What is YouTube?
YouTube is a video sharing service where users can watch, like, share, comment and upload their own videos.
- Embedding YouTube Videos: Instructors can embed YouTube videos directly into Canvas course pages or modules.
- Linking to YouTube Videos: Instructors can also provide links to YouTube videos within their Canvas courses. They can add these links in course announcements, assignments, discussions, or any other relevant location. When students click on the link, they will be redirected to the YouTube video in their browser.
- Discussion Board Engagement: Instructors can create discussions on Canvas where students can watch specific YouTube videos and engage in conversation about the content. This encourages interaction and collaboration among students.
- Assignment Submissions: Instructors may ask students to create and upload their own videos to YouTube as part of an assignment. Students can then submit the YouTube video link within Canvas, allowing instructors to review and grade the submissions easily.
- Supplemental Resources: Instructors can curate playlists or collections of YouTube videos that align with the course content. These playlists can be shared with students through Canvas, providing additional resources for self-study or review.
Scope and Cost
YouTube is scoped at the institutional level to all UNF Faculty. It is available free of cost to faculty and students.
Canvas Integration
The YouTube integration allows instructors to search publicly available YouTube videos from within Canvas. An app icon is displayed in your course rich content editor letting you search and click to embed YouTube videos in your course material.
Requirements
YouTube works across most browsers and devices, and it is recommended that users maintain the most up-to-date version of their preferred browser.
Caveats
YouTube can also be accessed directly from the website. Resources can be shared with students by using the direct link from the website, by embedding in course content using the apps option within the Canvas rich content editor, or by linking from within Canvas Studio.
Support Report
The implementation of a grading system for CIRT support not only facilitates efficient resource allocation but also fosters transparency in our service delivery. By self-grading our support levels as A+, B+, and C+, we provide faculty with a transparent framework that outlines the expected level of assistance they can anticipate when reaching out for help.
A support grade of “C+” suggests a baseline level of assistance, indicating that CIRT has a foundational understanding of the application or integration. While competent in addressing common issues, “C+” signifies a lower level of proficiency compared to higher grades. This grade may mean that the application is very new or that the scope is limited to a small number of users. Users of applications assigned a “C+” grade can expect a best effort toward issue resolution, however we cannot guarantee the same level of expertise and efficiency as higher support tiers. We may be dependent on the application vendor or public documentation to address issues, and there may be support delays, especially where specialized knowledge or administrative access beyond our scope is required.
External Resources
To further empower UNF instructors, we provide direct links to the vendor’s support material, ensuring you have access to official resources and expert guidance. Furthermore, we curate and share external support documentation discovered online that may offer valuable insights or alternative perspectives. Our commitment is to provide you with a holistic support experience, combining our internal expertise with external resources to empower you in navigating the intricacies of this application.
Contact CIRT
For UNF faculty seeking to deepen their understanding of this application, schedule personalized training sessions, or initiate the installation process, we encourage you to reach out to the Center for Instruction and Research Technology at cirtlab@unf.edu (904-620-3927).
