Embed Videos

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Do not link to a video. The only exception is if it is an Additional Resource.

You must find a replacement video if the requested video cannot be embedded or played on our site.

You must watch the entire video. Even if only part of it is included in the lesson, you must assume the student could watch the whole video. The video content must meet Elephango standards.

Avoid videos with copyrighted content (such as a song) because they will likely be pulled from YouTube, forcing someone to find a replacement for the lesson.

If you need a replacement, look for reputable channels from organizations rather than people. A video that has been around for a while and has many views is also a safer bet.

Embed Video Using HTML Code

The developer requests a video be added and provides the URL. (red arrow)

 

  1. Follow the URL to YouTube.
  1. Verify that the YouTube channel is reputable. (yellow)
  1. Click the Share button. (red arrow)

 

  1. Click the Embed button. (red arrow)

 

If you see this, the video cannot be embedded. You must find a replacement video.

 

  1. Copy the HTML code. You can highlight the code and copy it or click the Copy button. (red arrow)

 

  1. Paste the HTML code into the lesson where the video should be. (orange arrow)

 

  1. When the entire area’s HTML code is ready, copy and paste it into Edovate. Ensure you are adding to the correct version. (red arrow)

 

  1. Click Save. (purple arrow)
  1. Ensure the version you want showing on Elephango is green. (red arrow)

 

  1. Go to Elephango and make sure the video plays properly.

 

NOTE: Other sites, such as Vimeo, also allow the embedding of videos. You MUST determine if the copyright of every video will enable us to embed it.

Add Video Using H5P

  • Why might you need to use an H5P to add a video?

You may need to add questions or other interactives to the video using the Interactive Video H5P.

The developer may have requested several videos, such as examples of different music styles, be added in a row. Use the Course Presentation H5P to make a slide deck of the videos.

The Column H5P allows you to add a video and another H5P, such as a Summary, using one H5P. It also allows you to add an original video to a lesson.

NOTE: You must ensure that the video is original or allowed to be included, such as a public domain video.

Consult Generate and Embed H5P Interactives for in-depth direction on creating H5Ps with videos. You will need the video file or the video URL.

You embed the H5P code into the lesson as directed to embed the video code above.

Cite the Video

You must include a citation for every video used within the lesson unless it is an original video created by you or the developer.

NOTE: If the original video includes copyright material, such as a screencast of how to use an online source, you must include a citation for that material.

If you have altered the video in any fashion, you must note that at the end of the citation.

Examples:

“Racoon Demonstrates Problem Solving Skills | Earth Unplugged“. BBC Earth Unplugged. 08/3.0/2018. YouTube. Terms of Service.

“50 People Tell Us Words Or Phrases Only Their State Uses | Culturally Speaking“. Condé Nast Traveler. 08/10/2020. YouTube. Terms of Service. Run time edited.

“A Pet Kitten Resting And Trying To Catch Insect In The Grass“. Atakan Ozkan. 10/22/2019. Pexels. Free to use.

“Understanding Fractions“. MathExpression.com. 03/31/2014. Vimeo. Terms of Service. Interactions added.