Enhancing your Proserva courses with engaging video content can significantly improve the learning experience for your students. While adding videos from platforms like YouTube or Vimeo is straightforward, integrating shared videos from Google Drive requires a specific approach. This guide provides step-by-step instructions tailored for Proserva instructors with editing permissions to seamlessly embed Google Drive videos into your course content.
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Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have the following:
Proserva Instructor Account: You must have instructor privileges with editing permissions in Proserva to embed videos.
Google Drive Sharing Permissions: The video you intend to embed must be shared with the appropriate permissions. Typically, setting the video to "Anyone with the link can view" is recommended.
Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS): Basic understanding of navigating and editing content within an LMS like Proserva.
Step-by-Step Guide
Access Your Proserva Course
Log In to Proserva: Navigate to the Proserva website and log in using your instructor credentials.
Select Your Course: From your dashboard, select the course where you want to add the Google Drive video.
Navigate to Course Content
Go to Course Content: Within your selected course, locate the "Course Content" section. This area houses all lessons, modules, and multimedia content.
Identify the Lesson: Browse through your course modules to find the specific lesson where you wish to embed the video.
Locate and Edit the Desired Lesson
Open the Lesson: Click on the lesson to open its detailed view.
Edit the Lesson: Look for the "Edit" option (usually represented by a pencil icon) and click on it to modify the lesson content.
Identify Existing Videos: If there are existing videos, note how they are embedded. Typically, videos from platforms like YouTube are added by simply pasting the URL.
Obtain the Embed Code from Google Drive
Access Google Drive: Open a new browser tab and navigate to Google Drive.
Locate Your Video: Find the video you intend to embed in your Proserva course.
Set Sharing Permissions:
Right-click on the video file and select "Get shareable link."
Ensure the link settings are set to "Anyone with the link can view." Adjust if necessary.
Get the Embed Code:
Open the video in Google Drive by double-clicking it.
Click on the three-dot menu (More actions) in the top-right corner.
Select "Embed item..."
A dialog box will appear with the `<iframe>` embed code. Click "Copy" to copy the code to your clipboard.
5. Embed the Video in Proserva
Return to Proserva Editor: Switch back to the Proserva course editor where you are editing the lesson.
Select Embed Option:
In the lesson editor, choose the option to add custom code or embed media. This is often found under a "HTML" or "Embed" button.
Paste the Embed Code:
Paste the <iframe> embed code you copied from Google Drive into the designated area.
Adjust Video Dimensions: Modify the width and height attributes as needed to fit your course layout.
Preview Embedded Video
Preview the Lesson:
Use the "Preview" feature to view the lesson as your students would.
Navigate to the section where the video is embedded to ensure it displays correctly.
Test Video Playback:
Click on the video to verify that it plays without issues.
Check for sound clarity and ensure there are no loading problems.
Troubleshooting
Video Not Displaying
Check Sharing Permissions: Ensure the Google Drive video is set to "Anyone with the link can view." Without the correct permissions, students won't be able to access the video.
Verify Embed Code: Make sure the <iframe> embed code is correctly copied and pasted without any modifications or omissions.
Playback Issues
Browser Compatibility: Confirm that the browser being used supports embedded videos. Most modern browsers do, but outdated versions might cause issues.
Internet Connection: A stable internet connection is essential for smooth video playback. Advise students to check their connection if they encounter issues.
Video Format: Ensure the video is in a compatible format supported by Google Drive (e.g., MP4, MOV).
Need More Help?
If you encounter any challenges or have questions about embedding Google Drive videos in your Proserva course, our support team is here to assist you.
Contact Support: Reach out via Proserva Support with your query.
Provide Details: When contacting support, include details such as the steps you've taken, any error messages received, and screenshots if possible. This information will help us assist you more effectively.
Response Time: Our support team strives to respond promptly. You'll receive assistance based on the nature and complexity of your issue.
Thank you for choosing Proserva to deliver exceptional educational experiences. Embedding videos from Google Drive is a powerful way to enrich your course content, and we're here to help you every step of the way!