Streaming vendors may provide access to titles for promotional purposes without notice in their platforms. The library only supports access to licensed content. Kanopy Currently Licensed Titles List
Faculty can share streaming video with students through Canvas and course shells are available for all classes. At the start of each semester, review your Canvas course shell and confirm that your streaming media links are active. Also check the expiration dates for all licensed streaming video included in your Canvas course.
Most streaming video databases generate embed codes that enable students to watch films through a video player within Canvas.
Instead, you can link to films using the following instructions:
1) Under the video you would like to embed, click "Share."
2) Click the "Copy" button to copy the URL and then paste it into your Canvas shell.
When your students click this link off campus, they will be prompted to enter their student email address. This will redirect them through Portal login (the Canvas login).
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Tips
Use Films on Demand's "Advanced Search" then filter by "Custom Content" to browse films owned by the library. Results can also be filtered by producer (i.e. HBO, PBS, etc.).
Use the Films on Demand Canvas app.
Edit the page where you will add the Films on Demand film. Select the apps icon from the tool bar. |
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Locate Films on Demand from the list. | ![]() |
Enter search terms/title in the search area. | ![]() |
Select the film and use the Embed dropdown to choose the size of the film embed. The films will be added to the page. | ![]() |
Kanopy is not integrated with Canvas*. It provides embed codes that enable viewing within a Canvas page.
*There is no Canvas Kanopy app.
Embedding Video into Canvas:
1. Copy the embed link that is visible in the upper right corner of the video once it start to play. Example here.
2. Paste the video into Canvas the embed link. The embed icon to the far right in the editing tool bar. Paste in link and save.
How to embed media from an external source (Canvas Instructions)
Instead, follow these instructions to get a shareable link to the content you would like to share.
TechConnect (was 3C Media Solutions) is fully integrated with Canvas and found on the Canvas toolbar. Use embed codes to enable viewing within a Canvas page.
Embed your instructional video
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