Add a Video Link into Blackboard
Step 1: Enter into the Learning Units area or into the folder where you plan to add the video.
Step 2: Choose Built Content > Item from the drop-down.
Step 3: Give the item a name and provide any instructions in the text box.
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Step 4: Click the Insert Content Link icon (paper clip).
Step 5: Choose Source URL.
Step 6: Copy and paste your video URL in the box and click Submit.
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Step 7: You can now rename the Name of Link to File to give it a title instead of a URL. Example:
Plasmolysis.Hemolysis. Click Submit when you have made your changes.
Step 8: After hitting Submit, you will now see a preview of the video link you will be uploading on
the Create Item page. Hit Submit to confirm and post to class.
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Finished: You will get a green confirmation bar that it was successfully posted and taken back to
Learning Units or the folder. These materials are now available in your Blackboard course.
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