How do I link an Alexander Street video in my course?
You will learn how to link to an Alexander Street video in your course in Canvas, so that your students will be able to view the entire video. This process will create a "Permalink".
1. Log in to the CSUF Portal and go to your Canvas course.
2. In a new tab, go to video.alexanderstreet.com
By using this link to Alexander Street, you should be logged in automatically via the Library, but you might still need to login in the library.
3. Search for the video you want.
4. Once you have found the video you want to use, click on Share.
5. Click on Copy.
For greatest compatibility across web browsers, you may want to use the "Via permalink" Copy button, which is what we are doing in this guide.
6. Click on the course tab and then on the + button.
7. Using the dropdown menu, select External URL.
8. Paste the URL you just copied.
9. Type a Page Name for this link.
10. Be sure to have the Load in a new tab ticked.
Loading in a new tab might not be required, but it will make it easier for your student in general as some web browsers don't like to play a video inside of Canvas.
11. Click on Add Item.
12. The link will now appear in the Module.
13. Click on the link to verify that it works.
14. If the library login site pops up, you will need to login, in order to view the video. Use your standard CSUF Portal login credentials.
15. Click on Accept All button
16. Click on Play.
17. The video should play.
18. Click on Transcript to verify that your students can read along if needed.
Article Summary
You have now learned how to create a Permalink for your Alexander Street video.