Adding media to your activities helps give students clear context, model language, and stay engaged. You can add images, audio, video, and external links directly to an activity or as supporting resources.

Below are the main ways to use media in Speakable.

Embedding Media in an Activity

Open the activity card where you want to add media. You’ll see media icons directly below the prompt.

Adding images: There are multiple ways to add images.

Search the web using Google or Unsplash (best for stock photos)

Paste an image URL

Upload an image from your computer by clicking Upload Image:

After selecting an image, you’ll be prompted to generate AI context. We strongly recommend generating AI context, especially if the image is central to the task (for example: “Describe the image”). This helps the AI better understand the image and provide more accurate feedback.
Adding Voice Recordings: Click the microphone icon to add audio.

You can:
- Record audio directly in Speakable, or
- Upload an audio file from your computer
After adding the audio, you’ll be prompted to generate AI context so the AI understands how the audio should be used in the activity.
Adding a video: Click the video icon to add a video.

You can:
- Search for a video directly on YouTube, or
- Paste a direct video link
Once the video is selected, you’ll again be prompted to generate AI context, which helps the AI interpret how the video supports the task.
Embedding an external link: You can also attach a link to an external resource, such as:
- Articles
- Websites
- Online tools
These links appear directly in the activity for students to access.