Accessing and Creating Videos in Your Courses

Your instructors may use a variety of tools to share video content, including Zoom, Canvas Studio, or Microsoft Teams. They will provide details on how to access each type of video content. If instructions are not provided, reach out to your instructor immediately for clarification.

Joining a Zoom Meeting

If your instructor uses Zoom, they may schedule a live session and record it for later viewing. To join, simply click the "Join a Meeting" link your instructor provides. You do not need a Zoom account to attend via the link.

Creating Videos in Canvas Studio

Students can also create and share videos using Canvas Studio. Videos can be uploaded from your computer, recorded via webcam, or created as a screen recording.

Adding Videos via Canvas Mobile App

Click the three-lined menu button in the upper-left corner of the Canvas App.
Select Canvas Studio from the menu.
Click the Add button or the blue Add Videos button.
Select the photos/videos from your device and choose the album where your video is located.
Choose the video you want to upload and click Choose.
Your video will upload to your Canvas Studio library. You can then add it to assignments, discussions, or other course activities.
Editing Video Titles: Click on the video in your Studio library, select Edit Details, update the title, and click Save.

Staying on Top of Course Videos

By understanding how to access instructor videos and create your own in Canvas Studio, you can stay on top of your coursework and share your work efficiently.

Tips for Success

Check your course regularly for new instructor videos so you don't miss key content.
Confirm which tool your instructor uses — Zoom, Canvas Studio, or Teams — before assignments are due.
No Zoom account is needed to join a session — just use the link your instructor provides.
Give video uploads a few minutes to process in Canvas Studio before adding them to an assignment.