TC Digital Media (YuJa) in Canvas

TC Digital Media (YuJa) in Canvas

Faculty Instructional Guide: Sharing Videos

TC Digital Media, powered by YuJa, allows faculty to record, store, and share instructional videos directly within Canvas.

Overview

There are three ways to share TC Digital Media videos in Canvas. Each method supports different instructional needs:

  • Embed the video within a page or module
     Recommended and easiest option. Displays the video directly within course content, keeping it in context for students.
  • Post the video as a link
     Creates a clean, clickable hyperlink. Ideal when sharing many videos.
  • Target a TCDM Course Channel
     Uses the Canvas roster to display videos as a playlist. While useful for live webcasts, this method is generally not recommended because it separates videos from course content.

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Embedding is best for a small number of videos and keeps learning materials in one place. If you plan to share more than five videos on a single page, consider linking instead to avoid clutter.

Embed on a Canvas Page

  1. Navigate to the Canvas page where you want the video to appear
  2. Click Edit and place your cursor in the content area
  3. Select the TCDM icon in the rich text editor toolbar
  4. Choose your video(s) using the TCDM Media Chooser, you can also “Upload a Video” or “Create a Recording” from here.
    • Use the Search box or Load More arrow if needed
  5. Click Insert Content
  6. Click Save

Video Tutorial: https://tc.yuja.com/V/Video?v=15474462&node=67023063&a=86195939

Embed in a Canvas Module

  1. Click the + button in the desired module
  2. From the dropdown menu, select External Tool
  3. Choose TCDM Media (located at the bottom of the list)
  4. Select one video from the TCDM Media Chooser
  5. (Optional) Edit the Page Name to rename the item
  6. Click Add Item

Video Tutorial: https://tc.yuja.com/V/Video?v=15474431&node=67023004&a=89374824

 

 

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This method works well when organizing multiple videos and creates a streamlined course layout.

Step 1: Copy the Video Link from TCDM

  1. Go to your TCDM app through your TC Portal or click on the TCDM External Tool tab on your canvas course and click on the  Media Library through.
  2. Hover over the video you want to share
  3. Click More
  4. Select Links from the left menu
  5. Copy the Direct Link at the top

Step 2A: Add the Link to a Canvas Page

  1. Open the page and click Edit
  2. Place your cursor where the link should appear
  3. Highlight text you want to make clickable (recommended)
  4. Select Insert → Link → External Link
  5. Paste the link and click Done
  6. Click Save

Step 2B: Add the Link to a Canvas Module

  1. Click the + button in the module
  2. Select External URL from the dropdown
  3. Paste the video link
  4. Enter a descriptive title in Page Name
  5. Click Add Item

Video Tutorial: https://tc.yuja.com/V/Video?v=15474559&node=67023329&a=139379696

 

 

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This method shares videos through a course-specific playlist connected to the Canvas roster. Students access content by clicking the TCDM link in the course navigation. 

Note: This approach is not typically recommended because it separates videos from instructional context.

  1. In your Canvas course, click the TCDM External Tool tab in the left navigation menu.
  2. Record or upload your video to TCDM.  When finished, choose one of the following options:
  • Save – Stores the video in your Media Library only.
  • Publish – This option appears when you hover over the video card on the TCDM dashboard after saving it to your Media Library. Selecting Publish makes the video available in your course channel.

  1. On the Publish to Channels screen, locate your course under the available channels.
  2. Select your course and move it to the Selected Channels column.
  3. Click Save to complete the publishing process.

Video Tutorial: https://tc.yuja.com/V/Video?v=15474391&node=67022844&a=143266808

 

 

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