# Using Kaltura in Canvas Kaltura is fully integrated into Canvas, making it easy to upload, embed, organize, and analyze instructional media. This page outlines how to use Kaltura tools within Canvas to enhance teaching and learning. --- ### Accessing Kaltura in Canvas Faculty can access Kaltura through several built-in Canvas tools: - **My Media** (Global Navigation) Your personal media library. Videos uploaded or recorded via Kaltura appear here. ![Screenshot of the Canvas Global Navigation Menu with the My Media icon highlighted in black](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-08/scaled-1680-/my-media-link.png) Learn more about **[My Media](https://knowledge.kaltura.com/help/canvas--my-media-v2-ui)** - **Media Gallery** (Course Navigation) A shared space for course-related media. Videos published here are visible to all enrolled users. [![Screenshot of the Canvas Course Navigation menu showing the Media Gallery link.](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-08/scaled-1680-/image-1755183867951.png)](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-08/image-1755183867951.png) Learn more about **[Media Gallery](https://knowledge.kaltura.com/help/access-and-work-in-the-media-gallery)** - **Browse & Embed Tool** (Rich Content Editor) Use the cloud icon in the editor to search and embed videos from your My Media library. [![Screenshot of the Rich-Text Editor in Canvas with the Kaltura cloud icon visible in the toolbar.](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-08/scaled-1680-/image-1755184171845.png)](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-08/image-1755184171845.png) Learn more about **[Browse, Search & Embed](https://knowledge.kaltura.com/help/adding-kaltura-media-via-the-rich-text-editor-in-canvas)** --- ### Adding Video to Canvas Use the **Add New** button in My Media or Media Gallery to upload or record content. [![Screenshot of the Add New dropdown menu in Kaltura showing options for Media Upload, Express Capture, YouTube, Kaltura Capture, and Video Quiz.](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-08/scaled-1680-/add-new.PNG)](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-08/add-new.PNG) Available options include: - **Media Upload**: Upload recordings from Teams, Zoom, Studio, or other tools **[Upload media in Canvas](https://knowledge.kaltura.com/help/upload-media-from-your-desktop-media-gallery-bse)** - **Express Capture**: Record webcam video directly in your browser **[Express Capture in Canvas](https://knowledge.kaltura.com/help/canvas-add-media-kaltura-express-capture)** - **YouTube**: Add and track YouTube videos **[Add a YouTube video in Canvas](https://knowledge.kaltura.com/help/add-a-youtube-video-in-kaf)** - **Kaltura Capture**: Use the desktop app for screen and webcam recording **[Create a recording with Capture in Canvas](https://knowledge.kaltura.com/help/create-a-recording-with-capture)** --- ### Embedding Video in Canvas Videos can be embedded in: - Pages - Assignments - Discussions - Quizzes - Announcements Use the **Browse & Embed** tool to select a video from: - Your **My Media** folder - The **Media Gallery** for the course - Your **Shared Repository** - **[Shared Repository](https://knowledge.kaltura.com/help/shared-repository-65a8b74)** [![Screenshot of the Kaltura Embed Media window showing available videos from My Media, Media Gallery, and Shared Repository with an Embed button.](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-08/scaled-1680-/image-1755184254646.jpg)](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2025-08/image-1755184254646.jpg) > **Tip:** Embedded videos retain Kaltura features like analytics, captions, and quiz functionality. --- ### Creating Video Quizzes Kaltura allows you to add quiz questions to videos: - Multiple choice, true/false, and open-ended formats - Scores can be synced with the Canvas Gradebook - Great for formative assessments and engagement checks > See the [**Video Quiz overview**](https://knowledge.kaltura.com/help/kaltura-video-quiz) for details and instructions. --- ### Tracking Engagement Use **Kaltura Analytics** to monitor: - Who watched the video - How long they watched - Which parts were skipped or rewatched Analytics are available in: - **My Media** (per video) - **Media Gallery** (per course) **[Entry level analytics in Canvas](https://knowledge.kaltura.com/help/canvas-analytics-entry-level-analytics)** > Note: Some views may be listed as “Unknown” due to browser settings or direct links. Publishing videos in Canvas helps ensure accurate tracking. --- ### Best Practices - **Keep videos short** Aim for videos around **15 minutes or less** to support student attention spans and make it easier to revisit specific concepts. - **Use playlists** Combine short videos into a **playlist** to simulate the flow of a longer lecture while maintaining modularity and flexibility. Learn about **[Playlists](https://knowledge.kaltura.com/help/canvas-playlists)** - **Publish to Media Gallery** Helps students easily find course-related videos in one place. - **Embed videos in modules** Aligns media with course structure and learning outcomes. - **Use captions** Improves accessibility and supports diverse learning needs. - **Add quizzes** Promote active viewing and reinforce key concepts. > **Final Tips:** > > - Videos added to Canvas via Kaltura retain full functionality—including captions, analytics, and quiz features—making them ideal for accessible, interactive learning. > - Videos stored in **Kaltura do not count toward Canvas’s 2GB course file limit**, helping keep courses lightweight and scalable. > - Kaltura also provides **better playback performance**, automatically adjusting video quality and format based on the viewer’s device and network speed—reducing buffering and improving accessibility.