How do I embed an mp4 video submission for an assignment?

Embedding your mp4 video file into the Comments section helps your instructors easily access and grade the file. If the Brightspace Assignment:

  • Requires a File Upload - complete both steps below to upload the file and embed your mp4 file in Comments for easy viewing.
  • Asks for only a Text Submission - skip Step 1 and complete Step 2.

Please watch How To: Embed an mp4 submission (2-Step Process) (Runtime 3:33).

Step 1 - Upload File

  1. navigate to your assignment
  2. select Upload > My Computer
  3. select Upload > navigate to your mp4 video > choose and Open
  4. select Add

Step 2 - Embed Video Using “Insert Stuff”

  1. click into the Comments/Text Submission box
  2. select Insert Stuff from the toolbar > select Add Video Note
  3. select Upload File > Choose File > navigate to your mp4 video > choose and Open
  4. select Next > add a Title for your mp4 video (use assignment name + your name)
  5. change Audio Language to English > check the box to automatically generate captions from audio > Next
  6. select Insert
  7. Submit the Assignment