Insert media (Original)
This guide describes how to insert media using the Learn.UQ text editor.
Insert EchoVideo media
EchoVideo content includes videos and audio, recording a video from a webcam or recording a screencast with optional video and audio.
- Click on the Add content button on the text editor.
Note: If the button is not visible, click the 3 dots button on the right of the editor to expand the text editor.
- Select the EchoVideo Deep Linking Tool.
For instructions and tips on recording your videos, please refer to the Record video or audio though EchoVideo guide.
- Click on the Upload Media link.
Note: Only complete this step if your video has not already been uploaded to your EchoVideo library.
- Click on Select Files to Upload (or use one of the other options).
- Navigate to and select the required video file.
- Click on the Upload button.
Tip: For further information about how long files can take to upload, refer to the Upload speeds guide.
- Click on the Close button.
- Click on the Launch Media Picker link.
- Select the required video and click on the Next button.
- Click on the Embed button.
- The video will appear in the textbox. Click on the Submit button.
Insert a YouTube video
Embed a video video
To insert YouTube videos on campus, you need to be signed into the UQ Internet Management System.
- Click on the Add content button on the text editor.
Note: If the button is not visible, click the 3 dots button on the right of the editor to expand the text editor.
- Select YouTube Video from the pop-up window.
Search for video
- Enter the keywords you want to search for into the Search textbox.
- Click the Go button.
- Search results will be displayed.
- Click the Select button to choose the desired video.
Add YouTube content to the course
- Edit the title in the Name textbox if needed.
Mash-up options
- Select a view from the View drop-down menu:
- Thumbnail – click on a small image to open the video.
- Text link with player – click on this link to open the video.
- Embed video – a full-size video link is inserted into the page.
Note: The owner of the YouTube video can select to not allow the video to be embedded. It is recommended that you use the Thumbnail option.
- Select the Yes radio button for the setting Show YouTube URL.
- Select the Yes radio button for the setting Show YouTube information.
Tip: Best practice is to include as much information as possible about the video.
- Click on the Submit button.
The video will be displayed in the text editor.
Preview your link
- Click the Preview button (an eye icon) in the text editor to test your YouTube video.
- Click on the Submit button. when finished.