Create a video assignment / Canvas

Problem

• How do I create a video assignment in Canvas?

Resolution

• When creating a new assignment, mark the submission type as Online
  • If you want the students to upload a video file that is less than 500 MB, select File Upload as the submission type
  • If you want the students to submit a link to a YouTube video, select Website URL as the submission type
  • If you want the students to submit a My Media video, select Text Box Entry as the submission type
• You can provide the following Canvas Student Guides in your assignment details:
  • How do I submit an online assignment?
  • How do I submit a media file as an assignment submission?
  • How do I enter a URL as an assignment submission?
  • How do I submit a text entry assignment?

Notes

• Miami Online offers Canvas support
  • Office hours are offered throughout each term. Look for an announcement in Canvas
  • Resources for using technology, guides, and best practices can be found on the Miami Online site
• Visit the Canvas Status Dashboard to check performance information for Canvas services
• Instructure provides up-to-date instructor documentation and instructions for Canvas
  • Browse all Canvas Guides by product or see the Canvas Instructor Guide

User

• Canvas Instructor

System

• 10185: Canvas