View an EchoVideo Livestream in Canvas
Some departments or programs may configure classes to be live-streamed in real time. Watching a live class is nearly the same experience as a pre-recorded (or video-on-demand) class. The main differences are:
- The live stream cannot be rewound or fast-forwarded; it is happening in real time. You can show or hide the stream, and you can mute the stream.
- Due to your network connection speed, your live playback may fall behind real-time events (potentially becoming out of sync), in which case, a "catch up" button will become available.
To access a live stream in EchoVideo:
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Log in to Cardinal Apps and open Canvas LMS.
- Navigate to the course being live-streamed.
- 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"
Need more detail?
Delve into the in-depth walkthrough below, complete with images and various notes for every step.
In-Depth Walkthrough
Step 1: Log in to Canvas
Log in to Cardinal Apps and open Canvas LMS.
Step 2: Open EchoVideo within your Canvas course
Go to the Canvas course that is being live-streamed and open the EchoVideo menu.
When the EchoVideo menu loads, you will see a list of recordings available for the class. If the class is currently happening, a signal icon 
is displayed to the left of the class name. If the class is scheduled to be live later, a gray LIVE badge 
appears to the left of the class name.
Step 3: Launch the live stream
Select the LIVE button to launch the live stream.
Note: If you see the Live button but it's greyed out 
the scheduled recording has not started yet. Check the start date to the right of the video and check back later.
Step 4: Enter the live stream
Click on the "Show Live Stream" option in the bottom left of the video player to launch the livestream
FAQ
What are all the options in the video player?
EchoVideo offers students many features and engagement options to interact with class materials and live streams. In the upper right of the video player, you'll find some options that range from expressing confusion at a particular time stamp, asking your instructor a question, or even writing down a note or two. earn more with the resources below.
I can only see one screen in the livestream.
Look for the layout button 
in the video player. This will adjust the display that EchoVideo chooses to show. If you cannot find the layout button, you may be on a mobile device such as an iPhone, iPad, or Android tablet. Viewing live classes on mobile devices, using the native browser, is limited to a single channel even if the stream itself is recording multiple screens.
