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# Freeform activity: Comments only

> Freeform activity: Comments only — VisuoLab.

**For participants**

The **Comments only** activity is a discussion space within a **Space**. Its purpose is to exchange ideas, share opinions and reflections, and communicate with others through **text or video comments**, according to the available options.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/4DeXD6UWg3TTexVm/images/image-2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=4DeXD6UWg3TTexVm&q=85&s=239878808bd3d38cbac80a65277e9446" alt="Image" width="942" height="436" data-path="images/image-2.png" />

Participation takes place in the **Forum** tab: write a comment when available, or use **Send Video** to record or upload a video contribution. First check **Instructions**, which contains the Supervisor’s guidance and supporting materials under **Attachments**.

In this activity, comments form the forum conversation. In a **Submission** activity, work is submitted through **Assignment**.

<Note>
  The reference images show the English interface, labelled **Comments only**. Names and options may vary with the language and Space settings.
</Note>

## How it works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the activity in the Space">
    Within the Space you were invited to, select the discussion. The screen shows the title, introductory material, activity owner, and **Forum** and **Instructions** tabs.

    The **Comments only** label identifies an activity focused on participation through comments.

    <Frame caption="In Forum, use Send Video to start a video contribution.">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/MIHUDt57FtYwwdP9/images/comments-only/forum.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=MIHUDt57FtYwwdP9&q=85&s=db376e789a8bcd7d7f5234aa08b72733" alt="Comments only activity with Forum and the Send Video button" width="1366" height="1245" data-path="images/comments-only/forum.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check the instructions and materials">
    Open **Instructions** to understand the discussion. The Supervisor may provide video or text guidance and supporting materials such as videos, documents, links and VisuoLab resources.

    Read the instructions before preparing your contribution.

    <Frame caption="Instructions contains the discussion guidance and supporting materials.">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/MIHUDt57FtYwwdP9/images/comments-only/instructions.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=MIHUDt57FtYwwdP9&q=85&s=303572572cb1315f391d0a81119c30c3" alt="Activity instructions with video and attachments" width="1156" height="2048" data-path="images/comments-only/instructions.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Join the forum">
    Return to **Forum**. In the example, the forum displays **Start this discussion?** and **Send Video**, which lets you contribute a video.

    Depending on the activity’s options, you may also participate through text comments.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose upload or record">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/sWwN3-uj0LTRJDrN/images/Upload-or-record-(1).png?fit=max&auto=format&n=sWwN3-uj0LTRJDrN&q=85&s=b6f522bb5a6985228c24ba798aed7edd" alt="Upload Or Record (1)" width="1366" height="820" data-path="images/Upload-or-record-(1).png" />

    On **Send video**, check the reference video, enter a title and select **Upload** to use an existing file or **Record** to make a video.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check camera and microphone">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/sWwN3-uj0LTRJDrN/images/Equipment-check.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=sWwN3-uj0LTRJDrN&q=85&s=584f01a0843207d43ed5caabf30422b2" alt="Equipment Check" width="480" height="731" data-path="images/Equipment-check.png" />

    If you select **Record**, the interface may show **Equipment check**. Allow camera and microphone access, select your devices and continue.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Record your response">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/sWwN3-uj0LTRJDrN/images/Record-Video-57.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=sWwN3-uj0LTRJDrN&q=85&s=c27c46688d4e71e2f38c1a616df74d8d" alt="Record Video 57" width="1366" height="768" data-path="images/Record-Video-57.png" />

    Wait for the countdown, record your video and use the available controls. Review the recording when finished.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/sWwN3-uj0LTRJDrN/images/Record-Video-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=sWwN3-uj0LTRJDrN&q=85&s=3fa0767e53537ad30c60f774cfabade6" alt="Record Video 1" width="1366" height="768" data-path="images/Record-Video-1.png" />

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/sWwN3-uj0LTRJDrN/images/Record-Video-3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=sWwN3-uj0LTRJDrN&q=85&s=3d2e0a10a033399b124835ecbc406dcd" alt="Record Video 3" width="1366" height="768" data-path="images/Record-Video-3.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review and add details">
    Check the video before sending. The illustrated sequence offers options to record again, attach a **.vtt** subtitle file and add **time markers** with descriptions.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/sWwN3-uj0LTRJDrN/images/Record-instructions-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=sWwN3-uj0LTRJDrN&q=85&s=a6cd67b638fe4c44b01d7ad3d20ab0f5" alt="Record Instructions" width="600" height="932" data-path="images/Record-instructions-1.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Send and confirm">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/levante-lab/sWwN3-uj0LTRJDrN/images/CMP_Toast.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=sWwN3-uj0LTRJDrN&q=85&s=521b80639b7b2b713a406365d8bd5bea" alt="CMP Toast" title="CMP Toast" style={{ width:"20%" }} width="193" height="143" data-path="images/CMP_Toast.png" />

    Select **Done** to finish. **Sent!** confirms completion in the illustrated sequence.

    <Note>
      Check the video before finishing. In this flow, the upload is a contribution to the Comments only forum.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Follow the discussion">
    After publishing your contribution, follow new messages and, where planned, comments and feedback from others and the Supervisor.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Keep exploring

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="All freeform activity types" icon="layout-grid" href="/en/visual-classroom/participant/free-activities">
    Return to the overview of freeform activities.
  </Card>

  <Card title="How to send videos" icon="video" href="/en/visual-classroom/participant/submission">
    See the illustrated steps to record or upload a contribution.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


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