View EchoVideo Livestreams in Canvas
Some departments or programs may offer classes as real-time live streams. Watching a live class is very similar to viewing a pre-recorded (video-on-demand) class, with the main differences being:
- The live stream plays in real time and cannot be rewound or fast-forwarded. You have the option to show or hide the stream and mute the audio.
- If your network connection slows the playback, causing it to fall behind the live event, a catch-up button will appear to help you sync back to real time.
To access a live stream in EchoVideo:
- Log in to Cardinal Apps and open Canvas LMS.
- Navigate to the course being live-streamed and open EchoVideo.
- Find the class with the Live button next to the title and select the class to open the livestream.
- Select Show Live Stream.
Step 1: Log in to Canvas
Log in to Cardinal Apps and open Canvas LMS.
Step 2: Open EchoVideo in Your Canvas Course
Navigate to the Canvas course that is being live-streamed and select the EchoVideo menu.
- A signal icon will appear next to the class name when the session is live.
- If the class is scheduled for later, a gray LIVE badge will appear.
Step 3: Launch the Live Stream
Select the LIVE button to start the stream. If the button is visible but greyed out, the scheduled recording hasn't started yet. Check the start date to the right of the video and check back later.
Step 4: Enter the Live Stream
Click Show Live Stream in the bottom-left corner of the video player to begin watching.
View EchoVideo Livestreams in Canvas FAQ
What are all the options in the video player?
EchoVideo provides students with a variety of tools to engage with class materials and live streams. In the upper-right corner of the video player, you’ll find features that let you:
I can only see one screen in the livestream.
Look for the layout button in the video player to change the display view that EchoVideo shows. If you don’t see the layout button, you’re likely using a mobile device (such as an iPhone, iPad, or Android tablet). On mobile devices, live streams viewed through the native browser are limited to a single screen, even if multiple screens are being recorded.