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=FAQ - Multimedia (iTunes, Audio files, & Video files) and Blackboard=

If my instructor uses Blackboard & iTunes, how do I access NMSU iTunes U?
To access NMSU iTunes follow the instructions in the following PDF file: [|Accessing NMSU on iTunes U.pdf]

If my instructor uses Blackboard & iTunes, how can I upload a file to NMSU iTunes U?
To upload a video or audio file to iTunes follow the instructions in the following PDF file: [|multimedia_tips_upload_itunes.pdf]

What video file size, dimensions and formats are recommended when uploading videos to Blackboard?
The following recommendations on video file size, dimensions and formats will be supported by Educational Technologies as they have been determined to be the most Blackboard and iTunes U friendly. > For more information of video dimensions [|click here]
 * T he maximum video file size loaded into Blackboard is 10MB (10 megabytes)
 * The maximum dimensions for video files are 320 X 240
 * The following file types need to be used when saving or converting video files for upload into Blackboard or iTunes U:
 * **MP4** - also known as MPEG-4
 * **MOV** - Quicktime file format

What audio file size and formats are recommended when uploading audio files to Blackboard?

 * The maximum audio file size loaded into Blackboard is 10MB (10 Megabytes)
 * ﻿﻿The following file types need to be used when saving or converting video files for upload into Blackboard or iTunes U﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿:
 * **MP3** - also known as **MPEG-3**

How can I add a video or audio file to an assignment?
> The file will appear just above the Add Attachments button. 
 * 1) Go to **[|http://learn.nmsu.edu]** and log in using your **NMSU Username** and **Password**.
 * 2) Click on the **course name**.
 * 3) Click on the **Assignments Tool.**
 * 4) On the **Inbox** tab, click on the name of the assignment.
 * 5) Click the **Add Attachments** button.
 * 6) Click the **My Computer** icon.
 * 7) Locate the video file on your computer and click **Open**.
 * 1) Click the **Submit** button

How can I add a video or audio file to a discussion message?
> The attached file will appear just below the Add Attachments button.
 * 1) Go to **[|http://learn.nmsu.edu]** and log in using your **NMSU Username** and **Password**.
 * 2) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin-right: 0.05in;">Click on the **course name**.
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin-right: 0.05in;">Click on the **Discussions Tool**.
 * 4) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin-right: 0.05in;">Click on a **topic**.
 * 5) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin-right: 0.05in;">Click the **Create Message** button.
 * 6) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin-right: 0.05in;">Enter a **Subject**.
 * 7) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin-right: 0.05in;">Enter a **Message**.
 * 8) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin-right: 0.05in;">Click the **Add Attachments** button.
 * 9) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin-right: 0.05in;">At the Get Files window, click the **My Computer** icon.
 * 10) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin-right: 0.05in;">Locate the video file on your computer and click **Open**.
 * 1) <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; margin-right: 0.05in;">Click the **Post** button to post your discussion message