Moodle Quick Start Guide for Students

Kaltura User Guide: Creating and Submitting Video

Part 1: Accessing Kaltura My Media

1. Log in to the Moodle Home Page.
2. Select Kaltura My Media (typically located on the top left).
3. Perform all subsequent steps inside the My Media window.

Option A: Uploading a Previously Recorded Video

1. Click the Add New button and select Media Upload.
2. Drag and Drop your file into the designated area (or click Choose a File to Upload).
3. Wait for the upload to finish (the bar will turn green).
4. Enter a unique Name and description.
5. Scroll down and click Save.

Note: Processing and captioning may take up to 30 minutes.

Option B: Recording a New Video (Express Capture)

1. Click the Add New button and select Express Capture.
2. Your browser will ask for permission to use your camera/microphone. Click Allow.
3. Click the large Red Button to start recording (a 3-second countdown will begin).
4. Click the Stop Button (square) when finished.
5. Review your recording:
   • Select Record Again to delete and retry.
   • Select Use This to keep the video.
6. After selecting Use This, wait for the upload to process, then enter a unique Name.
7. Scroll down and click Save.

Part 2: Attaching or Submitting Your Video

Prerequisite: Ensure your video is already recorded or uploaded to My Media (see Part 1).

Option A: Discussions & Standard Assignments (Text Box)

Use this for Discussion Boards or standard assignments requiring a text entry.

1. In the text editor toolbar, click the Kaltura icon (multi-colored starburst).
2. A pop-up will appear. Locate your video in the list and click Embed.
3. A placeholder or link will appear in the text box. Click Post to Forum or Save Changes to finish.

Option B: Kaltura Media Assignments

Use this only if your instructor created a specific "Kaltura Media Assignment."

1. Open the assignment and click the Add Media Submission button.
2. Locate your video in the list and click Embed.
3. Click Submit Media to finalize your submission.

Part 3: Troubleshooting

• "Access Denied" or Spinning Wheel:
  • Enable Third-Party Cookies: Your browser may be blocking Kaltura. Go to your browser settings and ensure "Third-Party Cookies" are allowed.
  • Safari Users: Turn off "Prevent Cross-Site Tracking" in Safari Privacy settings.
  • Try a Different Browser: Chrome or Firefox usually work best.
• Camera/Microphone Not Working:
  • Check Browser Permissions: Click the "Lock" icon 🔒 in your browser address bar (next to the URL) and ensure Camera and Microphone are set to Allow.
• Video Not Appearing After Upload:
  • Processing Time: Large videos take time to process. If you see "Media is being processed," check back in 15–30 minutes. You do not need to stay on the page while it processes.