How do I attach a media comment to my message?

Click the Inbox link.

Click the Pencil and Paper icon to compose a new message.

To attach a video or audio message, click the Record link.

A popup window will appear in your browser. Note: If you see a message from Adobe Flash Player and instructure.com requesting access, click the Allow button.

Click the Record Media tab [1]. Select your preferred media method: record with webcam [2] or record with microphone only [3]. In the title field, name your media comment [4]. When you're ready to record, click anywhere within the media comment to start recording [5].

The timer with the red dot [1] will indicate you are recording your media comment, as well as the length of the comment. Once you are finished recording, click anywhere within the media comment to stop the recording [2].

Before you attach the media comment, you have the chance to review it. If you are happy with the result, click the Save button [1]. If you want to re-record the recording, click on the Record button [2] to start over.

If you have a previously recorded media file, you can upload it as part of your message. Click the Upload Media tab [1]. Click either the Select Audio File button [2] or Select Video File button [3].

Locate the media file on your computer. Click the Open button.

Your media comment will appear in your message [1]. If you want to remove the comment, click the X icon [2] to remove it from the message. When you are finished, click the Send button [3].