Adding YouTube Videos into Blackboard

Below are the four methods on how to add YouTube videos into your Blackboard course. Each option has pros and cons listed, so you can choose which method will work best for you. Click on the links for instructions on how to embed a YouTube video into Blackboard.

1. Copying and Pasting a YouTube Link to the Blackboard Text Editor:

  • Works with Public and Unlisted YouTube Videos
  • Full Screen mode is available
  • Simplest way to add YouTube to Blackboard

 

2. Embedding a YouTube Video via the Add Content Button:

  • YouTube videos MUST be Public
  • Videos can play in Full Screen mode

 


3. Embedding a YouTube Video with the HTML Editor:

  • Works with Public and Unlisted YouTube videos
  • Videos can play in Full Screen mode
  • Slightly more complicated to add to Blackboard

 

4. Embedding a YouTube Video via the Mashup Feature:

  • YouTube videos MUST be Public
  • Videos can be played in Full Screen mode

 

NOTE: Private YouTube videos cannot be added to Blackboard.