Kaltura in Canvas

Learn to use Kaltura in your Canvas Courses.

Users can upload the following file types (.flv, .asf, .qt, .mov, .mpg, .avi, .wmv, .mp4, .3gp, .f4v, and .m4v)

1. Login to Kaltura using your eID and password.

2. Click + Add New [1] and select Media Upload [2].

Upload Media_Kaltura [View Image]

3. Check the box next to "I agree to the above terms and conditions."

4. Drag and Drop or click the Choose a File to Upload button.

5. Enter a Title.

6. At least 1 tag must be entered in order to publish [1].

7. Data Classification [2] can be left as defaulted. This option is only for HIPPA compliant data. If this is you, select CATEGORY|DATA.

7. Since you are already the content owner, you already have full rights to this video. If this is going to be uploaded by an alternate account and you plan to access it from that account, then click the + Collaborator button [3] and add yourself with all of the necessary permissions.

8. Select Publish [4].

9. Click Save [5].

Upload a Video to Kaltura Options [View Image]

1. Navigate to the area of your course where you would like to add the media.

Kaltura media can be inserted anywhere there is a Rich Content Editor (Announcements, Assignments, Discussions, Pages, Quizzes, and Syllabus).

2. Locate the “Tools” option or the plug icon on the toolbar and select Embed Kaltura Media. If this is your first time, the option may not appear initially. In this case, select “View All” and the Embed Kaltura Media option should then be visible.

Embed Kaltura Media [View Image]

3. A separate "Embed Kaltura Media" window will launch and you will see all your media. Select the desired video and click the Embed button on the far right.

The Embed Settings button (button with the gear icon) allows you to select the desired video size.

Embed Kaltura Media Button [View Image]

4. Select to Save or Save & Publish.

In the Rich Content Editor

1. Navigate to the area of your course where you would like to add the media.

Embed Kaltura Media [View Image]

3. A separate "Embed Kaltura Media" window will launch and you will see all your media. Click the Add New button and select "Express Capture" option.

Kaltura Express Capture Option [View Image]

4. A screen will appear using your webcam. Click the Red Record button and record what you would like. Once finished, click the white square (beside the timer).

5. Click Use This button if it is what you want or click the Record again button (on the left-hand side) to redo the recording. You also have the option to Download a Copy.

6. Click the Embed button.

Globally

1. Once logged into Canvas, go to your Account button located in the Global Navigation.

Account Button [View Image]

2. Select Kaltura My Media

Kaltura My Media [View Image]

3. On the right-hand side, click Add New and select Express Capture.

Kaltura Express Capture Option [View Image]

4. A screen will appear using your webcam. Click the Red Record button and record what you would like. Once finished, click the white square (beside the timer).

5. Click Use This button if it is what you want or click the Record again button (on the left-hand side) to redo the recording. You also have the option to Download a Copy.

6. Enter details such as a Name (required), Description or Tags.

7. Select Private or Publish and Save.