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About Submitting Assignments

You can submit assignments through your student app. You may have multiple submission options based on how your instructor has set up the assignments. The most common submissions are uploading a resource, such as a document, image, or video. You will see a list of the submission types allowed by your instructor in the assignment details.

File or Media Upload Submission

To upload a file or media from your phone:

1. From the "Assignment Details" page click on "Submit Assignment”
2. Select the submission type File upload.
3. You will have three options:
  - Select "Camera" to open your camera and take a photo or video
  - Select "Library" to add an image
  - Select "Files" to upload a File

Other Submission Types

Text Entry: The Text Entry option allows you to type your assignment or paste in text. When you click into the enter submission area, you will see text editing tools and links to add images, record a video, take a picture with your phone’s camera, and add links to your submission.

Media Recording: This will give you the option to record a video or audio submission using your phone’s camera and/or microphone.

URL: If your instructor asks for you to submit a website link for an assignment, you can select "URL" and paste the link as your submission.

The submission options may vary for different assignments. For more detailed instructions on the different submission options, see the guides below.

Some features within the Student App vary by version & device, this demo has been done on an iPad (iOS) tablet. Check the Canvas Mobile Guides for device specific details.

Guides for Android

Canvas Student Mobile Guide: Assignments

Guides for iOS (Apple)

Canvas Student Mobile Guides: Assignments