YouTube

Introduction

YouTube is a video sharing service where users can watch, like, share, comment and upload their own videos. Videos can be streamed on PCs, laptops, tablets and via mobile phones.

Features

A pasted link to any YouTube video will automatically be converted into an embedded video
Easy access via the Rich Content Editor; click a button to embed videos in your course
Integrated with Canvas Studio where you can create video quizzes, add captions, and view insights.

Getting Started

The YouTube integration is automatically available in all courses at ISU.

Instructor Resources

Using YouTube videos in your Canvas course (Instructor)

To add YouTube videos to your course, follow the steps in these guides:

To work with YouTube videos in Canvas, follow the steps in these guides:

Student Resources

Using YouTube videos in your Canvas course

YouTube videos can be embedded in anything that uses the Rich Content Editor. Follow this guide to learn how to embed a YouTube video in discussion replies, wiki pages, assignment submissions, and more:

How do I link to a YouTube video in a discussion reply as a student?

Online Documentation

Training

Licensing

YouTube is freely available for all users. A separate account is not needed to view or embed YouTube videos in Canvas.

Support

YouTube help center
ISU Solution Center: solution@iastate.edu / 515-294-4000

News & Updates

Canvas Release: Maintenance windows and deprecated features (July 17, 2021)

The July 17, 2021 Canvas Release discusses the addition of maintenance windows and the removal of deprecated features.

July 13, 2021

Canvas Deploy: terminology, assignments, faculty journal messages, offline exports, and accessibility (July 21, 2021)

The July 21, 2021 Canvas Deploy includes changes to terminology, assignments, faculty journal messages, offline exports, and accessibility features.

July 13, 2021

Canvas Deploy: Gradebook CSV columns, assignment buttons and notifications, rich content editor, and accessibility (July 7, 2021)

The July 7, 2021 Canvas Deploy includes changes to exported Gradebook CSV columns, assignment buttons and notifications, rich content editor, and accessibility features.

July 13, 2021

See recent YouTube updates.