How do I save a recording for future use?

You can upload your recordings to our Vimeo account, and then link in your Brightspace content for future use. NOTE: It is important to understand that just copying/pasting a recording link from a unique Teams group/session where the recording lives is NOT an option for future use because membership to the original session is required for access.

What types of video recordings should I save?

  • Virtual class sessions that can serve as Module X/Week X support
  • Video tutorials walking students through a process
  • Guest speaker virtual visit
  • Recorded Q&A sessions

STEP 1: How do I create a recording?

Online classes should connect to Teams using the Brightspace Microsoft Teams widget. Onground instructors can use a Teams Meeting event request for recording. Need Help?

STEP 2: How do I download my recording from Teams?

  1. Using the Microsoft Teams widget in your section#, choose the Teams Group
  2. Go to Files > Recordings
  3. Select the More Actions (3 dots) to the right of the recording Name
  4. Choose Download to place the recording MP4 File in your Downloads folder

STEP 3: How do I become a Vimeo Contributor?

  1. Review the article: How can I become a Vimeo Contributor? and complete the following steps.
    1. STEP 1: Fill out the short Vimeo Contributor license request form at 
    2. STEP 2: Have I set up a (free) Vimeo account?
    3. STEP 3: How do I switch from my personal account to the PTC Business account?
    4. STEP 4: Best Practices to follow in shared Vimeo folders

STEP 4: How do I upload my recording to Vimeo?

  1. Watch How To: Upload to Vimeo (no audio) (Runtime: 1:32)
  2. Login at https://vimeo.com/
  3. Upload MP4 file
    1. Library > select folder > drag and drop MP4 File OR
    2. New video > Upload > drag and drop or choose from File Explorer (Downloads folder)
  4. Edit title of video to something meaningful (ABC123 - Module 1 - Dobie Basics). 
    • Leave Privacy set to "Unlisted link."
  5. Move video to proper folder location in Vimeo account, if applicable.

STEP 5: How do I add a Vimeo recording code/link to my Brightspace course?

  1. Watch How To: Add my recording to Brightspace (now audio) (Runtime: 1:45)
  2. Enter Brightspace Module
  3. Upload/Create in Brightspace
    1. Option 1 - Use embed code to create a Brightspace webpage
      1. Upload/Create > Create a File
      2. Insert Stuff > Enter Embed Code
      3. Copy Embed Code from Vimeo
      4. Paste > Next > Insert
      5. Enter a Title > Save and Close
    2. Option 2 - Use video link to create a Brightspace external link
      1. Upload/Create > Create a Link
      2. Add Title
      3. Copy link address from Vimeo
      4. Paste URL > Create
  4. Move new item up into appropriate location inline with content.