Where's my video?

[pavande1]

I just recorded my first video for one of my modules. I'd like to use the same video in a different class's module. Where do I find the video so that I can use it again?

[Chris_Hofer · Accepted solution]

Hello there, pavande1...

One of our instructors asked a similar question a week or two ago.  Unfortunately, I don't think there is an easy way to access the video to include it in another course if you recorded it directly in Canvas.  One option you might try is to copy that content page (where the video exists) to see if the video will also carry over to this course.  (I've not tried this myself, but it might work...in theory.)  If your school's local Canvas administrator has enabled the "Direct Share" Feature Option in your course, then you could try this:

• How do I use Direct Share to copy a page to another course?
• How do I use Direct Share to copy an assignment to another course?
• How do I use Direct Share to copy a discussion to another course?

Another option for you would be to use the Course Import Tool: How do I select specific content as part of a course import?

If neither of these options work, you might want to consider recording your video offline and then uploading it to your course(s).

Finally, if your school has purchased Canvas Studio from Instructure, you could record your video there, and it would be added to your Studio library...where you can then embed that video in any of your courses.  

I hope this information will be of help to you, Pam.  Please let Community members know if you have any other questions about this...thanks!