Upload Videos to Share on Canvas

How to upload videos from Google Drive, Panopto, and YouTube in order to share on Canvas.

Question

What are the best ways to store and share a video(s) in my Canvas course?

Environment

• Canvas
• Google
  • Drive
  • YouTube
• Panopto

Answer

There are three different ways to store and upload videos in a Canvas course.

Google Drive

1. Navigate to Google Drive (opens in new window).
2. Create folders for the video if desired.
3. Click New (plus icon).
4. Click File upload.
5. Click on the desired file to upload.
6. Make sure the sharing settings (opens in new window) are set to Anyone with the Link before sharing the link in Canvas.

Panopto

1. Log into MyGRCC (opens in new window).
2. Click the Panopto tile.
3. Create folders if desired.
4. Click Create.
5. Click Upload Media.
6. Drag or Select Desired File(s).
7. Click Close when upload is complete.
8. Share the video (opens in new window) in your course.

YouTube

1. Navigate to YouTube (opens in new window).
   • It is advised to use your GRCC Google account to access.
2. Click Create (video camera icon).
3. Click Upload Videos.
4. Drag or Select Desired File(s).
5. Add Required Fields - Title, Audience, etc.
6. Click Next.
7. Click Next.
8. Choose Desired Visibility.
9. Click Save.
10. Share the video link in your course.