Difference between revisions of "Narrating PowerPoints and Sharing Them on Warpwire"
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====Mac Issues==== | ====Mac Issues==== | ||
Users are reporting some bugs when narrating PowerPoints on a Mac. | Users are reporting some bugs when narrating PowerPoints on a Mac. | ||
| − | If you have access to a Windows computer, we recommend using that to narrate PowerPoints instead. | + | |
| − | If you have only a Mac, see the tips below. | + | If you have access to a Windows computer, we recommend using that to narrate PowerPoints instead. If you have only a Mac, see the tips below. |
* BUG 1: Some users have found that when they export their narrated PowerPoint to a video, there is no audio; narrations are completely missing. | * BUG 1: Some users have found that when they export their narrated PowerPoint to a video, there is no audio; narrations are completely missing. | ||
Revision as of 17:28, 3 April 2020
Below are resources to help instructors convert PowerPoint presentations to videos and share them with students using Warpwire in Sakai.
ContentsQuick Start for Instructors |
Mac Issues
Users are reporting some bugs when narrating PowerPoints on a Mac.
If you have access to a Windows computer, we recommend using that to narrate PowerPoints instead. If you have only a Mac, see the tips below.
- BUG 1: Some users have found that when they export their narrated PowerPoint to a video, there is no audio; narrations are completely missing.
- Tips to resolve:
- Check your version of PowerPoint. You need PowerPoint 2019 for Mac (or PowerPoint for Office 365 for Mac) version 16.19 or later
- If needed, update PowerPoint. See below for instructions to Install Office 365 for free.
Install Office 365 for free
We recommend using the latest version of PowerPoint to narrate your slides.
- Durham Tech employees can download and install the latest version of Office on their home computers for free!
- Instructions: How to Install Office 365 at Home (PDF)
Learn more about Warpwire
After turning your PowerPoint into a video and posting it on Sakai using Warpwire, here are a few things you can do:
- Choose a different or custom thumbnail
- View analytics to see which students are watching
Visit our Warpwire page for lots more info!
