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 There are several ways to submit audio / video recordings for Macs

Audio Assignments:

Mac

Method 1: Canvas Media Recording

Step 1. In your Canvas course please find the assignment you need to do the audio recording for. (You find it under 'Assignments' or 'Modules')

Step 2. Once you click in to the assignment click 'Start Assignment'

Step 3. On the mini menu click 'Media' 

Step 4. Click the button labeled 'Record / Upload Media'

Step 5. If you get prompted by a pop up to allow 'fpeusa.instructure.com' to use your camera and microphone select 'Allow'

Step 6. On the 'Record/Upload Media Comment Box make sure your video is not showing by clicking the 'Webcam' option and choosing 'No Video'

Step 7. Click 'Start Recording' to record your audio

Step 8. Once you are done with your recording you can relisting to your recording by clicking the play button

Step 9. One you are satisfied with your audio recording click 'Save Media'

Step 10. Click 'Submit Assignment'

Step 11. You have now submitted your audio recording!

Method 2: QuickTime Player

Step 1. Go to Finder

Step 2. On the left hand side of the Finder menu click 'Applications'

Step 3. Find the Application named QuickTime Player and click in to it

Step 4. Once you click on the application twice look in the upper left hand side of your screen for the name 'QuickTime Player' 

Step 5. To the right of 'QuickTime Player' click 'File' then 'New Audio Recording' 

Step 6. Click the red recording button to start recording

Step 7. Replay the recording to listen to it as needed. 

Step 8. Once your recording is ready click File>Save... to the location you need too

Step 9. Please convert the audio from m4a to mp3 using the following website: https://cloudconvert.com/m4a-to-mp3

Please refer to these directions on how to convert the file and submit the file: https://fpeusa.freshdesk.com/a/solutions/articles/43000692071

If you get an error message saying your video is too large, try www.youcompress.com.