How do I add a webcam comment to a student's grade in the Canvas SpeedGrader?
In Canvas, users can record a webcam video in a number of different tools:
• In any Canvas text box (Announcements / Syllabus / Pages / Assignments / Discussions / Quizzes) - See: How do I create a Webcam video in a Canvas text box?
• In any Canvas message (Inbox/email) - See: How do I create a Canvas Webcam email message?
• In the My Media tool - See: How do I record a video directly into My Media with Kaltura Capture?
• In the Canvas Speed Grader as part of grading Assignments, Discussions, Quizzes - this guide tells you how
Go to Assignments and click on a posted assignment
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This displays the assignment page.
Select the student submission and click on the "Media Comment" icon at the bottom of the grading panel on the right
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This displays the Canvas Record/Upload Media Comment panel, which displays your computer's webcam recorder.
NOTE: It may take some time for the webcam recorder to connect.
Enter a title and allow Canvas to access your webcam and microphone
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Click anywhere to record
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To stop recording, click anywhere on the screen
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Click Save
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This adds the webcam recording to the SpeedGrader comments.
Click Submit
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When a student views their feedback on the assignment they will be able to view the video comment.