Summary

This article describes how to create a video/audio assignment within Canvas.

How-To

You can create an assignment for your students requiring them to upload a Kaltura media clip as their submission.

Instructions

Step 1 - First, navigate to your course in Canvas and click the Assignments link on the sidebar

Step 2 - Next, click +Assignment to create a new assignment

Step 3 - Proceed to create your assignment. Create a name, points, group, etc.

Step 4 - When you reach the option for Submission Type, choose Text Entry under Online Entry Options. This is done so students will have access to the rich text editor.

Step 5 - When you have finished creating your assignment, click either Save or Save & Publish

Step 6 - When your students go to submit their assignments, they will be presented with the rich text editor.

Step 7 - Instructions for embedding the Kaltura media within the rich text editor can be found here: https://td.usnh.edu/TDClient/KB/ArticleDet?ID=914

Outcome

This will help you understand how to create a video/audio assignment within Canvas.

Further reading

Kaltura: Embed Video and Audio into Canvas (MyCourses)

Need additional help?

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