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== FAQ ==
Question: I want to add my video as a link on my course page instead of an embedded video player
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==== '''Q''': I want to add my video as a link on my course page instead of an embedded video player ====
Answer: It is possible to disable the embedding functionality of learnIT Media by disabling the [[Filter|filter]] called "Embed learnIT Media as a video player". This will, however, disable the embedding of video players from learnIT Media everywhere on your course, also on Page and Book resources as well as in fora and other activities.  
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'''A''': It is possible to disable the embedding functionality of learnIT Media by disabling the [[Filter|filter]] called "Embed learnIT Media as a video player". This will, however, disable the embedding of video players from learnIT Media everywhere on your course, also on Page and Book resources as well as in fora and other activities.  
 
[[File:Video resource with custom title.png|frameless|right|Video Resource with custom title]]
 
[[File:Video resource with custom title.png|frameless|right|Video Resource with custom title]]
 
A better solution, if you want to add links to a video resource, is to use the [[Video Resource activity|Video Resource]] from the Activity & Resource picker. By doing so, you will create a learning element from your video that will be presented with an icon and a text of your choice. This will make your video element stand out and be more easily noticed by your students.
 
A better solution, if you want to add links to a video resource, is to use the [[Video Resource activity|Video Resource]] from the Activity & Resource picker. By doing so, you will create a learning element from your video that will be presented with an icon and a text of your choice. This will make your video element stand out and be more easily noticed by your students.

Revision as of 07:59, 29 June 2021

learnIT Media

learnIT Media (based on Kaltura) is ITU's educational video platform. It is accessible via learnIT and videos are easily shared on courses and through learnIT activities.

learnIT Media is divided into the following areas

Browse & Embed

Text editor button for embedding videos from your media library

This is the interface used for embedding videos via activities and resources on learnIT. You access this area by locating the learnIT Media button within the text editor or using any of the included activities and resources; Quiz Video, Video Resource, or Assignment Video.

FAQ

Q: I want to add my video as a link on my course page instead of an embedded video player

A: It is possible to disable the embedding functionality of learnIT Media by disabling the filter called "Embed learnIT Media as a video player". This will, however, disable the embedding of video players from learnIT Media everywhere on your course, also on Page and Book resources as well as in fora and other activities.

Video Resource with custom title

A better solution, if you want to add links to a video resource, is to use the Video Resource from the Activity & Resource picker. By doing so, you will create a learning element from your video that will be presented with an icon and a text of your choice. This will make your video element stand out and be more easily noticed by your students.