You can embed a Canvas Studio video or audio file in the discussion details in Canvas.
Notes:
- Discussions created directly in a group do not include the embed options for Studio media and do not track viewership data. To view the embed options and viewership data when creating a discussion for a course group, the discussion must be created on the course level then set as a group discussion.
- Once you save or publish the discussion, a copy of the embedded media is saved in Course Collections.
- Learn more about creating a course discussion or a group discussion.
- This lesson describes the process for embedding media using a Safari or Firefox browser only. Learn more about embedding media in a discussion using a Chrome or Edge browser.
Open Discussions
In the Course Navigation, click the Discussions link.
Add Discussion
Click the Add Discussion button.
Create Discussion
Add a title for your discussion in the Topic Title field [1].
To add discussion text content, use the Rich Content Editor [2]. The Rich Content Editor includes a word count display below the bottom right corner of the text box [3].
Open Studio in Rich Content Editor
In the Rich Content Editor, click the Studio icon [1].
If the Studio icon does not display in the toolbar, click the Options icon [2].
Note: You can also access the Studio tool from the App icon [3].
Locate Media
To search for a video or audio file, click the Search icon [1].
To sort by date or name, select the Order drop-down menu [2].
To filter by media type or caption availability, click the Filter button [3].
Note: Media that includes a video quiz displays the Quiz icon [4].
Locate Shared Media
To embed media shared by another user, click the My Library drop-down menu [1]. Then, select the Shared with Me link [2].
Upload New Media
To upload new media, click the Create button [1].
To record a screen capture, click the Screen Capture link [2].
To record using a webcam, click the Webcam Capture link [3].
To add a media file from an external link or a file on your computer, click the Add Media button [4].
Note: Learn how to upload and embed new media using a Chrome or Edge browser.
Select Media
Locate the media and then click the media thumbnail.
Display or Hide Media Tabs
You can display Media Tabs in the embedded media file. The Media Tabs can include the Details, Comments, Insights, and Captions tabs.
To display or hide the Media Tabs in the embedded media file, click the Display Media Tabs toggle on or off.
Note: By default, this option may be on or off. Admins control whether it is on or off by default through Studio Settings.
Set Start Time for Media
When embedding media from YouTube of Vimeo, you can use timestamp-based embedding. To select the timestamp where the beginning of pertinent content is highlighted on playback, enter it in the Start embedded media at field [1].
Alternatively, you can locate a start time in the media player. To begin playback, click the Start button [2]. The timestamp displays [3]. To navigate through the media, click and drag the time stamp indicator [4]. Then, click the Set current button [5].
To reset and set a new start time, click the Reset button [6].
Note: Discussions created directly in a group do not include the embed options for Studio media and do not track viewership data. To view the embed options and viewership data when creating a discussion for a course group, the discussion must be created on the course level and then set as a group discussion.
Embed Media
To embed the media in the discussion, click the Embed Media button.
Embed Quiz
If the selected media includes a quiz the Embed Quiz drop-down displays [1]. To embed the quiz, click the quiz name link [2].
To embed the media without the quiz, click the None option [3].
Then, click the Embed Media button [4].
Resize Embedded Media
To resize media, media tabs must be disabled. To disable media tabs, click the Display media tabs toggle off [1]. Then, click the Embed button [2].
Open Studio Media Options
Click in the video window to display the Studio Media Options pop-up. Then, click the Studio Media Options link.
The Studio Media Options tray displays information about the media, including the media title, and display and sizing options.
You can customize how the embedded media displays. To embed the video directly in the rich content editor, click the Embed Video radio button [1]. To display a text link to open the media in a new tab, click the Display Text Link (Opens in a new tab) radio button [2].
To select a pre-set size from a list, click the Size drop-down menu [3]. Pre-set size options include medium, large, and extra large.
To enter a custom size, select the Custom option [4]. Enter a custom width or height in pixels in the size fields [5]. As you enter a size, the other field will automatically update to preserve the aspect ratio.
To save the selected options, click the Done button [6].
Note: The media title cannot be edited from the Studio Media Options tray. To edit the media title, view the media details.
Select Discussion Options
To select options for an anonymous discussion, in the Anonymous Discussion section, click the appropriate radio buttons and checkboxes [1].
To allow group discussions, click the This is a Group Discussion checkbox [2].
To select an existing group set, click the Group Set drop-down menu [3]. To create a new group category, click the New Group Category link [4].
To set availability dates for the media, use the Date and Time fields [5].
Save and Publish
If you are ready to publish your discussion, click the Save & Publish button [1]. If you want to create a draft of your discussion and publish it later, click the Save button [2].
Publish Draft
To publish a saved draft, click the Publish button.
