Before You Begin
This guide assumes the video you want to share is already in your "My Mediasite" portal. If you need to upload or create a new video first, please see one of our related guides:
Step-by-Step Instructions
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In Canvas, navigate to the content area where you want to place the video (e.g., a Page, Announcement, etc.) and click the Edit button to open the Rich Content Editor.
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In the toolbar of the Rich Content Editor, click the Apps icon, which looks like an electrical plug. A dropdown menu will appear showing a list of available tools. (As the location of this icon is not always obvious, a screenshot of the Canvas editor toolbar with an arrow pointing to the Apps/Plug icon would be effective here.)
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From the list of tools, select Add Mediasite Video.
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A pop-up window will appear, displaying the contents of your My Mediasite library. You can scroll through your presentations or use the search bar at the top to find a specific video.
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Once you locate the video you wish to add, look to the right of the video's title. You will see several options for how to add it to your page.
Choosing Your Display Option
You have two primary choices for how the video will appear on your Canvas page:
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Embed Video (Recommended): This option places the full Mediasite video player directly onto the Canvas page. Students can watch the video, see the slides, and use all the playback features without ever leaving Canvas. This provides the best user experience.
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Link Video: This option places a simple, clickable text hyperlink on the page. When a student clicks the link, they will be taken to a new tab to watch the video on the Mediasite viewing portal.
After you click your preferred option, you will be returned to the Canvas editor. You will see a placeholder image where your video will appear.
Finally, click the Save button on the Canvas page to publish your changes.