MiVideo: Students Upload or Record A Video As An Assignment Submission in Canvas

Environment

Canvas
Assignments
MiVideo

Issue

Embed a MiVideo video to an assignment in Canvas. 

Video Demos

How to Submit a Canvas Video Assignment 

Resolution

There are three ways to attach MiVideo videos depending on the assignment submission type; text entry, media recordings, or file uploads.

Important: Canvas does not support file uploads larger than 5 GB. This limit only applies to uploads to Canvas and does not apply if embedding a MiVideo video into the assignment (text entry submission).

Text Entry Submission type  

MiVideo video can be embedded into the Rich Text Editor.

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

1. (skip this step if you have already uploaded your video): Add video 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 assignment in Canvas.
4. In the Canvas text editor add any text you want, then embed your video submission.
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.
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 Submit Assignment button for the assignment. You can go back into the assignment and click on Submission Details to check the status of your submission anytime. When it’s ready, you'll be able to play the video back and see exactly what the instructor will see.

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

Note: Express Capture may not work on Safari.

1. Go to the assignment in Canvas.
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.
17. Click Save and Embed and the recording will embed onto the assignment page.
18. Click the Submit Assignment button for the assignment. You can go back into the assignment and click on Submission Details to check the status of your submission anytime. When it’s ready, you'll be able to play the video back and see exactly what the instructor will see.

Media Recording Submission type 

MiVideo video can be uploaded and attached to the assignment.

Note: You are not able to embed the video from My Media with this submission type, the recording must exist on your computer's hard drive. 

• If you created the video using Kaltura Capture
  • The video is saved on your local hard drive, see the Find Kaltura Capture Recordings on Your Local Computer article.
• If you cannot find the video file on your computer (or recorded using Express Capture) and the video has been uploaded to your My Media
  • Download the video to your hard drive, see the How to Download Personal Media Uploaded to My Media article.

Submit Assignment

1. Go to the assignment in Canvas.
2. Click the Upload Media button.
3. Click the Click to browse your computer button.
4. Locate the video file on your hard drive and select Open.
5. The video will upload to the assignment.
6. Click the Submit Assignment button for the assignment. You can go back into the assignment and click on Submission Details to play the video back and see exactly what the instructor will see.

File Uploads Submission type 

MiVideo video can be uploaded and attached to the assignment.

Note: You are not able to embed the video from My Media with this submission type, the recording must exist on your computer's hard drive. 

• If you created the video using Kaltura Capture
  • The video is saved on your local hard drive, see the Find Kaltura Capture Recordings on Your Local Computer article.
• If you cannot find the video file on your computer (or recorded using Express Capture) and the video has been uploaded to your My Media
  • Download the video to your hard drive, see the How to Download Personal Media Uploaded to My Media article.

Submit Assignment

1. Go to the assignment in Canvas.
2. Click the Upload tab then the Choose a file to upload button.
3. Locate the video file on your hard drive and select Open.
4. The video will upload to the assignment.
5. Click the Submit Assignment button for the assignment. You can go back into the assignment and click on Submission Details to play the video back and see exactly what the instructor will see.

Questions

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