For video assignments under 500MB, a Quercus assignment can be created to accept an audio or video submission in the form of a media recording (either a recorded video or uploaded video file). For video assignments over 500MB, students can submit a Website URL of a link to a video that is streamed on a platform such as MyMedia.
"Media Recordings" Online Submission Type
When the "Media Recordings" Online Submission Type Assignment option is selected, students will have the ability to either submit an audio or video file (under 500 MB) from their device or create a short audio or video file when submitting the assignment using their webcam and microphone.
Setting up a "Media Recordings" Online Submission Type Assignment
To create an audio or video assignment follow the steps for creating an assignment, but for Submission Type select Online and then Media Recordings, as shown in the screen shot below.
Notes:
- MP4 files are the recommended format for video submissions
- There is a 500MB limit for media file assignment submissions
Information on viewing and grading a Media Recording Online Assignment can be found at the link below.
https://library.utm.utoronto.ca/faculty/canvas/speedgrader#media-recordings
"Website URL" Online Submission Type
For video assignment submissions over 500MB, students can use MyMedia to host and share their recordings.
Setting up a "Website URL" Online Submission Type Assignment
To create an audio or video assignment follow the steps for creating an assignment, but for Submission Type select Online and then Website URL, as shown in the screen shot below.
Notes:
- Most types of audio and video files can be uploaded to MyMedia.
Information on viewing and grading a Website URL Online Assignment can be found at the link below.
https://library.utm.utoronto.ca/faculty/canvas/speedgrader#website-url
Instructions for Students
Instructions for students submitting an audio or video assignment can be found at the link below.
https://utm.library.utoronto.ca/students/canvas/submitting-assignments/video-submission