What is Canvas Studio?
Canvas Studio is a communication tool that allows instructors and students to actively collaborate through video and audio media. Canvas Studio’s interface lets students and instructors engage interactively with media content. Students can learn from each other’s insights as well as from the instructor’s direction and feedback.
- Embed engaging multimedia in course content.
- Create video quizzes and add questions to the timeline; have students answer them as they watch.
- Give students instant feedback on their responses, and submit their grades to the Gradebook.
- Watch student-submitted videos and offer inline comments.
- Apply rubrics with SpeedGrader, and provide quick, personalized feedback on students’ work.
Scope and Cost
is a whitelisted integration and is scoped at the institutional level to all UNF Faculty using Canvas. There is no cost to instructors or students. This application is multimedia tool that allows instructors and students to actively engage with learning materials through the creation and review of video and/or audio content. Canvas Studio allows users to not only provide a web recording but also screen capture content.
Canvas Integration
Canvas Studio is available to all instructors and students within Canvas, and it can be accessed through a user’s Global Navigation Menu, a Canvas Course’s Navigation Menu, and/or various Canvas Assignments through the Rich Content Editor.
Canvas Studio features include:
- Create video and/or audio content
- Create screen capture content
- Generate close-caption transcript of all audio content
- Multimedia content library
- Share and Embed Canvas Studio content
- Create Video Quiz content
- Instructors can view analytics and insights regarding student activity
Requirements
Canvas Studio works across most browsers and devices, and it is recommended that users maintain the most up-to-date version of their preferred browser.
Caveats
User experience with the screen capture feature may vary depending the user’s preferred internet browser. Chrome and Edge users will see the Studio Capture option that allows for a more streamlined, in-browser recording experience, whereas other browsers may require users to download Screencast-O-Matic software.
Support Report
The implementation of a grading system for CIRT support not only facilitates efficient resource allocation but also fosters transparency in our service delivery. By self-grading our support levels as A+, B+, and C+, we provide faculty with a transparent framework that outlines the expected level of assistance they can anticipate when reaching out for help.
A support grade of “A+” represents the best of our assistance capabilities. This grade signifies that our team has extensive familiarity with the app and/or integration. We have excellent internal documentation, and our support team feels comfortable troubleshooting most issues without having to reach out to the vendor for assistance. Because a majority of issues are handled internally, users of applications and/or integrations with an “A+” grade can expect swift and comprehensive resolutions when possible.
CIRT Support Docs
Recognizing the unique needs of UNF instructors, CIRT has crafted the following support documentation, which has been designed to streamline and enhance your experience with this application and/or integration.
External Resources
To further empower UNF instructors, we provide direct links to the vendor’s support material, ensuring you have access to official resources and expert guidance. Furthermore, we curate and share external support documentation discovered online that may offer valuable insights or alternative perspectives. Our commitment is to provide you with a holistic support experience, combining our internal expertise with external resources to empower you in navigating the intricacies of this application.
Contact CIRT
For UNF faculty seeking to deepen their understanding of this application, schedule personalized training sessions, or initiate the installation process, we encourage you to reach out to the Center for Instruction and Research Technology at cirtlab@unf.edu (904-620-3927).
