Canvas

[ClaudiaDavidson]

Hi im trying to upload a video (embedded) but the full screen appears in the reply box and instructor only wants the link how do I fix/change this? thanks

[SusanNiemeyer]

Why wouldn't your instructor want you to embed the video? It makes no sense to me that your instructor just wants a link. A link to what?

Please ask your instructor to clarify his or her instructions. 

[ClaudiaDavidson]

I figured it out. Thanks 

[greydon]

Hello @ClaudiaDavidson 

It depends where the video is and how you're embedding it. Did you use the Media recorder/uploader when you uploaded the assignment? By default, that will create a real video for the professor to view. In fact, most ways to embed videos will create a thumbnail here with  a real play button. If the teacher specifically wants a link, you may want to try uploading the video elsewhere first i.e. Google Drive, Youtube, etc. and paste that link. 

[SusanNiemeyer]

It strikes me as very, very odd that the instructor would want a link to a video posted in YouTube or Google Drive. If this is the case, then the instructor probably doesn't know much about Canvas.

Can you show us the actual wording of your instructor's request? 

[ClaudiaDavidson]

Hi thanks for responding, he wants us to copy the link and paste it in the reply box, I followed the instructions listed in Canvas studio but when I click "embed" it pastes the actual video in the box. he wants us to learn how to share a link and that is what I'm supposed to submit not the "movie" if that make sense. thanks 

[ClaudiaDavidson]

Hi I figured it out. Thanks