How to View Echo360 Recordings
Viewing Recorded Lectures
1. Go to your course in Blackboard
2. Click Lecture Recordings from the left menu
3. A new tab opens with a list of recordings > Click anywhere on the title of the recording to begin
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The Notes icon opens the Notes panel allowing you to take notes in the class. Each entry is tagged with the video location and current slide showing when you began the note.
The Balloons or conversation bubble icon opens the Discussions panel to the right of the media view, allowing you to view any questions or comments the students may have entered, and to respond or ask your own questions as necessary.
The Balloons icon with the plus sign opens the Discussions panel but with a new question and ready for input.The balloon icon with the plus sign opens the Discussions panel but with a New question entry box open and ready for input.
This is the same view you would get if you clicked New Question from the top of the Discussions panel while viewing posted comments.
The flag icon allows you to mark any content you find confusing. If the class contains both video and presentation media, select whether you are marking the video location or the slide.
The list icon/section name opens the class list.
The maximize or "full screen" icon appears in the top right corner of each media panel in the classroom. It allows you to view that media feed in full screen mode. Press the ESC key to exit out of full screen mode.
Playback Controls: these include the standard play/pause button, fast forward, and rewind (each click moves the playback 10 seconds in either direction; click and hold to scrub through playback).
The right side of the playback bar contains several icons that control the media and how it is being played back for you. Each is identified below.
- The sound control button allows you to change the volume of the playback, including clicking the icon to mute the playback.
- If the classroom has multiple visual feeds, you can select to view all or just one or two of them at any given time. You must also use the Sources button to re-enable any visual feed you closed using the X icon in the top right corner of the media's panel.
- Most video media is processed for both standard and high definition playback. If your network connection is a problem, you can switch to lower quality playback (or switch back to high definition if applicable). In addition, you can view the classroom at up to 2x speed or as low as .5 speed, at .25 intervals as needed. Click in each of the boxes to see the options available for Quality or Speed controls.
- The media layout button allows you to change how the media items on the screen are displayed, viewing a single feed maximized with others in thumbnail, or with all items at equal size. Click through them to see which layout works best for you.
Live Stream:
If Live Stream is available, it will be indicated with a LIVE green status symbol as shown below:
Click Show Live Stream to start watching. Please note there is a 3-6 seconds delay from the actual content.
