Use these ASU resources to plan, record, caption, host, and share video lectures for Canvas courses.
Start with accessibility: Video lectures should include accurate captions, clear audio, readable slides, and verbal descriptions of important visual information.
The resources below can help faculty create videos that are easier for students to access, use, and review.
Accessible Video Lecture Guidance
Tips and Tricks for Creating Accessible Video Lectures is an ASU TeachOnline resource with practical guidance for creating videos that support all learners, including captioning, describing images shown on slides, and improving overall video accessibility.
Branded Slide Templates
Use an accessible Google Slides template when creating lecture slides or presentation materials. The 16:9 widescreen format is the standard for most in-person and video presentations because contemporary monitors, projectors, TVs, and laptops typically use this aspect ratio.
Consider the 4:3 format if you are using older equipment or if printing handouts is the primary goal.
The College Templates
- 16:9 widescreen slide template for presentations and video lectures - accessible - The College (view only)
- 16:9 widescreen slide template for presentations and video lectures - accessible - The College (make a copy)
- 4:3 slide template for printing or handouts - accessible - The College (view only)
- 4:3 slide template for printing or handouts - accessible - The College (make a copy)
Faculty may also use the ASU Brand Guide presentation templates.
ASU Online Media Studios
ASU Online media studios are run by EdPlus video and audio specialists for faculty teaching oCourses in fully online programs. Faculty can make appointments, review recording tips, and watch example videos on the Academic Media website.
Video Recording Tools
ScreenPal
ScreenPal, formerly Screencast-O-Matic, is available for ASU faculty, staff, and students. It can be used to quickly create and edit videos from a computer, including recordings of the speaker, screen, or both.
Zoom
Faculty may use their ASU Zoom account to record web-based interviews, conversations, or presentations. Recordings can then be uploaded to MediaPlus or YouTube.
YouTube
Faculty who use YouTube can follow this guide to create videos using YouTube and post them to Canvas.
Video Streaming Services
MediaPlus
Best fit: Immersion, hybrid, and iCourses.
ASU uses MediaPlus as its video hosting service for immersion, hybrid, and iCourses. Faculty can upload recorded videos to MediaPlus and generate links or embed codes for Canvas.
MediaPlus is also integrated into the Canvas text/content editor, allowing faculty to embed videos directly into Canvas. MediaPlus provides computer-generated captions that require instructor review and editing.
Wistia
Best fit: ASU Online oCourses in fully online programs.
ASU Online uses Wistia as its video hosting service for oCourses. Media specialists record videos in the ASU Online studios and upload them to Wistia. Faculty or their ASU Online Instructional Designer can then embed the videos in Canvas.
Computer Video Recording Best Practices
Use the computer video recording best practices infographic below for quick recommendations on recording setup, audio quality, lighting, framing, and accessibility.
