Watching Recordings and Reviewing Content

Where to Find Class Recordings

If your instructor records a Microsoft Teams meeting—such as a lecture or review session—you may be able to access the recording afterward to review the material. However, where and how you access the recording depends on how your instructor chooses to share it.

Here are the most common ways instructors at UNBC might share Teams meeting recordings:

🔁 1. Posted in moodle.unbc.ca inside your course

Most instructors will upload or link the recording directly in your moodle.unbc.ca course page—typically in the appropriate week/module or under a “Lecture Recordings” section.

Tip: Always check moodle.unbc.ca first. Look for headings like:

• Week 3 – Lecture Recording
• Virtual Session Recordings
• Review Materials
• Media Gallery tab within your course

🔗 2. Shared via Teams Chat

If you attended the meeting in Microsoft Teams, the recording may appear in the chat thread of that meeting. To find it:

1. Open Microsoft Teams.
2. Go to the Calendar or Chat section.
3. Find the meeting, and click it.
4. Scroll up in the chat to look for the video recording link.

📺 3. Linked in an Email or Announcement

Some instructors may send out a moodle.unbc.ca announcement or an email with a link to the recording, especially if it was an important session or review.

❗Important Notes:

• Not all meetings are recorded. It is up to the instructor to decide whether to record a session.
• Recordings are for class use only—do not share or distribute them outside your course.
• If you don’t see a recording you expected, politely ask your instructor where it will be made available.

Using Captions and Transcripts

Live Captions (During a Meeting)

Live captions display real-time subtitles of what is being said in a meeting. These are automatically generated by Teams using speech recognition.

To turn on live captions:

1. During a meeting, click the More (•••) button on the meeting toolbar.

2. Select Turn on live captions.

3. Subtitles will appear at the bottom of the screen.

💡 Live captions are only visible to you—turning them on doesn’t affect others in the meeting.

📄 Meeting Transcripts

If your instructor enables transcription for a meeting, Teams can generate a written transcript that shows who said what, along with timestamps.

To view the transcript (if available):

1. Go to the Chat or Calendar in Microsoft Teams app.

2. Find and click the meeting in the calendar or chat.

3. Look for the “Recording & Transcript” tab or a link to the transcript in the chat.

You may also be able to download the transcript as a text or Word file, depending on how your instructor has shared it.

Accessibility Tips

🔁 Captions on Recordings

Recordings made in Teams can include playback captions (similar to subtitles on YouTube). If your instructor shares a recorded session via Microsoft Stream or Moodle, captions are often available.

To turn on captions when watching a recording:

• Click the CC (Closed Caption) button on the video player (if available).

• Some videos may also allow you to download the transcript separately.

Notes:

• Not all instructors enable transcripts or captions by default. If you require them for accessibility reasons, contact UNBC’s Accessibility Services or speak with your instructor.

• Teams captions are auto-generated and may contain errors—use them as a helpful guide, not a perfect record.