How do I embed a YouTube video on a Lessons Page
From Information about Isaak, Brock University's Sakai-Based LMS
First locate and copy the YouTube video URL (not source code).
1.Click on the Share tab under the clip.
2.Copy the YouTube URL into the clipboard (CTRL+C for PC, or CMD+C for Mac).
Go to Lessons.
Click on the Lessons Page Title (e.g. Unit #1) in the Tool Menu to display the page.
Note: The default or blank Lessons page contains text and images that explain the basic functionality of the Lessons tool.
Click on Add Content, then Embed Content on a Page.
From the Add Content drop-down menu, select Embed content on page. This displays the Embed Content dialog box.
Paste the URL.
Paste the YouTube URL into the box marked Or add a URL or "embed code".
Change "http" to "https". (Optional)
Tip: Before clicking Save, you might want to change "http" to "https" as some browsers (Firefox) do not display "http" links.
Click Save.
Click on Edit. (Optional)
This displays the Edit Embed Content dialog box.
Add a description and/or adjust the video pixel size.
Image:Add a description and/or adjust the video pixel size.png
Enter the desired Width and Height for your video in number of pixels or percent of screen, and/or enter a description in the Item Description text box. Then, click Update item to save your changes and return the display to the Lesson Page with the embedded video and description.
Common Questions about Adding Content to Lessons:
- How do I create a new Lessons page?
- How do I add text to a Lessons page?
- How do I embed an image on a Lessons page?
- How do I embed a video from my computer on a Lessons page?
- How do I embed a YouTube video on a Lessons Page?
- How do I embed an audio file on a Lessons page?
- How do I add a website link to a Lessons page?
- How do I add a file from Resources to a Lessons page?
- How do I add activities to a Lessons page?
- How do I add a checklist to a Lessons page?
- How do I add a question to a Lessons page?
- How do I allow comments to be posted on a Lessons page?
- How do I allow students to add content to Lessons?
- How do I reorder items on a Lessons page?
- How do I delete items on a Lessons page?
- How do I limit access to Lessons page items to groups?
- How do I add subpages to a Lessons page?
- How do I view the Index of Pages?
- How do I require completion of a Lessons item?
- How do I require completion of a Lessons page?
- How do I add additional top-level Lessons pages?
- How do I rename a Lessons page?
- How do I delete a top-level Lessons page?
- How do I delete a Lessons subpage?
- How do I export Lessons content?
- How do I import Lessons content?
Other articles about Isaak/Sakai's tools and how instructors can use them:
Core Tools:
Announcements |
Assignments |
Lessons |
Forums |
Gradebook |
Resources |
Schedule |
Tests and Quizzes
More Tools:
Chat Room |
Drop Box |
Home |
Messages |
Statistics |
Web Content
Related articles: How to add tools to your course | Using the Text Editor | Manage Groups | Permissions and roles | Contact the CPI for help
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