Overview
You can upload a video or audio file to submit as an assignment in Canvas. You can also use Canvas to record an audio or video file to submit as an assignment. Canvas will not accept media uploads larger than 500 MB.
Instructions
Open Assignments
Depending on how the instructor has set up the course, it may be quicker to navigate to the assignment by using the course Modules.
Locate and open the Assignment
Submit Assignment
Click the Start Assignment button.
Note: If you cannot see the Start Assignment button, your instructor may not want you to submit your assignment online or the availability date has passed. View the description of the assignment for instructions, or contact your instructor for assistance.
Select Media
To open the media upload tool, select the Media tab [1] and click the Record/Upload Media button [2]. Your Assignment submission options may look different that the image above.
Note: Adobe Flash Player Settings may appear to allow access to the microphone or webcam devices. If you block this, Record Media may not work. To fix this click on the icon to the left of the URL web address and follow the prompts to reset permissions.
Example Reset Permissions are for Chrome (the process will be similar for other web browsers):
Record Media
You have the option to record video or record audio to upload to the assignment.
To select a microphone for your recording, click the Mic button [1]. To select a webcam, or, to turn the webcam off for audio-only recordings, click the Webcam button [2].
Note: If you receive an error that says, "Media comment uploading has not been set up properly," please contact your instructor.
Upload Media
You can upload an audio file [1] or a upload a video file [2] to your assignment. The process is the same for both.
Select Media File
Select the file you want to upload and click Open to begin uploading the file.
Monitor File Upload
Monitor the file upload. The uploading process will finish automatically.
Submit Assignment
View your media recording upload in the assignment submission box [1]. You can add text comments to your recording [2].
To replace the recorded or uploaded media before submitting your assignment, refresh your web browser and record or upload your media again.
To submit your recording, click the Submit Assignment button [3].
View Submitted Assignment
The Sidebar displays information about your submission [1].
Questions? Need Help?
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