Walkthrough of the Course

Step 1: Record Your Walkthrough with Colossyan

In this step, you will use the Colossyan screen recording tool to capture your Moodle course layout.

1. Open Colossyan: Log in to your Colossyan account and click Create video.

2. Select Screen Recording: Choose the Screen recording option from the top menu or the "Create video" dashboard.

3. Configure & Record: * Click the Record button.

   • Select the Browser Tab where your Moodle course is open.

   • Walk through the key sections of your course (e.g., Syllabus, Weekly Modules, Gradebook) while explaining the layout.

4. Finish & Generate: When you are done, click Done. This will place the recording on your project timeline. Click Generate at the top right to process the video.

5. Download the MP4: Once the video is ready, go to your video library, click Download, and select MP4 to save the file to your computer.

Step 2: Host Your Video (YouTube or Google Drive)

To ensure your video plays smoothly in Moodle, you must host it on a public platform and get a sharing link.

• Option A: YouTube (Recommended)

  • Upload your MP4 to your YouTube account.

  • Set visibility to Public or Unlisted.

  • Copy the URL from the browser address bar.

• Option B: Google Drive

  • Upload your MP4 to your Google Drive.

  • Right-click the file, select Share, and change the access to "Anyone with the link can view."

  • Copy the sharing link.

Step 3: Submit to the Moodle Database

Finally, you will add your link to the course gallery so it can be viewed as an embedded video.

1. Open the Activity: Click on the Course Walkthrough Gallery (the Database activity) in your Moodle course.

2. Add Entry: Click the Add entry tab at the top of the page.

3. Paste Your Link: Paste your YouTube or Google Drive URL into the box labeled Walkthrough Link.

4. Save: Click Save and view.

5. Verify: Check your entry in the "Single view." If you see a video player instead of just a text link, your submission was successful.

Would you like me to help you create a checklist for your students to use while they are recording their walkthrough?

This video provides a practical look at how educators use Colossyan to capture screen recordings specifically for online course environments like Moodle.