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Canvas iOS - Submitting Assignments Through the iOS app.
There are five types of assignments you can submit through your iOS device. This document will guide you through the process of selecting, submitting, and verifying each one of these.
Open Course
In the Courses tab, tap the name of the course you'd like to view. Or if it is available, tap the Assignments icon.
Select Submission Type
Tap the submission type you would like to use for the assignment. There are five types of submissions:
- File upload
- Arc
- Media recording
- Text entry
- Online URL
Note: Your instructor will decide which submission type options are available for an assignment, so not all types will be available.
Submit a File Upload
To submit a file upload, tap the File Upload link.
To create a file by taking a photo or video, tap the Take Photo or Video... link [1]. To select an existing photo on your iOS device, tap the Choose from Library... link [2].
Select File
The selected file will appear in your Files menu. Swipe to the left to locate the file [1].
If necessary, you can remove the file and import a new one by tapping the Delete icon [2].
Submit Arc Video
To submit an Arc video, tap the Arc button.
Choose Video
To choose a video for submission, tap the video thumbnail [1]. To search for videos in Arc, tap the Search icon [2]. To upload a video in Arc, tap the Upload button [3].
Choose Media Type
For media recordings, you can choose one of three options:
- Record video
- Choose video
- Record audio
Record Video
To record a new video, tap the Recording button. Tap the button again to end the recording.
Note: Canvas may ask permission to access your microphone.