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Overview

If your instructor has given you an online media assignment in Canvas such as an audio reflection or short video recording, follow these steps to record and submit your assignment using the Canvas app. The app works on iOS and Android devices (smartphone or tablet).

Install the Canvas App and Sign In

Follow these steps to download the Canvas app to your mobile device and sign in to Canvas.

iOS Devices (iPhone or iPad)

Open the Discussion on your device [1]

Open Discussion on your iOS device

Click Reply [1] to create a new post or reply to an existing post.

Click in the Message box [1]
If hidden from view, slide the menu bar to display and choose the Camera [2]

Locate the camera

Choose Video [1]
If necessary click the camera icon [2] to switch to the Front camera
Click Record [3]

Choose video and switch to the front camera

You can click Play [1] to review the recording, click Retake [2] to record again
When finished click Use Video [3]

When finished recording choose Use Video

Your video is embedded in your new post [1]
You can add text [2]
When ready post your reply by clicking Send [3]

Video embedded in post

Android Devices (smartphone or tablet)

Note: this section is not yet complete.

Open the Discussion on your device [1]

Select to join the discussion

Click Reply [1] to create a new post or reply to an existing post.