How do I submit a media file as an assignment submission in the Student app on my iOS device?
You can upload media files from your iOS device for an assignment submission. 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.
- You can share files using the Share button on your device.
Open Course
In 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, including the assignment's acceptable submission types [1] and accepted file types, if applicable.
You can also leave assignment comments, view attached files, and view the assignment rubric from the Submission & Rubric link [2].
Submit from Assignment Details Page
Tap the Submit Assignment button.
Select Media Recording
Tap the Media Recording link.
Select Media Source
Using the file picker, select the source from which you wish to upload your media file.
To record an audio submission using your device, tap the Audio link [1].
To record a video submission using your device, tap the Camera link [2].
To select a media file you have already recorded from your device library, tap the Library link [3].
To select a media file from your device files, tap the Files link [4].
To scan a media file with your device, tap the Scanner link [5].
Record Audio File
Tap the Record icon to begin recording [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
When you have stopped recording, you can preview your audio file.
Submit Audio File
To delete your file and start again, tap the Delete button [1]. To submit your audio recording as your assignment submission, tap the Send button [2].
Record Video File
Tap the Record icon to begin recording [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 Video File
When you have stopped recording, you can preview your video file.
Submit Video File
To delete your file and start again, tap the Retake button [1]. To submit your video recording as your assignment submission, tap the Use Video button [2].
