Authors can add videos onto a page in their course.
Using video in your courses is a great way to enrich your content and keep learners engaged. Videos can be particularly useful for instructional and practical content.
They can also add a personal touch to your course, enabling you to record your own video and speak directly to your audience.
How to add a video to a page
To add a video, head to the page in your course you'd like to add the video. Then select the + and choose Video.
You can choose to Add video (record or upload) or embed.
Option 1: Record a video
Record video lets you record a video on the fly with your device’s camera.
Select Record or upload then Record video
You'll be asked for permission to enable your webcam, select Allow.
When you're ready, Start recording and click to stop.
You can Review your video, then if you are happy with your video you can Accept or choose to Re-record.
Once it's uploaded, hit Save.
Tip: If you want to download your video (for example to make edits) select the three vertical dots and Download.
Learn more: See Everything You Need to Know About Building a Great Screencast Video from Cult of pedagogy for some great tips on recording a video.
Option 2: Upload a video file
You can upload an existing video file from your device or cloud storage.
Select Record or upload then Select or drop file.
Find your video file.
Once it's uploaded, hit Done.
Notes
When you upload a video, the resolution is compressed to 480p and the format changed to .mp4. This makes the videos more accessible to learners on a variety of devices and internet types. If you would still like the video to be viewed in full High Definition (HD) we recommend that you use the embed option instead.
You can shoot or export your video in 480p resolution before uploading to create in a smaller file size. This quicker uploading for you and quicker playing and downloading for learners.
Option 3: Embed a video
Embed video lets you include a video already online at YouTube, Vimeo, or ClickView.
Select the radio button to embed.
Paste your URL link for the video.
Save to add the video into your page.
How to add a transcript to your video
Under Transcript you can add a text alternative for a video (whether you've recorded, uploaded or embedded).
Transcripts are really useful for learners who might have hearing difficulties, or be in a situation where they can't use the sound on their device. Plus transcripts also work for offline access.
How to add a poster image to your video
Under Poster image you upload an image to be displayed for the video (before people press play). This can be useful if you want to choose a specific image rather than have the image default to the start of your video.
How to decide to add or embed a video
The table below might help you decide if you should be uploading or embedding your video.
Add video (recorded in-app or uploaded) | Embed video |
Learners can download ahead of time to watch offline. | Can't be downloaded. |
Need to have created the video yourself or have permission from the owner. | No copyright needed. |
Compressed to 480p (see notes above). | Compressed based on rules set by video hosting/streaming service. |