Adding a YouTube Video to Learnscape Using YouTube Connect

Relevant to: Learnscape, YouTube, Accessibility

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Kaltura’s YouTube Connect feature allows you to link videos from YouTube directly into your Kaltura account. This provides seamless access, captioning, and the ability to share videos in your courses or other platforms that integrate with Kaltura.

Steps to Add a YouTube Video

  1. Log in to Learnscape
    Sign in to your institution’s Learnscape.

  2. Select “Add New” → “YouTube”
    From the top navigation bar, click Add New and choose YouTube from the dropdown menu.

  3. Enter the YouTube Video URL

    • Copy the URL of the YouTube video you’d like to add.

    • Paste it into the provided field in Learnscape.

    • Click Preview to confirm the video loads correctly.

  4. Complete the Video Details

    • Add a title, description, and tags.

    • These fields help with organization and searchability.

  5. Save and Publish

    • Choose your publishing options (Private, Unlisted, or Published to a category/channel).

    • Click Save to add the video to your Media Library.

Captions and Accessibility

  • Automatic Captions:
    All YouTube videos added to Learnscape will automatically have machine-generated captions applied.

  • Accuracy Reminder:
    Machine captions are not perfect. Users are responsible for reviewing captions for accuracy and making necessary edits. This ensures compliance with accessibility requirements and provides a better experience for all viewers.

Notes and Best Practices

  • Accuracy is critical for many students with disabilities, so you will need to edit the captions to correct any errors.

  • Keep titles and descriptions meaningful so others can easily find and use the video.

By following these steps, you can quickly enrich your courses and media libraries with video content while ensuring accessibility standards are met.

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