You can record or upload video and audio files as part of your discussions and assignments.

For more information about supported uploaded media types, please see the Canvas Media Files lesson.

Record Media Comment

Click onto the media icon.

You can select to record video or audio. Click onto the icon that you want to use:

Canvas requires flash player to record and will require camera and microphone access. Click the allow button.

Save Recording

Before you attache the media comment, you have the chance to review it. If you are happy with the result, click the Save button [1]. If you want re-record the recording, click the Record button [2] to start over.

Upload Media Comment

If you have previously recorded media file, you can upload it as part of your message Click the Upload Media tab [1]. Click either the Select Audio File button [2] or Select Video File button [3].

Upload Media File

Locate the media file on your computer. Click the Open button.

The media comment will appear within your post. Click the play button to view the file.