Use a LTI to Seamlessly Upload Videos

Canvas continually works to update the user experience within Canvas and while we don't always see these features, we wanted to point out one you might consider implementing in your Canvas course.

In Canvas LIT stands for Learning Tool Interoperability.  These are external tools which have been designed to operate within Canvas.  The LTIs create functionality which enable a more streamline user experience.  You can read in more depth about LIT's here.

Here is how to link a YouTube video using the LTI tool.

Step 1: Open your Canvas Course and click on 'Settings'

Step 2: Click the 'Apps' tab

Step 3: Add a new app by clicking the 'View the App Configuration' button

Step 4: Scroll down to view a selection of apps and choose one to install

Step 5: Add the tool

Step 6: The app will appear in your list of External Apps

Step 7: When you add content to your module, select 'External Tool' and choose which tool you desire [in this example we chose YouTube] 

Step 8: Select a resource to link from your External Tool

Step 9: The chosen URL will appear in the URL window, along with the Page Name [which you can modify] and then click 'Add Item'

Then within the Module content will appear, in this instance the video. This streamlines your uploading process and allows for the content [video in this example] to open directly inside Canvas.

The details for these new features have been sourced from Canvas’ User Guides.  Please feel free to contact me (mwiseman@baypath.edu) for any questions you may have about using Canvas for your Bay Path class.