Feature

Web browser on computer 

Web browser on a mobile device 

Mobile app 

Canvas Student 

Canvas Teacher 

Canvas LMS

[OK] 

[OK] 

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See below 

See below 

Discussions 

[OK] 

[OK] 

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[OK]; full functionality, but internet connectivity might impact loading/posting times 

[OK]; full functionality, but internet connectivity might impact loading/posting times 

Assignments 

[OK] 

[OK] 

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[~]; can check feedback on assignments; do not attempt to author content and submit textual content if it’s longer than 150 words 

[~]; can create assignments on the app, but may not have full features if you’re using external tools as submission option 

Quizzes 

[OK] 

[OK] 

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[~]; could take m/c quiz in a pinch; do not attempt short answer/ essay/matching 

[!]; do not attempt to make a quiz in the app unless you have Bluetooth keyboard; could be affected more heavily by internet connectivity 

Grades 

[OK] 

[OK] 

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[OK] 

[OK]; very robust grading tools; but be cautious about your local storage capacity if you’re downloading student submissions. 

Rich Content Editor – Webcam Recorder 

[OK] 

[OK] 

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[!]; allows you to record and browse for media, but produces an error when you select and upload the media 

[!]; allows you to record and browse for media, but produces an error when you select and upload the media 

Analytics

[OK] 

[OK] 

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[~]; activity like time spent on a page is not reflected; reading discussion posts is not reflected

NA

Web browser on computer

Web browser on a mobile device

Mobile app 

Canvas Student

Canvas Teacher

[OK]; Students, instructors, and staff can log in at mediaspace.wisconsin.edu 

[~]; Experience is virtually identical to a browser on a computer. Caveat: While it technically works to record a new video on mobile, it is better to upload existing recordings—file size can be an issue here depending on the device/format/quality of the recording. 

[~]; KMS Go app works with the mediaspace.wisconsin.edu address for recording and uploading videos. Students will still need to use a browser to put that video somewhere. (NOTE: On iPad, the app is “scaled” for iPhone) 

[!]; Not available via the Canvas navigation. Media Gallery does not appear in Navigation. Not available in the rich content editor.  [~]; If links are sufficient, a student can add those but needs to make the video public or unlisted (which can be tricky). 

[!]; Not available via the Canvas navigation. Media Gallery does not appear in Navigation. Not available in the rich content editor.  [~]; If links are sufficient, an instructor can add those but needs to make the video public or unlisted (which can be tricky).