Annotating a recording

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Annotating a recording

When recording, a visualisation of the audio is created on the right of the screen.

visualisation of audio
the annotation tool bar

You can now start to use the bar at the bottom right of the screen to add notes and highlights to the recording.

Clicking on the labels in the bar and then pressing enter or the arrow in the Notes box will add them directly into the audio visualisation a few seconds before, to allow for reaction time.

example if inserting an annotation
audio visualisation with annotation labels

Be aware that when Glean is not maximised (full screen) the label buttons will appear as icons only without the label name. 

example of the responsive view

You can also add notes as you add the labels by typing in the Notes box and then pressing the Enter key or clicking on the arrow. You can also just add notes without any labels by typing in the Notes box and pressing Enter.

screenshot of adding notes to labels within notes section

You can add notes retrospectively if you find it difficult to make notes whilst in taught sessions, or if you prefer to listen back to recordings before making notes.

Separate out notes relating to the same slide by using the Heading label - you can then name the Heading accordingly. 

example of using headings

The Screenshot Tool

Use the screenshot function to capture images that are not included in the PowerPoint presentation.

 

Screenshot icon in Glean

example of a screenshot inserted into notes section

You can take screenshots by either pressing on the screenshot icon or using ALT + P.

Tip: have both the lecture and Glean on the screen at the same time (split screen)

Adding an image

Press on the Image icon to post an image into the notes column.

image icon

 


example of an imported image in the notes section

The Task Tool

The Task label can be used to highlight any tasks that have been set during the recording or any personal tasks that you have set yourself.

task icon

Tasks can be ticked off within the event/recording as they are completed.

new task added to note section
Full task list from main menu

A list of all Tasks across all events/recordings can be viewed from the main menu and can also be ticked off here.

The Definition Tool 

The Definition tool can be used when you are unsure of a term or phrase that has been used in your teaching session.
definition icon

Type the term or phrase into the post definition box and press enter 
text box to type word/phrase into for definition

The Wikipedia definition will then be added to the notes section of your recording

definition added to notes section

You can also use the labels bar in Lightning Mode where each label is represented by a number. Press on the lightning icon and then a key stroke as denoted below will add a label at specific points without needing to use a mouse or having to type.

annotation tool bar in lightning mode

Press on Post Next Slide to move to the next consecutive slide in the PowerPoint stack. You can also use the navigation arrows on either side, to select another slide to post instead.

post next slide button
Next section: Saving and Reviewing