Listening to audio

[JenniferRoss86]

Is there a way to listen to audio direct from Canvas? Currently, when I click to listen to submitted audio it automatically downloads onto my computer. 

[RieleeVelasco]

Hey @JenniferRoss86 could you please confirm how the student submitted the audio file (for example, recorded directly in Canvas or uploaded as a file)? If possible, please include a screenshot or any additional details that might help us better understand the issue. Thanks.

[JenniferRoss86]

I am assuming it was uploaded because the file type says m4a. Thanks for your help. Regardless of the file type tho. I would prefer to be able to play it direct from Canvas as opposed to it saving onto my computer.  At least knowing this info. can help me communicate with my students as to how to record. Thanks again. 

[NoahBoswell]

Hi @JenniferRoss86 ,

To my own knowledge, these will always download to your computer. I've never came across a scenario where I could just listen to the file inside of the submission. I think it's just how the files are set-up and are programmed to operate. 

However, Rielee may have a potential solution.

[dbrace]

Hi @JenniferRoss86,

I do not believe this is possible with native functionality in the Canvas LMS but @RieleeVelasco would know more about that.

Do you know if your institution has access to Canvas Studio, which is a separate platform (although made by Instructure, the makers of the Canvas LMS) and an additional fee?

I ask because Canvas Studio supports audio file types (https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Studio-Guide/What-file-formats-does-Canvas-Studio-support/...) and students would be able to submit using Canvas Studio (https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Studio-Guide/How-do-I-submit-Canvas-Studio-media-as-a-File...).

-Doug