Directions for embedding and sharing videos in Canvas from different platforms. If you have videos stored locally on your computer it is recommended that you upload them to Box before sharing to Canvas.
Zoom
Using Zoom to capture synchronous class sessions and then share the recordings through Canvas helps ensure that students have access to the recordings in one place, instead of trying to keep track of links, and give students access to transcriptions/captions. Follow the steps below or visit the Zoom support page for directions with screen shots.
- Sign in to Zoom using the web portal
- In the navigation menu, click Recordings
- Find the recording you want to view and click the topic. It is recommended to change the name or title of meetings when scheduling to make managing your recordings easier.
Note: If your meeting has not finished converting, the recording will show the list with a "processing recording" label. Once the recording has finished converting, you will be able to view, share, download, or delete your cloud recording.
- Click Share to display the recording link information and sharing settings.
Note: This is where you can disable the ability to download the video, restrict viewing of the video to HWS community members only, or password protect the video.
- Copy the shareable link to your cloud recording and place into Canvas in the desired location.
Box
Using Box to deliver video content through Canvas is a great way to ensure that students have access to the content in an easy and accessible way. To accomplish this, there are a couple of steps:
- Upload your file to Box
- Create an embed widget for your uploaded video file
- Adjust your share link settings so that anyone with a link can view your media
- Navigate to the Canvas page that you would like to use the video on.
- Embed the video in Canvas, using the instructions for inserting using an embed code.
Ensemble
Using Ensemble Anthem to capture and store pre-recorded lectures that are shared with students on Canvas is a great way to provide students access to the content in an easy and accessible way.
Single Video:
- Log in to Ensemble
- Locate the video you want to embed
- Click Embed, below the video
- Select Captions On by Default and Interactive Transcript
- Select and copy the code in the bottom box
- Click close
- Navigate to the Canvas page that you would like to use the video on.
- Embed the video in Canvas, using the instructions for inserting using an embed code.
Playlist of Videos:
- Log in to Ensemble
- Locate the playlist you want to embed
- Click Customize & Embed, under the playlist title
- Select the desired layout and click Display
- Make sure the 'Captions on by Default' and 'Interactive Transcript' options are selected. Click Embed
- Deselect the "Include Javascript Wrapper"
- Click the '</> Copy' button
- Navigate to the Canvas page that you would like to use the video on.
- Embed the video in Canvas, using the instructions for inserting using an embed code.
For questions or additional help contact the Digital Learning Team.