Students taking many media-heavy courses may run out of Canvas storage space. Each user has 200 MB. Canvas files should not be a place to store media.
If this happens, here are instructions to embed images into discussions that do not count towards user quotas.
Alternatively, it would be best for you to store your media in Canvas Studio which is integrated into all courses and/or Google Drive. If you need a Google account, you can get a Cabrillo email account that is connected to Google.
Need help brainstorming other storage options? Contact the CTC (ctc@cabrillo.edu).
Given that there are user quotes (limits) to storage for files in Canvas, these instructions are a great option to embed heavy content such as photos into a discussion post.
First, Student Activates Cabrillo Google Account: Setup Cabrillo Student Gmail & Google Suite Access: 7-Digital-Student-ID@student.cabrillo.edu
Second, Upload photos from computer to Google Drive. In some cases, your instructor may have instructions for you on the folder they would like you to use for your submissions.
Next, upload or drag and drop jpeg photos to this New Folder. (HEIC to JPEG Conversion if from phone)
Then, go to Canvas Discussion, press Reply button to make a post. Next, in the toolbar, click the App icon (looks like a plug) > choose View All or Google Apps. . Select Google Drive.
Click Authorize, Allow, and Allow - until you see your Google Drive Folders. Now, locate your Photo Folder in your Google Drive and select one or more images (hold down COMMAND to select multiple images) you want to embed in Discussion. Then click "Select" and then "Add."
You will see your images(s) in your Discussion post, and click the Post Reply button.
Do you see your images posted now?! Yeah!
HELP! If you would like support, please reach out to the CTC (CTC@cabrillo.edu) for help! They have help via Zoom, in -person, email, or phone.