| Tool Name with Article Link |
Record Audio/Video
(ATTO text editor) |
Embed Kaltura Video
(ATTO text editor) |
Kaltura Video Resource |
Zoom Cloud Recordings |
| General Guide |
Ideal for short (<5min), one-use video or audio responses. |
Ideal for adding Kaltura video to an existing Moodle Activity or Resource (assignment, forum, page, etc.). |
Ideal for adding Kaltura video as its own Moodle Resource. |
Ideal for quickly recording temporary videos (such as live course sessions). |
| Can record webcam? |
Yes. |
Yes. |
Yes. |
Yes. |
| Can record device screen? |
No. |
Yes, both the Kaltura Capture App and Express Capture (web browser) can record screens. |
Yes, both the Kaltura Capture App and Express Capture (web browser) can record screens. |
Yes. |
| Can upload preexisting media? |
No. |
Yes, you can upload video files (.mov, mp4, etc.) and YouTube videos. |
Yes, you can upload video files (.mov, mp4, etc.) and YouTube videos. |
No. |
| Limitations for Media Duration? |
May not exceed 5 minutes. |
None. |
None. |
None (with Licensed account provided by CCC). |
| Tool can be used by Students? |
Yes, anywhere you find the ATTO text editor. |
Yes, anywhere you find the ATTO text editor. |
No. |
No, a student can only attend a Zoom meeting. |
| Media can be captioned? |
No. |
Yes, English machine captions are added automatically. The owner can request machine captions in a different language or edit the existing captions. |
Yes, English machine captions are added automatically. The owner can request machine captions in a different language or edit the existing captions. |
Yes, Cloud Recorded Zoom videos are automatically captioned and can be edited by the host. |
| Media can be shared outside of Moodle? |
No. |
Yes, the owner of the video can access Kaltura videos in Mediaspace, then create links or HTML embed code to share outside of Moodle. |
Yes, the owner of the video can access Kaltura videos in Mediaspace, then create links or HTML embed code to share outside of Moodle. |
Yes. |
| Media can be easily Downloaded? |
No. |
Yes, the owner can download the video from My Media in Moodle or in Mediaspace. |
Yes, the owner can download the video from My Media in Moodle or in Mediaspace. |
Yes, by the video owner only. However, the owner can modify the default share settings to allow viewers to download. |
| Longevity: How long will the media be available in Moodle? |
As long as the course is available in Moodle. All provisioned courses remain in Moodle for 2 years. |
Videos remain available via My Media in Moodle and Mediaspace long term. |
Videos remain available via My Media in Moodle and Mediaspace long term. |
Zoom cloud recordings are stored in the Zoom Cloud for 90-days. See our Zoom Cloud-Recording Retention Plan for more details. |