(This page provides information to faculty. For information on how to find streaming videos at the library please see the FAQ "How do I Search for Streaming Videos?")
Should I embed or link to a streaming video?
As not all content providers offer embed code (and it may not be work reliably) we recommend that you link to a streaming video from your Learn@Seneca course.
Always test your streaming video link prior to use with students
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Copy & paste the following instructions alongside any links to videos from Seneca Libraries: You will be prompted to login using your Seneca email username and password. If you cannot view [video title] right away, you may be experiencing a slow network or a maximum number of viewers has been reached. In these cases, close your browser window and try again in a couple of minutes. |
Link to a Streaming Video in Your Learn@Seneca Course
To obtain streaming video links that work, always use the links explicitly provided by the streaming service. Do not copy the URL from the browser's URL field. To ensure that the link works within My.Seneca, always set the link to open in a new window.
YouTube
Click on the "Share" button located underneath the video screen. Expand the "Options" link to customize the quality of the video or specify a different start point.
Streaming Videos from the Library
If you find a streaming video from our library search, click on the "..." icon and use the "Permalink" button to copy the persistent link.
Once you have the link of the video, follow the instructions on Learn@Seneca's Help on how to add external links to add the streaming video link into your course. Make sure to make the link visible to participants and set the link to "open in a new window."
Read through our instructions for creating more direct persistent links to specific streaming video resources (Curio, Films on Demand, Kanopy, NFB etc.) offered by Seneca Libraries.