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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.
Open Assignments
Tap the Assignments link.
Open Assignment
Tap the name of the assignment.
Open Submission
Tap the Submission tab.
View Assignment Rubric
Before submitting the assignment, if you want to view the assignment rubric, tap the Grade tab.
Turn In Assignment
Tap the Turn in link.
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.
Import from Camera
To import a file from your camera, tap the media icon.
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].
Upload from Third-party App
You can also upload existing files from third-party applications such as Google Drive and Dropbox. Swipe to the left to read the instructions about how to upload files from external apps into Canvas.
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 File
Tap the Upload icon [1]. The Canvas app highlights the file with a yellow box. Tap the Submit link [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].
Submit Video
Tap the Submit button.
Submit Media Recording
To submit a media recording, tap the Media Recording button.
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.
Use Video
Tap the Play button [1] to replay the video. If you want to re-record the video, tap the Retake button [2]. When you are finished, tap the Use Video button [3].
Choose Video
To choose a video, select a video from the videos on your device.
Record Audio
To record audio, tap the Record button.
Stop Audio
To stop recording, tap the Stop button.
Use Audio
To replay the audio, tap the Play button [1]. To re-record the audio, press the Record button [2]. When you are finished, tap the Use link [3].
Submit a Text Entry
To submit a text entry, tap the Text Entry button.
Create Text Entry
Type your text entry into the text field [1]. Tap the Submit link [2].
