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. 

 Learn more about  My Media 

 

 Media Gallery  (Course Navigation) A shared space for course-related media. Videos published here are visible to all enrolled users. 

 

 Learn more about  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. 

   

 Learn more about  Browse, Search & Embed 

 

 

 

 Adding Video to Canvas 

 Use the  Add New  button in My Media or Media Gallery to upload or record content. 

 Available options include: 

 

 Media Upload : Upload recordings from Teams, Zoom, Studio, or other tools Upload media in Canvas 

 Express Capture : Record webcam video directly in your browser Express Capture in Canvas 

 YouTube : Add and track YouTube videos Add a YouTube video in Canvas 

 Kaltura Capture : Use the desktop app for screen and webcam recording Create a recording with Capture in Canvas 

 

 

 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 

 

 

 

 

 

 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 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 

 

 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 

 

 

 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.