Using the PoodLL plugin in Moodle

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1 1 Using the PoodLL plugin in Moodle Coastal s Office of Online Learning (COOL) Kearns Hall, 216 (843) coastalonline@coastal.edu Keep up to date on recent news in OL and instructional technology by following us on social media:

2 2 Table of Contents Using Audio and Video Recorders for Activity Feedback.1 PoodLL Whiteboard. 8 Using Audio and Video Recorders for Assignment Feedback 10 Best Practices for Using PoodLL...12

3 3 Poodll is a third party plugin for Moodle that includes audio and video recording, and whiteboards that can be used by the instructor for content creation, or by the students when submitting assignments or forum posts. Using Audio and Video Recorders for Activity Feedback This function is available for both Discussion Forums and Journals in Moodle by following the instructions below. Audio Recorder Using the Audio Recorder for discussion forum feedback feedback for and select Reply 1. Select the discussion post that you would like to provide 2. Expand the toolbar for the message box by selecting the first option 3. On the second row of tool options, select the microphone

4 4 4. The Create Media File pop up window will appear *Note: look for a pop up window in the left or right corner that asks you to allow or block use of your microphone. You must select Allow. 5. To record audio, select Record 6. Once you begin recording, the timer will also begin. If you need to pause while recording, you can select pause and resume recording when ready. When you are finished recording, select Stop.

5 5 7. Before inserting the audio file into the forum, you can select play to listen to the recording prior to selecting insert. When you are ready to insert the recording, select upload first, and then insert. Select Save Changes Using the Video Recorder for Activity Feedback (To use this feature, you must have either a webcam or built in camera)

6 6 feedback for and select Reply 1. Select the discussion post that you would like to provide 2. Expand the toolbar for the message box by selecting the first option 3. On the second row of tool options, select the video recorder 4. The Create Media File pop up window will appear *Note: look for a pop up window to appear in the left or right corner that asks you to allow or block use of your camera. You must select Allow. 5. To record video, select Record

7 7 6. Once you begin recording, the timer will also begin. If you need to pause while recording, you can select pause and resume recording when ready. When you are finished recording, select Stop. 7. Before inserting the audio file into the forum, you can select play to listen to the recording prior to select insert. When you are ready to insert the recording, select upload first, and then insert.

8 8 8. Select Save Changes PoodLL Whiteboard The whiteboard feature allows students and instructors to draw a picture in both forums and journals. Using the Whiteboard in discussion forums and journals feedback for and select Reply 1. Select the discussion post that you would like to provide 2. Expand the toolbar for the message box by selecting the first option 3. On the second row of tool options, select the pencil

9 9 4. The Create Media File pop up window will appear 5. Choose the paintbrush in the tools section and then draw in the textbox.

10 10 Weight Tools Eraser Redo Clear Change Color Paintbrush Undo 6. When you are ready to insert drawing into a forum or journal, select Insert

11 11 Using Audio and Video Recorders for Assignment Feedback This function is available for assignments that are submitted in Moodle by following the instructions below. Using the Audio Recorder for assignment feedback 1. You may choose to include this feature to a new assignment or one that is already built. a. Adding to an existing assignment select the assignment you want to add it to. Click the gear in the right corner and select Editing Settings. b. Skip step A if you are creating a new assignment. In the assignment settings, scroll down and select Feedback Types. 2. In the feedback types section, check the Feedback PoodLL option and select the PoodLL Recorder Type that you would like to use.

12 12 Best Practices for Using PoodLL Instructors, be sure to notify students of appropriate guidelines for using PoodLL in their courses. Only record content appropriate to what is being asked of them Wear appropriate clothing when recording a video Use appropriate language when recording video and audio Only draw appropriate images/words Recommended: Referencing to the Code of Student Conduct for further guidelines.