4.7 Embedding Videos into Canvas Courses

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

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.

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

1. Customize the display options for the embedded video:

1. 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.
2. Select Embed to save the selected embed options. You can preview the embedded video by selecting the Play button in the editor.
3. To publish the content with the embedded Studio video, select Save & Publish. To save a draft, click Save.

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? Links to an external site.

Before embedding a video quiz, you must first create it in Canvas Studio. If you need instructions on creating video quizzes, refer to 4.4 Creating Canvas Studio Video Quizzes.

Remember, once a quiz has been taken by students, it cannot be edited. A good practice is to create comprehensive quizzes before embedding them in your course.

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

1. Configure the assignment settings according to your needs:
2. 1. Set the total number of points possible.
   2. Select the appropriate assignment group for grade weighting.
   3. Choose how students will see their scores.

1. For the submission type, select External Tool and then select Find.
2. This is crucial for embedding the video quiz so that Canvas can automatically grade student responses.

3. A list of external tools will appear. Select Canvas Studio from the options.

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

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

1. Adjust any remaining assignment settings as needed.
2. Once everything is set, select Save.
3. Test 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 Guides:

• Standard instructional videos: 5-10 minutes is optimal for maintaining student attention and engagement.
• Complex topic videos: 10-15 minutes maximum, with interactive elements (like quizzes or annotations) interspersed to maintain engagement.
• Lengthy content (over 15 minutes): Consider breaking into multiple shorter videos organized by subtopic to improve student comprehension and retention.

1. Align videos with learning objectives: Ensure that the embedded videos directly support the learning goals and objectives of the course or specific lesson.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.

• Dual Embedding Options: Canvas Studio provides two ways to embed videos - standard embedding for content pages and specialized embedding for interactive quizzes within assignments.
• 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.