Embed YuJa videos in Brightspace

Adding or updating videos and lecture recordings in Brightspace can be done directly in Content or by bulk uploading to the YuJa Media Library and then generating embed links through Brightspace.

The most straightforward workflow likely involves creating Content items and embedding videos directly into Brightspace HTML/text pages. Adding video in this way will facilitate both uploading, embedding, and automatic caption generation. These videos will then appear in the Media Library.

Embed YuJa videos with the HTML/text editor and Insert Stuff

1. Open a text editor in the Brightspace location where the YuJa video will be embedded. This will likely be an HTML/text document in the Content area, although the same options are available in other places like an Assignment description or an Announcement.

2. Select Insert Stuff and then YuJa Media Chooser.

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   The Insert Stuff button in the text editor.

3. The YuJa Media Chooser pop-up window will provide options to choose a video from the YuJa Media Library or to upload something new.

4. Search for or select the video to be embedded, then click Insert Content in the bottom-right.

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   Search or select the video to be embedded, then click Insert Content.

Filter options allow experienced users to easily move through uploaded and organized video folders and playlists as they exist in the YuJa Media Library.

5. The next screen will display a preview of the video, which may still be processing if recently uploaded. At this point, the Next button in the bottom left has become Insert, click it to embed the video.

6. Once inserted, the embedded YuJa video will appear and can be played directly in the Content area.

Embed multiple videos as a YuJa Playlist

A playlist of multiple videos can be embedded into a single object (on a single HTML page). This may be an ideal way to present students with a series of related items.

The Media Chooser will allow for the selection of multiple videos, simply by clicking them one at a time.

Alternatively, folders in the YuJa Media Library can be converted into Playlists and then selected at this stage.

The subsequent preview page will display all videos listed in the Upcoming Media section, where the first selected item is also the display image.

Once inserted, a Playlist will display the first video in the standard video player, with the upcoming section below. Clicking any of the upcoming videos will begin playback for that item.