Many courses at Trinity Western University include video assignments, presentations, reflections, demonstrations, or discussions. This article provides guidance for both students and instructors on creating, sharing, and submitting video assignments.
TWU does not require students to use a specific video recording platform. You may use any video creation tool that works for you. Common options include:
- Windows: Snipping Tool (Screen Recording)
- macOS: QuickTime Player
- Any video recording application you are comfortable using
- Smartphones or tablets with built-in camera apps
TWU students have access to Microsoft Clipchamp through Microsoft 365.
A recommended workflow is:
- Record your video.
- Upload the recording to OneDrive.
- Edit the video using Clipchamp, if desired.
- Save the final version.
This approach helps manage larger video files and provides cloud storage during the editing process.
Recommended Method: OneDrive Sharing Link
For most video assignments:
- Upload your video to your TWU OneDrive.
- Create a sharing link.
- Copy the sharing link.
- Paste the link into the Moodle assignment submission area.
Because videos can be large, this is generally the preferred submission method at TWU.
Important: If you submit a OneDrive or Microsoft Stream (on SharePoint) link, you are responsible for ensuring that the instructor and any intended viewers have permission to access the video. A submitted link that does not grant access may be considered incomplete until the permissions are corrected. For more, please visit
Microsoft Stream (on SharePoint) - Students' Guide.
Alternative Method: Direct Moodle Upload
You may upload your video directly to Moodle if the file size is less than 20 MB. Videos larger than 20 MB should be submitted using a OneDrive sharing link instead.
If your instructor asks you to share your video in a discussion forum:
- Upload your video to OneDrive.
- Create a sharing link.
- Paste the link into your discussion forum post.
- Verify that other people with the link can access the video before submitting your post.
When creating a video assignment in Moodle, it is recommended that you enable:
- Text Submissions
- File Submissions
This provides flexibility for students to:
- Submit a OneDrive sharing link through a text submission.
- Upload a small video file directly to Moodle when appropriate.
Video files are often large and can easily exceed Moodle's upload limits.
Using OneDrive:
- Supports large video files.
- Reduces storage demands on Moodle.
- Provides a more reliable experience for students.
- Allows students to update videos while maintaining a single sharing link.
You may include the following text in your assignment description:
Create your video presentation using any video recording platform of your choice. Upload the completed video to your TWU OneDrive and generate a sharing link. Submit the sharing link through this Moodle assignment. If your video file is under 20 MB, you may alternatively upload the file directly to Moodle. Please ensure that anyone with the link can view your video.
For discussion activities requiring students to share videos with classmates, instructors should encourage students to:
- Upload videos to OneDrive.
- Share a viewable link.
- Post the link in the discussion forum along with any required written commentary.
This approach avoids large file uploads while still enabling peer review and discussion.
No. Students may use any video recording software or device they are comfortable with.
No. Clipchamp is available through Microsoft 365 and may be used for editing, but it is not required.
Yes, but only when the file size is within Moodle's upload limit of 20 MB. Larger files should be shared using OneDrive.
For most video assignments, uploading the video to OneDrive and submitting a sharing link through Moodle is the preferred approach.
Students should contact the Learning Technology team or their instructor for assistance with OneDrive sharing permissions and Moodle submission settings.