Kaltura: Recording and Uploading on a Chromebook

Students using Chromebooks cannot install Kaltura Capture on their machines to submit videos for assignments. They can, however, use the Chrome extension Screencastify to capture their video and then upload that video.

Install Screencastify

1. Click on the Screencastify Extension link.
2. Click Add to Chrome.
3. Click Add Extension.
4. Click on the Extensions button in the upper right-hand corner of the screen and choose Screencastify.
   
5. Click on the pin button so that your Screencastify always appears on your extensions toolbox.
   
6. Sign in with your Google Account.
7. Allow Screencastify to use your webcam, microphone, and drawing and annotation tools by clicking Allow when prompted.

Create your Video

Use Screencastify to create the media for your assignment.

How to Upload a Video in Kaltura Media

1. Go to UIS Canvas.
2. Go to a Canvas Course and click on “My Media.”
3. Click on “Add New” and then select “Media Upload.”
4. Click “Choose a file to upload” and select your file.
5. Your video will upload automatically. Depending on the size, this may take a while.
6. After your video uploads, edit the name, description, tags (key words), and privacy settings.
7. Click “Save”  to complete the upload process.