Instructors: Create an EchoVideo Assignment in Canvas

Starting May 04, 2026, students can record and submit video presentations. Instructors you can set up an EchoVideo Assignment before its turned on for students.  

Overview

Set up a Canvas assignment so students can record and submit their video presentation with EchoVideo.

Video assignments allow students to:

  • Record videos using EchoVideo.
  • Upload existing media from their devices.
  • Easily submit a video assignment using the EchoVideo Homework Embed tool.

Setting up a Canvas Assignment for Video Submission

  1. Create a new assignment in your Canvas course (or edit an existing one).
  2. Type in a title for your Assignment, add instructions, and points.
  3. Set the Submission type to Online, then click the checkbox “Website URL.”

    Canvas assignment setting enable the submission type to Online and check Website URL
  4. Set up the rest of the assignment with a due date and availability dates.
  5. Select, Save and Publish.

Read article: EchoVideo: Creating a Canvas Assignment for Homework Submission

Assignment template

Faculty feel free to copy and paste the instructions below into the Assignment content window, and change it as appropriate.

Instructions: 

For this assignment you will create a video presentation using EchoVideo. You must have a good Internet connection. 

Assignment Details:

  • Type: Video submission through EchoVideo
  • Length: [3–5 minutes]
  • Deadline: [Insert due date here]

How to Create and Submit a Video:

  1. Click the link “myEcho360 Library” in the Canvas menu.
  2. Click the "Create" button, click Browser Capture. Note: This tool will allow you to record your screen, web camera (optionally you can choose a virtual background), and audio.
  3. Your recording will store in your Library. You can watch it before submitting.
  4. Go to the Canvas assignment and click "Submit Assignment." Click the "Echo360 Homework Embed" tab.
  5. Follow the detailed instructions in this article: EchoVideo: Record and Submit a Presentation to a Canvas Assignment

Tips for Success:

  • Create a quick practice recording to test your audio and video quality.
  • Record your presentation, referring to expectations for the Assignment.
  • You can upload media you make in another tool, but it will take some time.
  • It’s best practice to use the built-in recording tool Browser Capture. Note: If you use your own tools to record a video, IT Support is limited with assisting if you run into any issues.

Get Help & IT Support

If you have any technical issues, please reach out to IT Support Center at support@svsu.edu or call 989-964-4225.

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