How do I submit a media file as an assignment submission in the Student app on my Android device?
You can upload media files from your Android device as an assignment submission in the Student app. Once you submit your assignment, you can verify your assignment submission. You can also resubmit assignments if your instructor allows.
You can also submit an assignment from a third-party app, such as Google Drive and Dropbox.
The images in this lesson are shown for a phone display, but unless otherwise noted, tablet displays mirror the same steps.
Notes:
- Your instructor may restrict certain assignment types, including media file uploads, so this option may not be available for your assignment submission.
- If enabled in the browser version of Canvas, you will see celebration animations when you submit an on-time assignment in the Student app.
- To learn more about File Upload and Media Recording submissions in the Canvas Student app, view the Canvas Media Comparison resource document.
Open Assignments
Tap the Assignments link.
Note: You may have to swipe your screen to view the Assignments link.
Open Assignment
Tap the name of the assignment.
View Assignment Details
The Assignment Details page displays information about your assignment.
You can leave assignment comments, view attached files, and view the assignment rubric from the Submission & Rubric link [1].
The assignment details also include the assignment's acceptable submission types [2] and accepted file types, if applicable.
Record Audio File
To begin recording, tap the Record icon [1].
While recording, the stopwatch at the top of the screen displays the length of your recording [2]. To stop recording, tap the Stop icon [3].
Record Video File
To begin recording, tap the Record icon [1]. While recording, the stopwatch at the top of the screen displays the length of your recording [2].
To stop recording, tap the Record button again.
