[ARCHIVED] Speedgrader Video Comments

[lhughes]

Question: in Speedgrader, when leaving a video comment, is it possible to leave a screen recording rather than a “me” recording? 

[ericwerth]

Hi  @lhughes .  This isn't possible now, but there is a feature idea created for this functionality (see https://community.canvaslms.com/ideas/3986-screen-capture-with-audio-as-a-comment-option" modifiedti...).  I would suggest voting this up and leaving a comment of support if you like.  I believe it would be a great option!

[Chris_Hofer]

Hello  @lhughes  Thank You for posting your question.  While the SpeedGrader does not offer any built-in tools to record a screen capture instead of a video of yourself, this still would be possible.  I see you are from Richland Community College.  I can't recall if your school purchased Canvas Studio (formerly Arc) from Instrucure, but I think my friend  @kona ‌ would be able to tell you for sure.  If you do have access to Canvas Studio, you could record your screen capture in Studio.  How do I record a screen capture video in Canvas Studio?  Then, you could either:

• download a copy of the screen capture: How do I upload media in Canvas Studio? (see the section on "Manage Media") and upload the video file as a media attachment in SpeedGrader: How do I leave feedback comments for student submissions in SpeedGrader? (see the section on "Add Media Comment")
• harvest a public link of your Studio video: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-9655-50736467912 and paste that link into a the assignment's comments for your student in the SpeedGrader.

If you do not have Canvas Studio, you'd probably need to find some other software (such as Camtasia) that can create screen captures/recordings.  Then, you can upload the file as a media comment as described above.

I hope this helps, Laurie.  Please let us know if you have any other questions about this...thanks!

[lhughes]

Chris, Thank you for the help.  I do use this exact method already actually, but it would be much quicker to have "screen capture" video in the comments section rather than have to do the multi-step process here.  

[dandandandan]

@lhughes 

Hi!

I know that this is kind of an old topic, but you can use OBS Studio to do this. 

1. Download and install OBS Studio https://obsproject.com/

2. Set up a display capture

3.  Click Start Virtual Camera

4. Click Media Comment in speed grader, and select your OBS virtual camera.

[lhughes]

Thanks! This sounds a bit faster than my current method.  Wish Canvas would just connect Canvas Studio to the Feedback area.

[leahdee_kilgore]

This feature would be a huge bonus for students to follow along with exactly what you are discussing of their assignment. A pointer feature to show them where you are would also be helpful. This would help all types of students with comprehensionn from speech to the text.

[leahdee_kilgore]

In the prior reply, I forgot to indicate that hooking Studio into this Feedback area, which is supported in Canvas, would solve the issue quickly. Thanks for considering.