4.0 Canvas Studio Simplified: Boost Your Teaching with Easy Wins

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Faculty members often struggle with effectively integrating media content into their online courses. This module aims to simplify this process by providing clear, step-by-step instructions for organizing and embedding videos using Canvas Studio, enabling faculty to create engaging, multimedia-rich learning experiences.

Zoom Video Storage Update: Canvas Studio Recommended

Faculty Note: Zoom has recently implemented a 1-year video retention policy. This means recordings stored in Zoom Cloud will only be available for one year from their recording date.

To ensure your course videos remain accessible to students throughout their academic journey, we recommend using Canvas Studio as your primary video hosting platform. Canvas Studio offers:

  • Persistent storage without time-based deletion
  • Direct integration within your Canvas course environment
  • Built-in accessibility features including captioning
  • Interactive elements to enhance student engagement

Maintaining reliable access to your instructional videos is essential for student success and continuity of learning across semesters.

To learn more read "Zoom Recordings and Transcripts Retention Policy" Links to an external site. from the California Community Colleges System/TechConnect.

 What you'll learn today 

  • Adding videos to Canvas Studio through uploads or YouTube integration
  • Recording videos directly within Canvas Studio
  • Captioning your videos for improved accessibility
  • Engaging students with interactive video elements
  • Embedding videos into Canvas content items seamlessly using the Rich Content Editor

CVC Course Design Rubric 

In this workshop, the following Course Design Rubric elements are covered:

  • A8: Effective Use of Multimedia
  • B2: Regular & Substantive Interaction (RSI)
  • D12: Video
  • E3: Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

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CVC-OEI Course Design Rubric Download CVC-OEI Course Design Rubric

The CVC-OEI Course Design Rubric provides standards for effective online course design. This workshop aligns with key rubric elements related to multimedia, interaction, accessibility, and Universal Design for Learning, helping you create engaging and inclusive learning environments that promote student success.