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 Course
On the Dashboard, tap the name of the course you'd like to view.
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.
Submit Assignment
Tap the Submit Assignment button.
Select Media Recording
Tap the Media Recording link.
Select Recording Option
To record an audio submission using your device, tap the Record Audio link [1].
To record a video submission using your device, tap the Record Video link [2].
To choose a media file from your device, tap the Choose Media File link [3].
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].
Preview Audio File
To preview your audio file, tap the Replay button.
Submit Audio File
To delete your file and start again, tap the Delete icon [1]. To submit your audio recording as your assignment submission, tap the Send button [2].
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.
View Video File
To preview your video, tap the Play icon [1]. To retake your video, tap the Retake icon [2].
To confirm your video file, tap the Confirm icon [3]. To discard your video, tap the Discard icon [4].
Submit Video File
Once you have confirmed your video, the Submission page will display the file name [1].
To submit your file, tap the Submit link [2].
Choose Media File
To select a file from your device, tap the media file you want to submit.
Submit Media FIle
The Submission page displays the file name [1].
To submit your file, tap the Submit link [2].
