Kaltura: Submitting a video to a Canvas Discussion post using the My Media Integration (Student Guide)

Overview

This guide demonstrates how to create a video reply using the My Media integration within a Canvas Discussion. These instructions follow the process of creating the video using the Kaltura Webcam Recorder, uploading the video into My Media, and embedding the video into a discussion post/reply.

Considerations

Use Chrome or Firefox as a recommended browser when creating videos using the Kaltura Webcam Recorder.
While this guide focuses on using the Kaltura Webcam Recorder, you do have the option to use other video creation tools. Just know the process for uploading and sharing the video will be different.

Steps for submitting a video to a Canvas Discussion

Log in to Canvas and navigate to the course and Canvas Discussion post.
After you have read the discussion post requirements, select Reply.

Under the “Write a reply” text box, select the My Media integration button (looks like a firework) to access the Kaltura Webcam Recorder.

Note: In the Rich Content Editor, click the My Media icon to access your My Media repository and the Kaltura Webcam Recorder. If you are working on a smaller screen, select the three dots to access the My Media icon.

Select the My Media integration button found in the Rich Content Editor.

Record your video using the Kaltura Webcam Recorder found under the +Add New Button.

The +Add New button is located in the right corner of the My Media integration pop up. Drop down to Webcam Recorder to access the recorder.

When you are done recording, you can do the following:

- To watch your video, select the play button in the video player.
- To record again, select the Record Again button.
- To upload (save) and embed the video, select the Use This button.

Rename and upload the video to My Media.

NOTE: The upload is complete when you see a green “Upload Completed!” Message.

TIP: Rename the video with a consistent naming convention so it is easy to find later. We recommend a naming convention like the Course code Term and Assignment name (i.e. CETL 101 Fall25 Introduction).

Under details, change the name of the video using the textbox provided and select the ave and Embed button located in the top right corner of the screen.

Select the Save and Embed button.

NOTE: Your video will appear within the Text Entry box within the discussion reply. Depending on the length of your video, it may take time to render. It will automatically update to a thumbnail once it is complete.

A rendering of a video within the Write a reply textbox. The reply button is located in the lower righthand corner under the textbox.

Select the Reply button, and your video will appear within a discussion post.

Still need help?

If you have questions related to this article, please contact the LTS Help Desk at 715-836-5711 or helpdesk@uwec.edu.