Student Guide: Video Recordings via the Canvas App

You can record and upload video via any mobile device. Whether you are recording yourself talking through a presentation or reflecting on a piece of work, you can do this directly in Canvas via the Student App. You will need to check with your tutor where you need to submit this work, either via an assignment link, or in your course discussion area. 

1. Download the Canvas App
   • • • Canvas Student Android Guide
       • Canvas Student iOS Guide
       • Canvas Student App and Canvas Teacher App Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT)
2. Practice your talk
3. Break the talk into 5-10 minute sections.
4. Set up your phone so that it is safely positioned for you to be recorded
5. Try a test recording to see if you can hear and see yourself
6. Record your first section and upload it to Canvas via the app
7. Title the recording Part 1.
8. Click on the link to check the recording has been uploaded
9. Record the other sections and check they have all been successfully uploaded.

You will then need to share your slides with your tutor. Your tutor may have made an assignment available in Canvas, you can upload them there. 

FAQ

• How do I submit a media file as an assignment submission on my computer?
• How do I submit a media file as an assignment submission in the Student app on my Android device?
• How do I submit a media file as an assignment submission in the Student app on my iOS device?
• Is there a file upload file size limit? 

Help and Support

There are lots of ways you can get help and support. Canvas experts are here to  answer your questions 24/7 via phone and online chat. Just click on the Help icon in the Canvas navigation panel to chat online or call canvas using the listed number.