Sakai DocumentationSakai 10 Instructor GuideTests and QuizzesHow do I add an audio recording question?

How do I add an audio recording question?

This explains the process of adding an audio recording question to any type of assessment. This question type presents users with a question that they must answer audibly. A recording utility opens and allows users to record the answer using a microphone.

Go to Tests & Quizzes.

Select the Tests & Quizzes tool from the Tool Menu in your site.

Select an assessment.

An audio recording question may be added to any assessment. Select an existing assessment or create a new one.

Note: You may also add a question directly to a question pool.

Create a New Assessment.

Create a New Assessment.

For more information on creating new assessments, see How do I create an assessment?

Or edit an existing assessment.

Or edit an existing assessment.

Select Audio Recording from drop-down menu.

Select Audio Recording from drop-down menu.

After selecting Audio Recording, the program will open additional options for the question.

Add an Answer Point Value.

Add an Answer Point Value.

This allows for the Answer Point Value to be manually inputted.

Add Question Text.

Add Question Text.

Type the Question Text into the text box provided.

Note: To edit with Rich-Text Editor, click the hyperlink to open the full menu.

Add Attachment. (Optional)

Add Attachment. (Optional)

Click Add Attachments to browse for and select a file attachment if desired.

Add a time allowance

Add a time allowance

This option regulates the amount of time that a student has to record an answer to a question. This time is measured in seconds.

Add an amount of times to re-record

Add an amount of times to re-record

Use the drop-down menu to regulate the number of attempts a student has to answer a question. (You may select up to 10, or unlimited attempts.)

Assign the question to a portion of the assessment and/or a Question Pool. (Optional)

Assign the question to a portion of the assessment and/or a Question Pool. (Optional)

The question can be added to a specific portion of the assessment, such as Part 1 or Part 2 (depending on the Parts that were manually created. Part 1 is the default location for a question to be assigned).

2. The question may also be added to a Question Pool, if desired.

Provide Feedback. (Optional)

Provide Feedback. (Optional)

Feedback is optional text available for students to view after the particular question is graded.

Note: To edit with Rich-Text Editor, click the hyperlink to open the full menu.

Click Save

Click Save

Click Save to save the question (or Cancel to exit).