MiVideo: Students Upload Or Record A Video As A Discussion Reply in Canvas

Environment

Canvas
Discussions
MiVideo

Issue

Embed a MiVideo video to a discussion reply in Canvas. 

Video Demo

How to Embed Video as a Canvas Discussion Reply

Resolution

Pre-recorded video (skip to the next section if you are creating a new recording within the discussion reply)

MiVideo media can be embedded into the Rich Text Editor.

  1. (skip this step if you have already uploaded your video): Add media to your My Media library by navigating to Account > My Media > Add New and selecting one of the following options:
    • If you have a video ready to upload select Media Upload. Make sure you get the success message before leaving the page. If you edit the title or description click the Save button.
    • To use a browser-based webcam, audio, and screen recorder select Kaltura Express Capture.
      • Express Capture may not work on Safari.
      • Recommended only for short recordings.
      • After recording, select Download a Copy which will download a copy for backup to prevent loosing the recording if you experience a network issue during upload.
      •  The select Use This to upload the recording to My Media.
      • See the Using Kaltura Express Capture article for more details.
    • To use the ​Windows/Mac webcam, audio, and screen recording software application select Kaltura Capture.
      • Kaltura Capture is a free software application for Mac and Windows. It will record your screen/Powerpoint presentation as well as webcam/audio. 
      • After recording, select the Save & Upload option to upload to My Media.
      • See the Using Kaltura Capture article for more details.
  2. Tip: (optional) See the Video Editor article for more information on editing your video (trim, chop, splice, and copy) once it has been uploaded to My Media.
  3. Go to the discussion in Canvas and click the Reply button.
  4. In the Canvas text editor add any text you want, then embed your video.
  5. To embed media, select the MiVideo icon in the second row of toolbar buttons. If you do not see the MiVideo icon, click the triple dots icon.
  6. Make sure the My Media tab is selected.
  7. Optional: Click the gear icon next to the media entry to choose a different player size. If your course is using Annoto for in-video comments, click the gear icon next to the video you want to submit and select a Max Embed Size of 960 x 540 or larger.
  8. Click the Embed button next to the video you want to submit. Tip: You can submit a video that is still processing. Processing will run in the background.
  9. Click the Reply button to submit.

Create a new Express Capture recording from within the discussion (recommended for short recordings only)

MiVideo media can be embedded into the Rich Text Editor.

Note: Express Capture may not work on Safari.

  1. Go to the discussion in Canvas and click the Reply button.
  2. In the Canvas text editor add any text you want, then embed your video submission.
  3. To embed media, select the MiVideo icon in the second row of toolbar buttons. If you do not see the MiVideo icon, click the triple dots icon.
  4. Click Add New > Express Screen Capture.
  5. Your browser may ask you to authorize your webcam and microphone. Be sure to click Yes.
  6. Setup your inputs for Screen, Camera, and Audio by clicking the upward arrow for each option.
    • If you have multiple inputs you will see them in the drop-down list.
    • You can use any combination of inputs, for example if you only want to use audio then disable screen and camera.
  7. Click the red button to begin recording.
  8. A brief countdown clock will appear and then the recording begins.
  9. The timer indicates the total recording time. The recording will automatically stop after 15 minutes.
  10. Click the stop button on left side of the timer to stop the recording 
  11. You will be presented with multiple options. It is strongly recommended to download a copy to your computer for backup before uploading.
    1. Watch the recording: Click the play button to view your recording.
    2. Record Again: Delete the current recording and start over.
    3. Download a Copy: Create a backup on your hard drive before upload.
    4. Use This: Upload the recording to My Media.
  12. When ready to upload your recording, click the Use This button.
  13. Wait until you see a green bar and success status message.
  14. The Edit Media page is displayed.
  15. Edit the Name and Description.
  16. Optional: Click the gear icon to choose a different player size. If your course is using Annoto for in-video comments, click the gear icon next to the video you want to submit and select a Max Embed Size of 960 x 540 or larger.
  17. Click Save and Embed and the recording will embed onto the discussion page.
  18. Click the Reply button to submit.

Questions

For additional questions, please contact the ITS Service Center

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