How to Embed Videos into Your Brightspace Course

Introduction:

Enhance your Brightspace course with engaging video content by embedding videos directly into your modules or assignments! This will allow students to directly see the recordings without the use of a direct link.

In this article, we will walk instructors through the simple steps of embedding videos using Panopto recordings.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. 1. Click Content within your course.
2. 2. From the Content edit page, locate the appropriate module/unit for addition. Select the module/unit, and click on Create New.
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4. 3. Then select the content type you'd like to add (ex. HTML Document, New Assignment, New Quiz, etc.). 

1. 4. From the Create section, select the Insert Stuff button.
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3. 5. The Insert Stuff menu will appear as a pop-up window. Scroll down and select your Panopto tool.
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5. 6. Using the interior scroll bar in the tool, scroll to locate the video you want to embed and select the radio button to the left of the video.
6. 7. Using the exterior scroll bar in the tool, scroll to the bottom and select the Insert button to embed the selected content.
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8. 8. You can preview the video(s) selected, and then select Insert to insert them in your new content item.
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Additional Resources:

• • How to Embed Videos into a D2L Brightspace Course Using the Insert Stuff Tool | Panopto Support
• • Learn About the Features of the Embedded Video Viewer | Panopto Support

FAQ Section:

• • I do not see the Insert Stuff icon?
  • Please speak to the admin of your organization to help set up the Panopto "Insert Stuff Tool" in D2L Brightspace for LTI 1.1. or create a help desk ticket using the COLTT's ticketing system: Submit a ticket through the Support Center | UTRGV COLTT
• • How can I embed a YouTube video into Brightspace?
  • Use Insert Stuff to add third-party content anywhere Brightspace Editor is available.
  • See: Add third-party content from Insert Stuff | Brightspace Higher Education Article