Using the ScreenPal App in Canvas

Introduction to ScreenPal in Canvas

The ScreenPal app in Canvas is a convenient way to embed videos and other elements from your ScreenPal account directly into your Canvas pages, assignments, and/or discussions. You can also launch a new recording session from the ScreenPal app in Canvas.

Canvas Integration Options

Rich Content Editor Integration: ScreenPal Canvas integration provides an easy way for you to embed your ScreenPal content into Canvas pages, assignments, discussions, quizzes, etc. Use the "More External Tools" button in the Canvas Rich Content Editor to embed your video content.
More: Where can I find the ScreenPal tool in the Rich Content Editor?
Course Menu Integration: The ScreenPal link on your course menu is only going to embed one item. With the "Change Content" button you can choose to select a video, a channel, or a recorder from your account. But that's it. If you do not want to use the side-menu, you may simply hide it from your course navigation menu. You will still be able to embed your ScreenPal videos into your course materials, using the Rich Content Editor.
Direct Website Access: When you log in to ScreenPal website directly (using your PCC email address) and click My Videos, you'll see a much more robust interface where you can manage your videos, create and assign channels, etc. Some tasks, such as creating a channel, can only be done directly on the ScreenPal website.

Pro Tip: Organizing Your Videos

Consider creating channels in ScreenPal to organize your videos by course or topic. This makes it easier to find and embed specific videos when building your Canvas course. Channels can only be created by logging into the ScreenPal website directly.

Common Uses for ScreenPal in Canvas

Course Introductions: Create welcome videos for your course homepage
Assignment Instructions: Record step-by-step guides for complex assignments
Lecture Capture: Record mini-lectures or concept explanations
Software Demonstrations: Show students how to use specific software or tools
Feedback: Provide personalized video feedback on student work

Additional Resources

Click on the Next button below to continue on in this module.