Screen Recording in Items and Exercises
Overview
Screen recording in Learn Amp lets you capture your screen directly within the platform—whether you're creating content or submitting work for an exercise. It's a simple way to create walkthroughs, demonstrations, or video explanations without needing external tools.
This feature works for both Items (creating screen recording content) and Exercises (submitting screen recordings as part of an assignment).
Functionality Breakdown
Screen Recording for Items
You can create a new Item by recording your screen directly in Learn Amp. The recording automatically saves as a video item, ready to publish or share.
What you can record:
A specific browser tab
An application window
Your entire desktop
Screen Recording for Exercises
Exercises can include screen recording as a submission type. Learners can record their screen to demonstrate a task, explain a concept, or show their work.
Submission options:
Screen recording only
Multiple self-record types (audio, video, screen recording)
Required or optional submissions
Audio Options
When starting a screen capture, you can choose to include audio:
Include Microphone | Tab Audio Sharing | Result |
|---|---|---|
Off | Not sharing | No audio |
Off | Sharing | Tab audio only |
On | Not sharing | Microphone audio only |
On | Sharing | Mix of tab and microphone audio |
💡 Tip: For the clearest recordings, use a headset microphone and close unnecessary browser tabs to reduce background noise.
Pre-requisites
Technical Requirements
Your browser must support screen capture (Chrome, Edge, and Firefox all work)
You need to grant browser permissions for screen sharing and microphone access
Role Requirements
Action | Roles Required |
|---|---|
Create screen recording Items | Owner, Admin, Learning Designer, Curator |
Submit screen recordings in Exercises | Any user assigned to the exercise |
Score screen recording submissions | Manager, or user with scoring permissions |
Quick Start Guide
Creating a Screen Recording Item
Click Add New from your dashboard or content menu
Select Screen Recording from the item types
Choose what to record:
A browser tab
A specific window
Your entire desktop
Grant browser permissions if prompted
Click to start recording
When finished, the video item is automatically created and saved
Submitting a Screen Recording for an Exercise
Open the exercise you've been assigned
Look for the screen recording submission option
Click to start recording your screen
Choose your recording area and audio settings
Complete your recording
Submit the exercise
Setting Up Exercises with Screen Recording
When creating or editing an exercise:
Navigate to the submission settings
Enable Screen Recording as a submission type
Choose whether submissions are required or optional
⚠️ Warning: When offering multiple self-record types (audio, video, screen recording), you can only set one requirement for all types—you cannot make one required and another optional.
Exercise Submission Scenarios
Screen Recording Only — Optional
Learners see the option to submit a screen recording
They can submit a recording or complete the exercise without one
Multiple Self-Record Types — Optional
Learners see all available self-record options (audio, video, screen recording)
They can submit one self-recording of any type
They can also complete the exercise without uploading anything
Screen Recording Only — Required
Learners must upload one self-recording to complete the exercise
Only one self-recording can be submitted per allowed attempt
Scoring Screen Recording Submissions
Managers or users with scoring permissions can:
View submitted screen recordings
Score the submission using the standard scoring interface
Provide feedback alongside the score
Scoring follows Learn Amp's existing permissions logic.
FAQs
Q: What browsers support screen recording?
Most modern browsers including Chrome, Edge, and Firefox support screen recording. Safari has limited support.
Q: Can I record my microphone and screen at the same time?
Yes. When you start a screen recording, you can choose to include microphone audio alongside any tab audio.
Q: How long can my screen recording be?
There's no strict time limit, but very long recordings may take longer to process and upload. For the best experience, keep recordings focused and concise.
Q: Can I re-record before submitting?
Yes. You can discard a recording and start again before submitting.
Q: What happens to my recording if I lose connection?
If your connection drops during upload, you may need to re-record. Make sure you have a stable connection before starting longer recordings.
Troubleshooting
Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
Screen recording option not appearing | Check that your browser supports screen capture and that you have the necessary content creation or exercise permissions. |
No audio in recording | Ensure you selected to include microphone audio and/or tab audio when starting the recording. Check your browser's microphone permissions. |
Recording won't start | Check your browser permissions for screen sharing. Ensure no other application is blocking access. Try refreshing the page. |
Recording quality is poor | Close unnecessary applications and browser tabs. Use a stable internet connection. |
Upload fails after recording | Check your internet connection. Try recording a shorter segment first. |