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* a microphone OR telephone for recording audio | * a microphone OR telephone for recording audio | ||
* computer speakers or headset | * computer speakers or headset | ||
| − | + | ** Need suggestions? Check out [[Media:Video_Recording_Headset_and_Webcam_specs.pdf|How to Choose a Video Recording Headset]] | |
| − | Run this [http://www.brainshark.com/systemcheck/SystemCheck.asp System Check] to make sure your computer is ready to use myBrainshark. | + | <!-- Run this [http://www.brainshark.com/systemcheck/SystemCheck.asp System Check] to make sure your computer is ready to use myBrainshark. --> |
===What will my students need to view my presentation?=== | ===What will my students need to view my presentation?=== | ||
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===How do I upload a PowerPoint and add audio?=== | ===How do I upload a PowerPoint and add audio?=== | ||
| − | + | Each of these resources provides step-by-step instructions: | |
| − | + | * [http://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/images/2/2e/MyBrainshark_how_to_narrate_ppt.pdf How to Narrate a PowerPoint with myBrainshark] (PDF) | |
| + | * [http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/bblearnhelp/instructor-help/lecture-&-presentations/presentations/brainshark.html Creating Presentations Using myBrainshark] (Univ. of Idaho) | ||
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# Go to http://www.brainshark.com/mybrainshark. Click '''Sign Up for Free''' and create an account. | # Go to http://www.brainshark.com/mybrainshark. Click '''Sign Up for Free''' and create an account. | ||
# Once logged in, click '''Upload Content'''. On the next screen, click '''Upload a PowerPoint'''. | # Once logged in, click '''Upload Content'''. On the next screen, click '''Upload a PowerPoint'''. | ||
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# When you finish recording audio for your slides — or when you’re ready to stop for a while — click '''End Recording Session''' in the upper right. | # When you finish recording audio for your slides — or when you’re ready to stop for a while — click '''End Recording Session''' in the upper right. | ||
# You can now play your presentation, or choose an option on the right to edit it, add slides or questions, etc. | # You can now play your presentation, or choose an option on the right to edit it, add slides or questions, etc. | ||
| − | # When you are ready to share your presentation with students, you must choose the option to '''make it active'''. | + | # When you are ready to share your presentation with students, you must choose the option to '''make it active'''. ---> |
===How do I make my presentation active?=== | ===How do I make my presentation active?=== | ||
In order for others to see your presentation, you must make it active. To do this: | In order for others to see your presentation, you must make it active. To do this: | ||
| − | * Log in to [http://www.brainshark.com/mybrainshark myBrainshark]. | + | * Log in to [http://www.brainshark.com/mybrainshark myBrainshark]. In the My Content area, click on one of your presentations. |
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* On the next screen, to the right of the presentation is box labeled “What Can I Do Now?” At the bottom of this box you’ll find a link to '''make your presentation active''' (or inactive). | * On the next screen, to the right of the presentation is box labeled “What Can I Do Now?” At the bottom of this box you’ll find a link to '''make your presentation active''' (or inactive). | ||
| − | ===How do I put | + | ===How do I put my Brainshark presentation in Sakai?=== |
| − | In Sakai, you can make a link to your Brainshark presentation | + | In Sakai, you can make a link to your Brainshark presentation or embed the presentation on a Lessons page. |
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| + | ====OPTION 1: Make a link in Sakai to your myBrainshark presentation==== | ||
| − | + | '''First, get the web address for the presentation''' | |
* Log in to [http://www.brainshark.com/mybrainshark myBrainshark]. | * Log in to [http://www.brainshark.com/mybrainshark myBrainshark]. | ||
* In the My Content area, click on one of your presentations. | * In the My Content area, click on one of your presentations. | ||
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* The web address of your presentation is displayed. Highlight the full address and copy it. | * The web address of your presentation is displayed. Highlight the full address and copy it. | ||
| − | + | '''Next, you can put a link to your presentation in Resources, in Lessons, or almost anywhere else.''' | |
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* '''In Resources''' | * '''In Resources''' | ||
** In the Resources area of your course site, click '''Add''' to the right of any folder and choose '''Add Web Link'''. | ** In the Resources area of your course site, click '''Add''' to the right of any folder and choose '''Add Web Link'''. | ||
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** In the text editor box, type some text that you want students to click on to access the presentation, then use your mouse to highlight the specific text that you want to make into a link. | ** In the text editor box, type some text that you want students to click on to access the presentation, then use your mouse to highlight the specific text that you want to make into a link. | ||
** In the text editor toolbar, click the Link icon (small globe with a link under it). In the URL box, paste the web address you copied from Brainshark. Click OK, then click Save. | ** In the text editor toolbar, click the Link icon (small globe with a link under it). In the URL box, paste the web address you copied from Brainshark. Click OK, then click Save. | ||
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| + | ====OPTION 2: Embed your presentation in the Lessons==== | ||
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| + | See these instructions: [[Media:Embed mybrainshark in sakai.pdf|How to embed a myBrainshark presentation on a Lessons page]] | ||
===Where can I find more info on how to use myBrainshark?=== | ===Where can I find more info on how to use myBrainshark?=== | ||
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* Visit myBrainshark's [http://www.brainshark.com/help-and-training/portal?myBrainshark Help & Training] page | * Visit myBrainshark's [http://www.brainshark.com/help-and-training/portal?myBrainshark Help & Training] page | ||
* Browse the list of [http://www.brainshark.com/help-and-training/support/faq.aspx Frequently Asked Questions] | * Browse the list of [http://www.brainshark.com/help-and-training/support/faq.aspx Frequently Asked Questions] | ||
| − | * Search the [http://www.brainshark.com/help-and-training/support/search-knowledgebase.aspx Knowledgebase] | + | * Search the [http://www.brainshark.com/help-and-training/support/search-knowledgebase.aspx myBrainshark Knowledgebase] |
Latest revision as of 12:20, 10 March 2015
Contents
- 1 What is myBrainshark?
- 2 How can I learn more and get started?
- 3 What do I need to use myBrainshark?
- 4 What will my students need to view my presentation?
- 5 How do I upload a PowerPoint and add audio?
- 6 How do I make my presentation active?
- 7 How do I put my Brainshark presentation in Sakai?
- 8 Where can I find more info on how to use myBrainshark?
What is myBrainshark?
myBrainshark is a free online tool that lets you…
- upload PowerPoint presentations to the web
- add audio narrations to each slide (using a microphone or telephone)
- insert poll questions along the way for students to answer
- and much more!
With myBrainshark, it's easy to make changes later, if you need to add, delete or rearrange slides, or re-record audio for certain slides.
How can I learn more and get started?
View the myBrainshark Quick Tour Demo (4 min video)
What do I need to use myBrainshark?
To create a narrated presentation with myBrainshark, you'll need...
- a PowerPoint presentation that you’ve created (ending in .ppt, .pptx, or .odp)
- Adobe Flash player installed on your computer
- a microphone OR telephone for recording audio
- computer speakers or headset
- Need suggestions? Check out How to Choose a Video Recording Headset
What will my students need to view my presentation?
Your students will need...
- Adobe Flash player
- computer speakers or headset
How do I upload a PowerPoint and add audio?
Each of these resources provides step-by-step instructions:
- How to Narrate a PowerPoint with myBrainshark (PDF)
- Creating Presentations Using myBrainshark (Univ. of Idaho)
How do I make my presentation active?
In order for others to see your presentation, you must make it active. To do this:
- Log in to myBrainshark. In the My Content area, click on one of your presentations.
- On the next screen, to the right of the presentation is box labeled “What Can I Do Now?” At the bottom of this box you’ll find a link to make your presentation active (or inactive).
How do I put my Brainshark presentation in Sakai?
In Sakai, you can make a link to your Brainshark presentation or embed the presentation on a Lessons page.
OPTION 1: Make a link in Sakai to your myBrainshark presentation
First, get the web address for the presentation
- Log in to myBrainshark.
- In the My Content area, click on one of your presentations.
- Below the presentation, click the option that says Embed/Link.
- The web address of your presentation is displayed. Highlight the full address and copy it.
Next, you can put a link to your presentation in Resources, in Lessons, or almost anywhere else.
- In Resources
- In the Resources area of your course site, click Add to the right of any folder and choose Add Web Link.
- In the Web Address box, paste the web address you copied from Brainshark.
- In the Website Name box, type a name for the presentation that will appear to students.
- In Lessons
- On a Lessons page in Sakai, click Add Text.
- In the text editor box, type some text that you want students to click on to access the presentation, then use your mouse to highlight the specific text that you want to make into a link.
- In the text editor toolbar, click the Link icon (small globe with a link under it). In the URL box, paste the web address you copied from Brainshark. Click OK, then click Save.
OPTION 2: Embed your presentation in the Lessons
See these instructions: How to embed a myBrainshark presentation on a Lessons page
Where can I find more info on how to use myBrainshark?
- Visit myBrainshark's Help & Training page
- Browse the list of Frequently Asked Questions
- Search the myBrainshark Knowledgebase
