1.19.1. Six steps to use videos in the course element «Single page»
This instruction helps you to quickly add a single page to your course and embed a video. If you want to integrate a video in a single page already existing just open that single page in the editor and continue with «Step 3: Embed a video in a single page».
| Step 1: Open the course editor and add the course element «Single page» | ||
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| 1 | In learning resources, search for your course in the section «My entries» before opening it. |  |
| 2 | Click on «Course editor» in the tool box «Course tools» on your right. | |
| 3 | Select «Single page» in the tool box «Insert course elements» on your right. | |
| 4 | Determine the position of your course element «Single page» and save your settings. | |
| 5 | In the tab «Title and description» you should indicate a short title for your course element before saving your settings. | |
| Step 2: Create a single page | ||
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| 1 | In the tab «Page content» just click on «Select or create page». |  |
| 2 | Choose an adequate name for your new «HTML page» and click on «Create». | |
| Step 3: Embed video in single page | ||
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| 1 | Select the option «Embed video» from the menu. |  |
| Step 4: Add or edit video | ||
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| 1 | Select the necessary format for your video in the section «Type» from the pull-down menu. |  |
| 2 | In case you select a streaming server (HTTP or RTMP) in the section «Type» the additional field «Streaming server» will appear. Here your should indicate your server's IP address or the address of your application script on that server. | |
| 3 | Indicate your external server's IP address in the field «Address» or a file by means of the search icon next to the address field. (If there aren't any files to choose from in the storage folder you have to upload a file first). | |
| 4 | Indicate your data in the field «Dimensions». We recommend:
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| 5 | Click on «Insert». | |
| Step 5: Save single page | ||
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| 1 | Click on «Save and close». |  |
| Step 6: Publish and activate course | ||
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| 1 | Select «Publish» in the tool box «Editor tools» on your right. |  |
| 2 | Click on course element before clicking «Next». | |
| 3 | Select «All registered OLAT users» from the pull-down menu, section «Change course access». | |
| 4 | Click on «Finish». | |
Your single page is now embedded.
Other formats (Flash, Quicktime, Shockwave, Windows Media, Real Media) can be embedded via multimedia.