Streaming vendors may provide access to titles for promotional purposes without notice in their platforms. The library only supports access to licensed content. Licensed titles are discoverable through OneSearch.
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Faculty can share streaming video with students through Canvas and course shells are available for all classes. At the start of each semester, review your Canvas course shell and confirm that your streaming media links are active. Also check the expiration dates for all licensed streaming video included in your Canvas course.
Most streaming video databases generate embed codes that enable students to watch films through a video player within Canvas.
Note: Upgrade to the new Canvas Rich Content Editor (RCE) to access enhanced media integration capabilities.
Films on Demand is fully integrated with Canvas. Use embed codes to enable viewing within a Canvas page. Use the Record URL to enable viewing in a new browser window via an external link.
Note: If you are unable to embed content using Films on Demand tools, check to see if your browser is blocking cookies and adjust your settings.
Embed an entire video
(i.e., "Click on the play button to start the video. If the video does not load in the window below, use this direct link. Be sure to return to Canvas to complete this module when done watching a video.")
Embed a predefined segment
Embed a custom segment
Note: Refer to the Clipping section of this guide to learn how to create custom segments.
Embed a playlist
Create a playlist
Make a playlist searchable
Note: Embed searchable playlists via the Canvas External Tools or Apps icon.
Docuseek is not integrated with Canvas but embed codes are provided to enable viewing within a Canvas page.
Embed an entire video
Add a video link
New Day Films is not integrated with Canvas but you can use the library catalog record permalink. Links to films can be added to a Canvas page and will open in a new browser window where the film will be viewed.
Add a video link
Swank is not integrated with Canvas but links are provided. Links to films can be added to a Canvas page and will open in a new browser window where the film will be viewed.
Add a video link
Tips
Enter a film title into Google Image Search to find film posters and DVD covers for Canvas.
Lumière is not integrated with Canvas but links are provided. You have the option of adding direct links to a Canvas page that opens in a new browser window or using the *Lumiere Embed Code Template provided below. Faculty must embed Lumière links in a Canvas page or module.
Add a video link
Note: Refer to the Clipping section of this guide to learn how to create clips.
*Lumiere Embed Code Template
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If the video doesn't display correctly, try watching the <a href="original URL from Lumiere">Video at the External URL.</a></span></p>
<iframe scrolling='no' frameborder='0' style='width: 100%; height: 512px; border:0;' src='copied video address ending in.mp4' webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>
Kanopy is not integrated with Canvas but embed codes are provided to enable viewing within a Canvas page.
Embed an entire video
Note: Refer to the Clipping section of this guide to learn how to create clips.
3C Media Solutions is fully integrated with Canvas. Use embed codes to enable viewing within a Canvas page.
Embed your instructional video