Canvas Studio seamlessly integrates with Canvas to enhance the learning experience by facilitating media interaction in various course features such as Assignments, Discussions, and Pages. By embedding videos from Canvas Studio into content items using the Rich Content Editor, faculty can create engaging and interactive learning materials that promote student understanding and retention.

Embedding a Canvas Studio Video

Step One: Open the Canvas Studio App

App plug icon within the Rich Content Editor within Canvas Studio

Open any Canvas content item or area that supports the Rich Content Editor, such as Discussions, Assignments, or Pages.
Select the app icon and select Canvas Studio. If Canvas Studio is not listed click on View All, search and select Canvas studio

Step Two: Select Video

Select the Canvas Studio video you want to embed

In the Studio tool, locate the media you want to embed. You can search for and view existing media and upload new media. Hover over the desired video and select the "Select" button.

Step 3: Configure Options for a Standard Video Embed

Canvas Studio video embed options

To embed a video in any section of your Canvas course using Canvas Studio, displaying only the media player, follow these steps.

Customize the display options for the embedded video:

1. To hide or display media tabs like Details, Comments, Insights, and Captions, toggle the "Display media tabs" option.
2. Enable or disable the download option for videos you own using the "Display Download Option" toggle.
Select "Embed" to save the selected embed options. You can preview the embedded video by selecting the Play button in the editor.
To publish the content with the embedded Studio video, select "Save & Publish". To save a draft, click "Save".

With a standard embed, if the embed options are not selected, you will simply get the basic Canvas Studio video player without any additional features. The display media tabs and download options provide more functionality but are completely optional based on your preferences for the embedded video.

Canvas Studio Standard Embed Option Activated

If you wish to embed a video in any section of your Canvas course using Canvas Studio, and display the media tabs along with download options, ensure the embed options are activated.

When the standard embed options are enabled, students can interact with the video via comments or download it to their preferred device. This is how the Canvas Studio media player appears to students when the embed options are activated.

Canvas Studio media player with the embed options turned on

For more in-depth instructions, we recommend that you review the following Canvas Community Guide: How do I embed Canvas Studio media in a Canvas course using a Chrome or Edge Browser?

Step 4: How to embed a Canvas Studio Video Quiz

Follow these steps if you wish to embed a Canvas Studio video quiz into a Canvas assignment.

Canvas Video Quiz interface

Prepare Your Canvas Studio Video Quiz Ahead of Time: Before embedding the video quiz into an assignment, you must first create the quiz in Canvas Studio. This involves selecting a video from your My Library page, adding quiz questions (Multiple Choice, True or False, and Multiple Answer are supported), and configuring quiz settings. Remember, once a quiz has been taken, it cannot be edited.

Create a Canvas Assignment

Create a New Assignment: Select the option to create a new assignment. Provide a name for the assignment and include any necessary instructions or descriptions in the provided text box.

Canvas Assignment Settings

Adjust Assignment Settings: Configure the assignment settings according to your needs. This includes setting the total number of points possible, selecting the appropriate assignment group for grade weighting, and choosing how students will see their scores.

Select Submission Type: For the submission type, select "External Tool" and then select "Find". This is crucial for embedding the video quiz so that Canvas can automatically grade student responses.

Canvas Studio within the Assignment External Tool

Configure External Tool: A list of external tools will appear. Select "Canvas Studio" from the options.

Select your Canvas Studio Video Quiz

Select Your Video: In the pop-up window, hover over the video you have created as an interactive quiz and select "Select".

Video Quiz embed options

Video Quiz Embed: Choose "Video Quiz Embed", make sure you have the right quiz selected, and then select "Embed". After embedding, select "Select".

Save button

Finalize and Publish: Adjust any remaining assignment settings as needed. Once everything is set, select "Save" and test out your Canvas Studio Video Quiz assignment via the "Student View" before publishing your quiz to your students.

For more in-depth instructions, we recommend that you review the following Canvas Community Guide:

Tips for Optimizing Video Placement:

Align videos with learning objectives: Ensure that the embedded videos directly support the learning goals and objectives of the course or specific lesson.
Provide context: Place videos strategically within the content, ensuring that they are preceded by a clear introduction or explanation of their relevance to the topic at hand.
Encourage active viewing: Embed videos at points where students are expected to actively engage with the content, such as before a discussion prompt or a related assignment.
Break up long content: If you have a lengthy video, consider breaking it into smaller, more digestible segments and embedding them at appropriate points throughout the lesson.
Avoid overloading: Be mindful of the number of videos embedded in a single content item. Too many videos can overwhelm students and detract from the main learning points.

Key Takeaways

Seamless Integration: Canvas Studio integrates smoothly with Canvas, allowing easy embedding of videos into various course features.
Customization Options: Faculty can customize the appearance and behavior of embedded videos to suit their teaching needs.
Enhanced Learning Experience: Embedding videos from Canvas Studio promotes student engagement and understanding by providing interactive learning materials.
Strategic Placement: Optimizing video placement by aligning videos with learning objectives, providing context, encouraging active viewing, and facilitating self-paced learning can greatly enhance the effectiveness of embedded videos in Canvas courses.