Embedding Streaming Media in Canvas

Tips for faculty on using streaming video LTIs in Canvas.

Access LTI as External Tool

  1. To embed a video player, please use Method 1 to access Alexander Street LTI in Canvas: Click on +Module > +Item > External Tool > AlexanderStreet.

If you use Method 2: Add Page > Apps, you can only add a permalink to a video.

 

  1. Uncheck "Load in a New Tab" and click on Add Item. This step will link you to AlexanderPress LTI.

Uncheck Load in a new tab

Link Resource from AlexanderStreet

  1. Search AlexanderStreet for your video > click on Select This.

search and select a video

 

  1. The LTI creates a permalink accessible to students off campus. You may edit the page name if desired.
  2. Click on Add Item.

add item

View Streaming Video

  1. A video is embedded in your course module. You may edit the title here:

Video added to a module

 

  1. When you click on the title, a video player is launched.

video player embeded