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: Sound Recorder

Step 1. On your Windows desktop find the 'Search' button

Step 2. Within the search box type 'Sound Recorder'

Step 3. Click the 'Sound Recorder App'



Step 4. Click the red recording button on the bottom of the app. 


Step 5. Please record your audio

Step 6. Please name your recording by clicking the '...' in the upper right hand corner of the application then clicking 'rename' to something appropriate for the class assignment. 


Step 7.  In your Canvas course please find the assignment you need to do the audio recording for. (You find it under 'Assignments' or 'Modules')

Step 8. Once you click in to the assignment click 'Start Assignment'

Step 9. On the mini menu click 'File Upload' 

Step 10. Then click 'Choose File' and find the file you recorded 

(Note: If you do not know where it was recorded open the sound recorder app > ... > 'Show in folder' and look in the middle of the file application to see where the audio recording was saved).

If you need to convert the file from a m4a format to a mp3 format please see the following directions: https://fpeusa.freshdesk.com/a/solutions/articles/43000692071

Step 11. Then Select 'Submit Assignment' 



Issue/ProductAudio Assignment for Windows
Version #1.0
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