Once a video is added to your Canvas Studio library, it functions as a centralized file that can be embedded into any course you instruct without needing to be re-uploaded.

• Navigate to the desired course and open the assignment or discussion where you want to embed the video, click Edit.
• In the Text Editor, click the Canvas Studio icon.
• With your Canvas Studio library open, locate and click on the YouTube video you previously added.
• Click the Select button, configure your embed options, and click Embed.
• Click Save or Save & Publish on the Canvas item. 

Canvas Studio allows you to overlay quizzes directly onto the video timeline to check for student comprehension.

• In the left-side navigation menu, click the Studio button to open your My Library.
• Locate the YouTube video, click the Options menu (the three vertical dots on the video thumbnail), and select Create Quiz.
• Enter a Quiz Title and Description, toggle whether you prefer to hide questions on the timeline, and click Get Started.
• Select your question type (Multiple Choice, True or False, or Multiple Answer), after filling out the question and answers, click Save.
• When finished, click the Done button in the upper right corner.

• Click Assignments in the course navigation menu, and click the +Assignment button.
• Enter the Assignment Name, Points, and Assignment Group.
• Scroll down to the Submission Type dropdown and select External Tool.
• Click the Find button, scroll through the list, and select Canvas Studio.
• Select the video that has the quiz attached from your library.
• Click the Video Quiz Embed tab, select the specific quiz you created from the dropdown, and click Embed.
• Click Select on the Configure External Tool menu, then click Save & Publish on the assignment.

Users can provide external resources or links to students directly underneath the video player using the Details tab.

• Open the video in your Canvas Studio My Library.
• Below the video player, click the Details tab.
• Click the Edit Details button.
• In the Description field, type your text, highlight it, and use the hyperlink tool to insert your URL.
• Click Save. 
• Students will now see the clickable link when they view the video.

Canvas Studio allows for timestamped commenting, bringing discussion directly onto the video timeline.

• When embedding the video into a course using the Text Box, ensure the Display Media Tabs option is toggled on before clicking Embed.
• Once embedded, students can watch the video and click into the Comments tab located directly below the player.
• As the video plays, students can type their thoughts into the "Comment at (TimeStamp)" field and click Comment. 
• The comment will appear in the tab and as a dot in the video timeline for all viewers to see.

By default, Canvas Studio pulls the title from YouTube, but this can be customized for your course's needs. 

• Open your video in Canvas Studio's My Library.
• Below the video player, click the Details tab, then click Edit Details.
• Erase the current text in the Title field and enter your preferred naming convention.
• Click Save.

The default YouTube thumbnail can be replaced with a custom image to keep your Canvas modules visually cohesive.

• Open your Canvas Studio My Library.
• Hover over the video you wish to edit, click the Options menu (the three vertical dots), and select Replace Thumbnail.
• Select the desired image file to use and click Open. 
• The thumbnail will update automatically.

Canvas Studio provides granular analytics on student viewing behaviors, allowing you to see exactly who watched the video and for how long.

• Navigate to the course where the video is deployed and open the page or assignment containing the embedded video. 
• Below the video player, click the Insights tab.
• The graph displays viewing data, scrolling below the graph will show a list of individual students.
• While clicking on a specific student's name, the graph will change to show their personal viewing data. Highlighted sections indicate portions they watched, while blank sections indicate skipped or unwatched portions.