YouTube & Canvas

​November 3, 2025

By Becky Hoffman | East Allen County Schools

Word Cloud

In one or two words, what thought just crossed your mind?

​My Goals for Today

​By the end of this session, teachers will be able to:

1. Understand why Canvas Studio will replace YouTube for student video access.

2. Differentiate between the Global Studio and Course Studio areas in Canvas.

3. Use the YouTube Migration Tool to convert existing videos for use in Canvas.

4. Upload and share original or instructional videos within Canvas Studio.

5. Begin building a personal video repository to support future instruction.

The Change

• YouTube will be blocked on all student devices.

• Teachers can still access YouTube for instructional planning.

• Students will view videos through Canvas Studio instead.

• Canvas Studio lets you store, share, and manage your own videos.

​Canvas Studio

• Built-in video platform inside Canvas

• Upload, record, or import videos

• Add captions, quizzes, and comments

• Embed videos anywhere in your course

• See student analytics and viewing data

• Removes commercials and suggested videos

• Collections help you organize your video library

• Has a Public Link option if needed

​Global Studio vs. Course Studio

There is a difference

• Accessed from the left-hand global menu in Canvas

• This is your personal media library

• Organize videos for future use

• Share videos across multiple courses

• Found inside each Canvas course

• Displays videos tied to that specific course

• Great for student-uploaded content

• Ideal for class projects and assignments

Found in the Course Navigation menu

This will scan for videos that need the correct format and fix them. (They stay in that course)

• Open your Canvas Course → YouTube Migration Tool

• Click “Scan Course” to find all YouTube embeds

• Review the list and click “Convert”

• Videos are imported into Canvas Courst Studio automatically

Poll

Have you already embedded YouTube videos in a course?

• Yes

• No

​Hands On Practice

1. Go to YouTube and find a video

2. Click the "Share" button and "Copy Link"

3. Go to Canvas and open Studio from the Global Navigation

4. Select "Create" the "Add Media"

5. Paste the YouTube link into the YouTube option and "Add Video"

Let's Use It In a Course

Don't worry, we won't publish it!

1. Open a Canvas Course

2. Select the "+" for any module

3. Type can be "Assignment" or "Page"

4. Create "New" and title it "Practice" or "Delete Me"

5. Add it and then open for editing

Select the "Plug" symbol
DO NOT use the YT button

Select "Studio"

I have a lot that are in "Collections", so mine may look different

Select your video

You may need to "View All" the first time

Click "Embed Video"

Save

You will get some insights when students watch

Open Ended

How can I support you in starting your Studio Library?

1. Use Incident IQ to request a YT unblock for a set of dates

2. Principal approves

3. YouTube will be unblocked

​Need it open for a Student Project?

• Edpuzzle

• Google slides

• SeeSaw

• Khan Academy

• Wayground

​YT will still play in:

Final Notes