You may find an assignment which requires you to record yourself - audio or video. Use the following instructions to submit your file(s) to Canvas.

NOTE:  To submit media recordings you will need to have a microphone and if you are also doing video you will need a webcam.

There are two methods you can use to upload audio and/or video to Canvas. Please use the following Table of Contents to explore those methods.

Text Entry/Discussion Response - Using Canvas Studio [Preferred Method]

In your text editor, choose the Plug icon, then choose Canvas Studio.

Open

1. If you’ve previously recorded a video using Canvas Studio, you can choose it from the Library [1].

2. If you need to record your video, choose RECORD [2].

3. If you already have a video file to upload, click ADD+ [3].

Open

Recording

You can choose to Screen Capture or Webcam Capture. If you need to submit a video or audio of yourself, please choose Webcam Capture.

A warning may appear asking for the use of your webcam and microphone. Choose Allow.

Choose Start Recording. A countdown timer will appear; after the countdown, begin your recording.

Record your video or audio. Choose Finish when complete, or Start Over to begin again.

After you click Finish, you can set a title on your video. Click Save when finished.

Your video will appear in the Video Pane (#1 above). Click the video then choose Embed.

Text Entry/Discussion Response Using the Canvas Media Recorder [Alternate Method]

In the pop-up window you will see two options.  You can either select the Computer tab to upload a file that you have already recorded or you can create a new recording by selecting the Record tab.

Record Media

If you choose to record your own media, select the Record tab.  You can choose to record audio only by clicking the Mic button or you can choose to record audio and video by clicking the Webcam button.  Once you have selected the appropriate option, click the Allow button in the “Use your device” settings window.

Begin Recording

When you are ready to begin recording, click the Start Recording button.  Your recording will begin after a 3-second countdown. If you need to start your recording over, click the Start Over button. When you are done recording, just click the Finish button.

Note:  If you are recording audio & video, you should see a preview of your webcam image while you record.

When you are done recording, preview your recording to make sure you are happy with the result. Give your recording a proper title then click the Save button. 

Submitting Media Recording Directly to an Assignment

If your Canvas assignment allows the option for a direct media recording submission, you can begin by clicking the Submit Assignment button in the top right corner of the assignment.

Scroll down to the submission type window and click the Media [1] tab then click the Record/Upload Media [2] button.

In the pop-up window you will see two options.  You can either select the Upload Media tab to upload a file that you have already recorded or you can create a new recording by selecting the Record Media tab (this tab is selected by default).

Record Media

If you choose to record your own media, select the Record Media tab.  You can choose to record audio only by clicking the Mic button or you can choose to record audio and video by clicking the Webcam button.  Once you have selected the appropriate option, click the Allow button in the “Use your device” settings window.

Begin Recording

When you are ready to begin recording, click the Start Recording button.  Your recording will begin after a 3-second countdown. If you need to start your recording over, click the Start Over button. When you are done recording, just click the Finish button.

Note:  If you are recording audio & video, you should see a preview of your webcam image while you record.

When you are done recording, preview your recording to make sure you are happy with the result. Give your recording a proper title then click the Save button.