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How to Use Films on Demand

Embedding Films on Demand Titles in Canvas

Films on Demand
 

Adding films or segments from Films on Demand to Canvas is quite simple and can be done directly through the Insert tool in Canvas.

To Embed a Film From Within a Canvas Page:

  • Create a Canvas page (usually within a module)
  • Edit the page
  • Select the Tools button on the toolbar > Apps > View All > Select Library Resources - Films On Demand
  • Search for a film or segment within Films on Demand
  • Click on Preview next to any film or segment you want to view
  • When you have made your selection, click the Embed menu next to the film or segment and select an option:
    • Record URL will allow you to copy the record URL to insert
    • Embed Small, Embed Medium, or Embed Large will insert the video window directly into your page
  • Click the Save button when you are finished

Canvas LTI instructions

 

To Embed a Film From Within a Canvas Module

  • Open Canvas and go to a module (or create a new module)
  • Select the + icon in the module heading
  • In the Add drop-down menu, select External Tool
  • In the External Tool menu, Select Library Resources - Films On Demand
  • Search for a film or segment within Films on Demand
  • Click on Preview next to any film or segment you want to view
  • When you have made your selection, click the Embed menu next to the film or segment and select an option:
    • Record URL will allow you to copy the record URL to insert
    • Embed Small, Embed Medium, or Embed Large will insert the video window directly into your page
  • After the film is selected, scroll down in the Add Item window to see the page name and change "Library Resources - Films on Demand" to the film title
    • Select any indentation and "Load in a new tab" options
  • Click the Add Item button when you are finished
  • Find the Film in the Canvas Module menu and Publish it