Do you have a video or audio recording you'd like students to use in a lesson? You've come to the right place!
Size Limits:
If the video or audio is recorded directly within Otus, there is a time limit of 5 minutes.
If the video or audio is uploaded, there is a maximum file size of 30mb.
After you've created the blog post, select here:
For Video
Step 1: Select the Video button.
Step 2: Choose how you want to add your video.
If you want to add a video that is already on your device, select Browse. The maximum file size Is 30mb.
If you want to record a live video with your device, select Record Video. The video can be up to 5 minutes long. Note: Direct video recording is not compatible with Safari.
If choosing to record a live video, follow steps 3-6. If you are adding a video that is already on your device, skip these steps, and locate the video file on your device.
Step 3: Select the camera icon.  | Step 4: Select the record button.  |
Step 5: When you are done recording, select the stop button.  | Step 6: Add a name to your video recording, then select Save.  |
❗ Are you using an iPad? iPads do not support recording video directly into Otus. You can upload a video file, but you won't be able to record directly into Otus.
The video will appear as an attachment:
Students will access the video by clicking on the post on their Class Feed.
For Audio
Step 1: Select the Audio button.
Step 2: Choose how you want to add your audio.
If you want to add audio that is already on your device, select Browse. The maximum file size is 30mb.
If you want to record live audio with your device, select Record Audio. The audio recording can be up to 5 minutes long. Note: Direct audio recording is not compatible with Safari.
If choosing to record a live video, follow steps 3-6. If you are adding a video that is already on your device, skip these steps.
Step 3: Select the microphone icon.  | Step 4: Select the record button.  |
Step 5: When you are done recording, select the stop button.  | Step 6: Add a name to your audio recording, then select Save.  |
❗ Are you using an iPad? iPads do not support recording audio directly into Otus. You can upload a video file, but you won't be able to record directly into Otus.
The audio will appear as an attachment:
Students will access the audio by clicking on the post on their Class Feed.
Adding Video and Audio FAQ
Can students add video or audio to a blog post? Students can add audio or video to their own blog post by following the steps found here: audio, video. Please note that students can't comment on a post with audio or video; it can only be attached to an original post they create.
What is the time limit for video and audio recorded directly in the post? 5 minutes for both.
What is the size limit for video and audio I upload into the post? 30 MB for both.
What if my video/audio file exceeds the time and file size limits? We recommend uploading the video to a third party host, such as Google Drive or YouTube, then sharing a link to the video in the activity.
What if it says my video/audio file is an unsupported format? Try using this website to convert your file.
If I record video/audio directly within a blog, can I download it onto my computer? Video or audio recorded in Otus can not be downloaded onto your computer.
When I record video/audio directly within a blog, can I use it again in another area of Otus? No, the recorded video or audio is unique to the blog post it was created in.