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Linking to a Library Webpage

  1. Copy the url from the address bar on the library page
  2. From your D2L course Contents, choose New > Create Link
  3. Paste the link in the pop-up box URL field (adding a name if you wish) and click 'Create'
  4. Remember to test your link.

Please consider including Library links in the Resources section of your course page:

Self Directed Module for Students

Access the Library Core Skills Module

Please note: The certificate must be saved or printed upon completion of the module. Results will not be emailed.

Linking to Database Articles

To link to items found in Primo, or any individual EBSCO database, you must use the Permalink feature.

  1. Navigate to the viewer page for the article you wish to link
  2. Click on the Permalink icon on  the right-hand toolbar.
  3. Copy the url that is now displayed in a box directly above the viewer.
  4. From your D2L course Contents, choose New > Create Link
  5. Paste the link in the pop-up box URL field (adding a name if you wish) and click 'Create'
  6. Remember to test your link.

Do NOT copy and paste the URL from your browser's address bar or use the bookmark/ favourites feature of your browser. This will not provide a stable link.

browser window diagram for permalinking locations

 

Linking to eBooks in D2L

To link to an ebook found in Primo, or any individual EBSCO database, you must use the Permalink feature.

  1. Navigate to the viewer page for the eBook you wish to link (PDF or ePub)
  2. Click on the Permalink icon on the upper horizontal menu bar
  3. Copy the url that is now displayed in a box directly above the viewer.
  4. From your D2L course Contents, choose New > Create Link
  5. Paste the link in the pop-up box URL field (adding a name if you wish) and click 'Create'
  6. Remember to test your link.

Do NOT copy and paste the URL from your browser's address bar or use the bookmark/favourites feature of your browser. This will not provide a stable link.

browser window for EBSCO permalinking

 To link to eBooks from the ProQuest platform you must use the Permalink feature.

  1. Navigate to the viewer page for the eBook you wish to link
  2. Click on the Permalink icon on the horizontal toolbar at the top of the viewer.
  3. Copy the url that is now displayed in a box directly above the viewer.
  4. From your D2L course Contents, choose New > Create Link
  5. Paste the link in the pop-up box URL field (adding a name if you wish) and click 'Create'
  6. Remember to test your link.

Do NOT copy and paste the URL from your browser's address bar or use the bookmark/ favourites feature of your browser. This will not provide a stable link.

browser window showing permalink sharing in ProQuest

To link to eBooks from the CREDO platform you must use the Permalink feature.

  1. Navigate to the viewer page for the eBook you wish to link
  2. Click on the Permalink icon on the horizontal toolbar at the top of the viewer.
  3. Copy the url that is now displayed in a box directly above the viewer.
  4. From your D2L course Contents, choose New > Create Link
  5. Paste the link in the pop-up box URL field (adding a name if you wish) and click 'Create'
  6. Remember to test your link.

Do NOT copy and paste the URL from your browser's address bar or use the bookmark/ favourites feature of your browser. This will not provide a stable link.

browser window showing permalinking in CREDO

Embedding Videos in D2L

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Linking Films On Demand into D2L

Linking a video from Films On Demand (FOD) right into the content of your class D2L page is easy! Students are able to watch or re-watch films for class right at home. 

Keep in mind that even though students are logged into D2L, they will still be required to use their library login to access Films On Demand. Questions about library login access can be emailed to Library@flemingcollege.ca

Follow the steps below to embed a FOD video into a new or existing D2L page:

1. Find the video you’d like to embed in the FOD database. (Forget how to access Films On Demand? Check out our video streaming Libguide)

2. Below the FOD video player, click the "Share" icon

image showing Films on Demand video player

 

3. Select the "Link/Embed" tab. You can then copy the link to the entire film, or choose just a segment. 

image showing how to share links in Films on Demand

4. Now open your D2L Course Page and select the module you would like the link to appear

5. Inside the content module, select “New” and choose “Create a link”

image showing the creation of a new link in Films on Demand

6. Give your video link a title and paste the URL

image showing new link Title and URL fields

7. Select "Create"! Your video link should now appear in D2L

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Embedding Video Links from Curio into D2L

Linking videos from Cuio into D2L can be done in a few easy steps and allows students to watch or re-watch a film assigned in class, right from home!

Follow the steps below to embed a Curio video in to a new or existing D2L page:

1. Find the video you'd like to embed on the Curio website. (Forget how to access Curio? Check out our video streaming libguide)

2. Below the video player, click the "share" link

3. Select and copy permalink url

image of permalink in Curio

4. Now open your D2L Course Page and select the module you would like the video to appear.

5. Inside the content module, select "New and "Create a Link"

image showing creating a new link in Curio

6. Add a title and paste the Curio link into the URL text box, then hit "create".

image showing title and URL locations in Curio new link windows

7. You've now created a link to your Curio video that students can access!

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Embedding Video Links from Kanopy into D2L

Linking videos from Kanopy is a great way to assign films to your students who can watch or re-watch videos from home, and requires a just a few quick steps!

1. Locate the video you’d like to link from in the Kanopy database. (Forget how to access Kanopy? Check out our video streaming Libguide.

2. Below the Kanopy video player, click the “share/embed” link.

3. Select and copy the Share Link

4. Now open your D2L Course Page and select the module you would like the video to appear

5. Inside the content module, select “New” and “Create a Link"

6. Add a title and paste the link into the URL text box, then select “create”.

7. You’ve now created a link to a Kanopy video your students can access!

Did you know that YouTube generates automatic captions for videos you upload?  While the tech is impressive, it's far from perfect!

Always remember to edit your auto-captions to increase clarity, improve viewers’ comprehension, and provide equitable access. The handout below provides instructions for editing.

Further information and instructions for captioning can be found on The Learning Portal Faculty Toolkit: AODA pages.

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