Medial 8.5 Upgrade- Web Recorder Options

The release of Medial version 8.5 brings significant upgrades to the platform, focusing on user-friendly tools and enhanced functionalities, particularly with the introduction of MEDIALecture Web and substantial improvements across MEDIALibrary and MEDIALearning modules.

Description:  MediaLecture Recorder Options Release Date: June 5, 2024

Key Improvements and Fixes:

1. MEDIALecture Web

• Overview: Introduction of the new MEDIALecture Web Tool.
• Functionality:
  • Users can capture their screen, video or a combination of both.
  • No need for client installation.
  • Available within both MEDIAL and Blackboard platforms.

2. Additional Features & Functionality

• MEDIALibrary and MEDIALearning Enhancements:
  • Video Processing: Refinements for improved video handling.
  • Reporting: Enhanced reporting capabilities.
  • Accessibility: Improved accessibility features.
  • Other Updates: Various other features and functional improvements.

How to Use the Web Recorder from the Medial portal:

1. Log into Medial directly at https://medial.ccri.edu/
2. Select "Record" by clicking the round record button from the top navigation.
3. A pop up window will allow you to select one of two recorder versions, either web or installed (if choosing "installed" refer to legacy tutorial page: https://www.ccri.edu/onlinefaculty/tech_corner/medial.html)
4. Choose Web Version 
5. You will be prompted to allow Medial to use your camera and microphone the first time. Click on  "Allow" 
6. You may need to modify System Settings on your device to allow access. 
7. Choose the tab/screen you want to record 
8. The interface preview will appear and you can choose more recording options (i.e. screen, web-cam video, or both). Then update the title and other details before clicking on Record. 
9. Record your screen cast and note that when you are ready to pause or stop, click on the recorded browser tab identified by the red recording icon. 
10. After selecting "Finish" the recording will upload to the Medial platform server automatically. 
11. You will be prompted by a 'finished' window and then directed back to your Medial content listing library where you can open the file to preview it, make edits, and share it. 

How to Use the Web Recorder from the Blackboard interface:

1. Log into you Blackboard https://blackboard.ccri.edu/ and enter your course. In the content area, go to Build Content and select Medial. 
2. The text editor will open. Fill in the name and other details and select the circled plus sign on the rich text editor menu to add content.
3. Select Medial from the list. 
4. Select Record.
5. A prompt will inform you of your recorder choice. 
6. The Medial recorder will load on the bottom left hand of the screen. Choose recording setting options.
7. Select Screen Capture option and click Record.
8. After the countdown from 5 the recording will start. 
9. Find the capture tool in the bottom right corner of the screen. Here you can use the draw feature, pause, and cancel buttons. When you are finished, click on Done. 
   
10. Preview the recording and trim if necessary. Click check mark or delete icons in the corner when done. 
11. Enter recording details and click on upload (recommended) to upload the file to the Medial web platform (alternatively select 'save' to save the file locally). 
12. Once upload completes, you will get a notification of the Upload Success. Click on the X to exit. 
13. Next, choose select to select video recording. 
14. Keep "Include Download Link" checked and click Next. 
15. Once finished,the blackboard item will be populated with Medial content
16.  Choose Submit to complete adding the recording to the Blackboard page. 

 ​​​​Watch the MediaLecture Web v8.5 Tutorial for more step by step details and feature explanations:

Additional Information:

• For more MediaLecture online resources: https://www.medial.com/medialecture
• Search or browse our online Knowledge Base
• Call the CCRI IT Help Desk at (401) 825-1112 for immediate support