Academic Technology Launchpad: Videos and Media in Blackboard

Instructors may add different types of video or media content to enhance their Blackboard courses. Here's a few suggestions and resources for getting started:

• Our college on-campus computers should be already set up to play back most types of video and media.
• If you are using your own computer, you may need to add a plug-in, player or adjust your settings in order to view some types of media. 
• It's a good idea to have more than one browser. Some types of media may work better in one browser than another and browsers may block some media types from playing. 
• Some content does not work on tablets or mobile devices.
• Some embedded media content displays right in the Blackboard page - with a video or audio player. 
• Sometimes there's a link to another webpage. Links usually open in a new window, so make sure you allow pop-ups.
• You'll want to have a good internet connection to view online videos and media. Media files can be quite large and even with a good connection it may take a while for a video to download to your computer and start playing.
• Be sure to follow any instructions from your instructor.

Working on a multimedia assignment such as creating a video or powerpoint for a class assignment? Learn how the libraries can help you get started: