished
The recording is automatically saved to OneDrive, a link to the recording is automatically generated in the Meeting chat.
Resources
Microsoft's Record a Meeting in Teams Instructions
Tips
- Set the meeting to record automatically to avoid disruption during class
- Mute notifications before recording
PowerPoint (Pre-recorded Slide Narration)
Best for: Structured lectures, theory-heavy content, asynchronous delivery.
What you can record
- Slide narration (audio)
- Optional camera overlay
- Ink, laser pointer, and annotations
Step-by-step
1. Open your presentation in PowerPoint
2. From the Record tab, select From Beginning or From Current Slide
3. Turn camera on/off as desired
4. Narrate each slide
5. Click Stop when finished
6. Choose Export and save to OneDrive and share the file
Resources
Microsoft's Record a Presentation How To
Tips
- Keep individual slide narration short, we recommend 2-3 minutes each
- Use slide notes as a script
- Pause and re-record individual slides as needed
- Captures annotation and laser pointer in video
Nearpod (Interactive Recorded Lessons)
Best for: Asynchronous lessons with built-in engagement and knowledge checks.
What you can record
- Audio narration per slide
- Interactive elements (polls, quizzes, open-ended responses)
Step-by-step
1. Log in to Nearpod
2. Upload a PowerPoint
3. Click Audio and start and stop the recording on each slide using the tool bar at the bottom of the screen
4. Save the lesson
5. Share as a Student-Paced lesson for asynchronous delivery
6. Post the Nearpod link in Moodle
Resources
Nearpod's Instructions on How to Record Audio in a Lesson
Tips
- Use Nearpod when you want interaction, not just watching
- This is a great option to integrate understanding checks for user
- Keep activities lightweight for asynchronous use
Moodle Audio or Video Recording (Quick Messages)
Best for: Introductions, short clarifications, feedback.
What you can record
- Short audio or video messages directly in Moodle
Step-by-step
1. Turn editing on in Moodle
2. Open a Text and Media Area, Announcement, or Assignment feedback
3. In the text editor, click the Record audio or Record video button
4. Record your message
5. Save and return to course
Resources
Moodle's How To Record and Share a Video
Tips
- Best for videos under 2 to 3 minutes
- No editing options, video is recorded in one take
Padlet (Short & Informal Recordings)
Best for: Brainstorming, reflections, micro-lessons, and student contributions.
What you can record
- Short video or audio posts
- Screen recordings
Step-by-step
1. Create or open a Padlet board
2. Click + to add a post and select the +16 to see all options
3. Select Video recorder, Audio recorder or Screen recorder
4. Record your message
5. Save and Publish your post
Resources
Padlet's Instructions for Posting Videos
Tips
- Use Padlet for informal or collaborative content
- Works well for prompts and quick explanations
- Encourage students to post responses using the same tools
Microsoft Stream (Video Recording & Captions)
Best for: Hosting longer videos with automatic captions and transcriptions.
What you can record
- Screen only
- Screen and camera
- Camera only
- Microphone audio
How it works
1. Go to Microsoft Stream
2. Select the type of video you would like to create
3. Click Start recording
4. Deliver your lesson or demonstration
5. Click Stop recording
6. Review the video and select Upload
7. The video is saved to OneDrive and plays using Stream.
Resources
Microsoft's Instructions on How to Make a Video Using Streams
Tips
- Allows you to pause your recording
- Has built in annotation
- Use Stream when you want a quick recording without Teams
Best Practices for Recorded Lessons
- Keep videos short (5–15 minutes when possible)
- Chunk long lessons into multiple recordings or use tools such as Nearpod to add interactive activities
- Use captions and transcription whenever available
- Post recordings consistently in Moodle