Zoom at Penn State is a web conferencing tool that you can use to record both your individual and group presentations. The recorded videos can then be embedded in a Canvas assignment or discussion. If you have not used Zoom before for recording, see the Configuring Zoom Properly for Recording at the bottom of the page.

Configuring Zoom Properly for Recording

These steps only have to be done once.

  1. Download the Zoom desktop client (launcher).
  2. Enable automated meeting captions so that auto-captions will be available to meeting participants during the meeting if desired. 
  3. Enable cloud recording so the recording will be stored in the Kaltura MediaSpace
    • Log in to zoom.psu.edu
    • Select the Settings tab in the Zoom navigation menu
    • Select the Recordings tab,
    • Enable Cloud recording by toggling it on.

 

Record and Submit Your Video 

The following instructions outline how to schedule a Zoom meeting, record the meeting, publish the recording, and embed the video in Canvas.

Step 1: Schedule the Zoom Meeting (Only for Group Work)

To record group presentations, one member will need to schedule a Zoom meeting so that the group can work synchronously. The group member will be the meeting host. Schedule the meeting in Zoom, and make sure to send the meeting invitation to the members of the group well in advance.

Step 2: Record the Zoom Meeting

  1. When ready, the host should select Record in the Zoom menu bar and choose to save the recording to the cloud.
  2. Stop the recording by selecting Stop Recording or by ending the meeting.
  3. Cloud recordings are automatically uploaded to the host's My Media section in Kaltura, and the host will receive an email from Penn State Kaltura Support with the recording link when it is ready.
  4. Follow the link in the email and publish your recording as Unlisted in My Media so that others can view it.
  5. Rename the video as directed in the assignment instructions.
Step 3: Edit the Captions (Optional Unless Stated)
  1. In My Media, select the recording and edit the captions for accuracy. 
Step 4: Submit the Recording
  1. Go to the activity in Canvas.
  2. For a text-entry submission assignment, do the following:
    • Select Start Assignment.
    • Select the Text Entry tab.
    • Select the Apps icon in the Rich Content Editor (RCE). Note: If you do not see the Apps icon, select the three vertical dots for more options.
    • In the Apps drop-down, select Embed Kaltura Media. Note: You may have to select View All to find Embed Kaltura Media.
    • Find the video recording and select the Embed button next to it. This will embed the video into your assignment submission in Canvas. Play the video to make sure that everything looks good.
    • In the Comments text box, you can add comments for the instructor if applicable.
    • Select Submit Assignment.
  3. To reply to a discussion, do the following:
    • Select Reply.
    • Select the Apps icon in the RCE. Note: If you do not see the Apps icon, select the three vertical dots for more options.
    • In the Apps drop-down, select Embed Kaltura Media. Note: You may have to select View All to find Embed Kaltura Media.
    • Find the video recording and select the Embed button next to it. This will embed the video into your discussion response in Canvas.
    • Play the video to make sure that everything looks good.
    • Select Post Reply.

Zoom Resources and Help

Following are Zoom-related resources that you may find helpful:

For technical questions and issues, please contact the IT Service Desk.