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Embed a YouTube Video in a Canvas Module
You can embed a YouTube video directly into a Canvas module so students can access it within the course structure. This method uses the External Tool option inside Modules.
- Open your Canvas course.
- Select Modules from the course navigation menu.
- Locate the module where you want to add the video and select the + button.
- In the drop-down menu, select External Tool.
- From the list of tools, select YouTube.
- In the YouTube search window, paste the video URL into the search bar or search by topic.
- Select Embed when you find the correct video.
- Select Add Item to place the video in the module.
- If needed, drag and drop the item to reorder it within the module.
- Select Publish to make the video visible to students.
The YouTube video will now appear directly in the module for students to access.
Still need help? Faculty and staff can reach out to the Technology and Learning Program. Students can reach out to the Center for Technology Equity.
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