Upload audio to a lesson
In this article: How to add an audio file to a lesson by uploading from your computer or recording directly in your browser. All Plans
Why add audio to your lessons
Audio works well for guided meditations, podcast-style lessons, language practice, music instruction, or any content where students can listen without needing to watch a screen. When you upload audio to Ruzuku, we host it and automatically convert it into a web- and mobile-optimized format so students can listen on any device.
Upload an audio file
- Open your course and go to Manage Course (keyboard shortcut: Cmd+K on Mac, Ctrl+K on Windows).
- Click Modules & Lessons in the Content column.
- Click the lesson where you want to add audio (or click Add Lesson to create a new one).
- In the lesson editor, click Add media.
- Click Choose file. You can also drag the audio file onto the window.
- Select the file from your computer.
- Wait for the upload to finish. A progress bar shows where the audio will go.
- You'll know the upload is complete when you see a checkmark and "saved" in the upper right corner of the editor.
If an upload fails, Ruzuku shows you why. Click Retry to try again, or Delete to remove it.
Record audio in your browser
- In the lesson editor, click Add media.
- Click Record audio. A small recorder opens with a timer.
- Speak into your microphone.
- Click Stop when you're done.
If your microphone is blocked or in use by another app, Ruzuku tells you why. Fix the problem, then click Try again.
What your students see
Students see an audio player embedded in the lesson. They can play, pause, scrub through, and adjust volume. The player works on desktop and mobile browsers.
If you want students to be able to download the audio file for offline listening, you can enable that separately. See Enable files for download.