

If you have any issues while using these tools, please get in touch via the Self-Service Portal. We recommend using one of the free tools available as part of your university membership, such as YuJa or PowerPoint, rather than considering third-party tools that cannot be supported by DTS. Not all recording methods are suitable, however, and you may want to try some of the options below to find what works best with your device and with your way of working before you begin trying to record for assessment. If you are familiar with one way of recording already, then we do not recommend trying to learn a new tool ahead of an assessment. We recommend using a recording tool which you are comfortable with. It’s important you find one that works well for you and is easy to use on your device.

To record a presentation, or record content on your screen, there are a few different options. Phones can produce different types of video file format that YuJa may not accept. Record using a laptop or desktop, instead of recording using your phone, if possible. A Microphone (your webcam may have one built in).If you just need to record a video of yourself talking and nothing else (no screens etc), then you can do this with any device that has a camera and microphone. You may be asked to record a variety of videos for assessment, depending on your programme, although you are most likely to be asked to record a presentation that involves capturing your screen. To make the most of this article, we recommend activating your account in YuJa and downloading Office 365 – it’s free as part of your University enrolment. If you need to record a presentation for an assessment, this article will give you some quick tips for recording video and submitting to Blackboard.
