Canvas: Adding Library Multimedia Resources

Summary

This article describes how to link and embed multimedia resources in a Canvas course.

 

How-To

Task: Link Multimedia

Instructions

Step 1 - From within the desired course, in the course menu select Modules.

Step 2 - To create a new page within the desired module:

  1. Click the plus icon at the top-right of the module pane.
  2. Select "Page" in the resulting window as depicted below. 
  3. Select "[Create Page]" in the window below the drop-down box.
  4. Enter the page Name in the resulting "Page Name" box.
  5. Click "Add Item" at the bottom-right of that window.

Screenshot of adding a Page to Canvas

 

Step 3 - Back at the Modules page, click on the title of the new page you just created in the modules menu and click "Edit" at the top-right.

Step 4 - In your new Page, type any description you may want in the Rich Content Editor such as; "Here is a link to a video named _________." It is a best practice to include contextual information such as the significance of the video to the learning or course objectives.

Step 5 - Click the hyperlink icon and select External Link and paste or type the link in the resulting box.

Step 6 - Click "Save" at the bottom right.

 

Outcome

You are able to link media resources in a Canvas course.

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Task: Embed Multimedia

Instructions

Step 1 - Follow steps 1-4 in "To Link Multimedia" above.

  • Note:  You can directly embed YouTube content by clicking the "Plug" icon, selecting YouTube to add to the Rich Content Editor, and following the prompts.

Step 2 - Click on "HTML Editor"  at the bottom right.  Place your cursor at the end of the html code and paste the embed code into the window.

html editor

 

Step 3 - Click on "Rich Content Editor" at the top-right to change back to the RCE view to see the video.  You may have to select Save before you see the final video display.

Step 4 - Click "Save" at the bottom right.

 

Outcome

You are able to embed multimedia resources in a Canvas course.

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Need additional help?

Submit a Canvas (myCourses) support request or visit the Technology Help Desk Support page to locate your local campus contact information or to submit an online technology support request.  For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person.  

 

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