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Video Studio: Create and edit recordings in Assignments and Tests – 3900.121

Impact: Instructors, Students 
Updated Help Page: Video Studio (Instructors), Video Studio (Students) 
Idea Exchange ID: Not applicable  

Instructors and students can now create, upload, and edit Video Studio recordings directly within Assignments and Tests. This enhancement supports more dynamic and personalized learning experiences by enabling multimedia instructions and submissions.

Instructors

Instructors can use the camera icon in the Rich Text Editor (RTE) to launch Video Studio when creating an Assignment or Test. They can record or upload a video or audio file to provide detailed instructions, visual examples, or emphasize key concepts. Recordings are embedded directly into the assignment or test content.

Image 1: Video Studio recordings can now be embedded within Blackboard Assessments. 

A Video Studio recording of instructional content is embedded within a Blackboard Assessment

Students

Students can respond to Assignments and Tests using Video Studio. They can create or upload a video or audio file as part of their submission, offering a more expressive and flexible way to demonstrate understanding.

Upload limits for students:

  • Recording limit: 5 minutes  
  • Upload limit: 5GB  

Administrator

Availability: Requires Video Studio.

Activation: We are offering customers a free trial until June 30, 2025.  

Configuration: To configure Video Studio: select Configure in The Ultra Experience is Here! module. Select Enable creating/uploading videos using Video Studio

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