The Direct video template helps learners acquire or reinforce knowledge using a single video screen. It’s designed for quick, focused learning: no extra templates or steps. Just watch and learn.
You can upload your own video or use a YouTube or Vimeo link. A thumbnail image and short explanation can be added to support the video.
🎥 What is it?
Use this format when:
You want to deliver knowledge through a video only
No interaction or quiz is needed
You want learners to focus on watching and understanding
The video appears at the top of the screen, followed by supporting text.
🛠️ To create a direct video activity
Go to Control > Content > Activities
Click New activity and select Direct video
Fill in the following fields:
Title: This appears in the activity and on the tile
Image: Upload a JPG, PNG, or GIF (used on the activity tile)
Video: Choose one of two options:
Video URL: Paste a YouTube or Vimeo link
🔥 Good to know
If you don't want YouTube to automatically play the next video you can add the following text to the and of the url: ?autoplay=0&rel=0
E.g. "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUFJJNQGwhk" becomes "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUFJJNQGwhk?autoplay=0&rel=0"
Text: Add context, instructions, or key points in the rich text editor. You can use:
Bullet and numbered lists
Bold and italic formatting
Hyperlinks
⚙️ In Settings, you can adjust
Content ID: Add a unique identifier for internal tracking
Duration: Enter an estimated time (in minutes) to watch the video. This appears on the activity tile
💡 Tip
Keep the video short and the instructions focused for maximum engagement