How do I add a video comment to an assignment submission in the Teacher app on my Android device?
You can leave video comments on student assignment submissions. Comments can be added before or after grading a submission.
You can also add text comments or audio comments.
The images in this lesson are shown for a phone display, but unless otherwise noted, tablet displays mirror the same steps.
Note: To learn more about video comments, view the Canvas Media Comparison PDF.
Open Course
In the Dashboard, tap the name of the course you'd like to view.
Open Assignments
Tap the Assignments link.
Note: All assignment types can be viewed in the Assignments page, but submissions can also be viewed in the page for their respective assignment type.
Open Assignment
Tap the name of the assignment.
Open Submissions
Tap the Need Grading status link [1].
Note: If you want to filter submissions by a different status, tap the Submissions link [2] and apply the filter in the Submissions page.
Open Submission
Locate the student's submission and tap the name of the student.
Open Comments
Tap the Comments tab.
Add Comment
Tap the Attach icon.
Record Video Comment
Tap the Add video comment link.
Start Video Recording
To start recording, tap the Record button [1]. To move the video window, tap the Move icon [2] and drag the window to its new location.
Stop Video Recording
To stop recording, tap the Stop button.
View Video Recording
To view your video recording, tap the Replay button [1].
To send your recording as a comment, tap the Send button [2]. To delete the recording, tap the Delete icon [3].
