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Embed a Course Introduction Video in Moodle (Kaltura)
Record and place a short welcome video at the top of your course in a few minutes using Kaltura Express Capture. This same process works perfectly for quick course update videos on weekly topics, assignments, or reminders.
Prerequisites
- You can edit your Moodle course (teacher role or higher).
- Kaltura is enabled in your Moodle (look for the Kaltura / “media” button in the editor).
- Your browser can access your camera and microphone.
Students can use this too
Anywhere the Moodle text editor appears, students can use the same Kaltura / “Add media” button to record or embed video for:
- Forum posts (e.g., video introductions, reflections, or presentations)
- Online text assignment submissions
- Other activities that use the standard editor (e.g., some quiz essay questions, workshop submissions)
Students follow almost the same steps below: open the editor, click the Kaltura button, choose Express Capture or Media Upload, and then insert the video into their post or submission.
Quick Steps
- Open your course homepage and click Turn editing on.
- In the top (General) section, click the three dots (⋯) and choose Edit section.
- Place your cursor where you want the video to appear (ideally at the top).
- In the editor toolbar, click the Kaltura / Add media button (often a spark / “firework” icon).
- Students will see the same button in forum posts and online text assignments.
- Select Add New → Express Capture to record in the browser.
- Allow the browser to use your camera and microphone.
- Choose the correct camera/mic from the dropdowns if needed.
- Click Record, deliver a short welcome (name, course, how to get started), then click Stop.
- Review the recording. If satisfied, click Use This (or Save).
- Give the video a clear title (e.g., Course Introduction 2025) and optional description/tags.
- Click Save and Embed.
- Optional: Choose Thumbnail Embed and a size (e.g., 400×285) for a clean layout.
- For full-width, choose a responsive player if available (width 100%).
- Back in the section editor, click Save changes.
- Confirm the video appears at the top of the course page (processing may take a moment).
Tips for a strong intro (1–2 minutes)
- State your name, the course, and where to start (“Begin with Week 1 → Start Here”).
- Mention how to contact you and typical response times.
- Call out key deadlines or required first actions (e.g., syllabus quiz).
- Record in one take; you can trim later in Kaltura if needed.
Alternate upload options
- Media Upload: If you already recorded with Zoom/phone/camera, choose Add New → Media Upload, then embed.
- Kaltura Capture (desktop): Record slides + screen + camera; upload, then embed.
- YouTube: If enabled, add via Add New → YouTube and embed.
Accessibility & good practice
- Enable captions in Kaltura and review for accuracy.
- Add a brief text summary below the video for key next steps.
- Keep audio clear (quiet room, mic close) and ensure good lighting.
- Use headings in the section so screen readers can navigate easily.
Troubleshooting
- No camera/mic prompt: Check browser permissions (lock icon → Site settings → Allow camera/mic) and refresh.
- Video shows “processing”: Wait a short time, then refresh; longer videos take more time to transcode.
- Can’t find Kaltura button: Expand the editor’s toolbar (»). If missing, contact your LMS admin to confirm Kaltura is enabled.
- Wrong device selected: Open Express Capture settings and choose the correct camera/mic before recording.
One-minute checklist
- Edit on → Insert via Kaltura → Express Capture.
- Record a 60–90s welcome; click Use This.
- Save & Embed → Save changes → Verify on the course page.