How to Create a Video Assignment in Canvas

This guide will help faculty create a Canvas assignment requiring students to use Panopto to create and submit a video. Students will use the Panopto integration in the Rich Content Editor (RCE) to record or upload their videos, embed them in the assignment, and then manually submit their work.

Create an assignment folder in Panopto for your course

1. Log in to Canvas and navigate to your course.
   
   
   
   
   

2. Scroll down on the navigation menu to the Third Party Tools area and click Panopto.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Click on the three dots in the upper righthand corner. Click settings from the dropdown menu.
   
   
   
   
   
4. On the Overview tab of the folder settings that appears, select Create Assignment Folder.
   

Create an assignment in Canvas that requires students to submit a video

1. Click Assignments in the course navigation menu.
   
   
   
   
   

2. Select +Assignment to create a new assignment.
   
   
   
   

3. In the assignment editor, fill out the assignment and instructions in the text box if needed. Instructions for what students can expect from the submission process are linked here. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the Submission Type is set to Online and then set to Text Entry so that students have access to the Panopto embed tool.

   

4. Click Save at the bottom to save the assignment, and then select Publish when you are ready for students to view.

Troubleshooting Tips

For Faculty

• Assignment Not Accepting Video Submissions: Double-check that Text Entry is selected as the submission type.

For Students

• Panopto Tool Missing in RCE: Advise students to check their browser settings or switch to a supported browser like Google Chrome.
  
  

• Video Not Embedding Correctly: Ensure students click Insert after uploading their video in Canvas.
  
  

• Submission Error: Remind students to click Submit Assignment after embedding their video.
  
  

Additional Resources

Include links to:

• Student Guide: How to Submit a Video Assignment in Canvas

Have Questions? Contact the Academic Technology Support Team

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