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Below is a step‐by‐step guide for embedding YouTube videos into your teaching tools (Classroom, Slides, Sites, Canva and Docs). Although the direct YouTube website is disabled for students, they will still be able to view videos when they are embedded in these platforms. Follow the steps below to integrate video content seamlessly into your lessons.

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1. Embedding YouTube Videos in Google Classroom

Even though students cannot access YouTube directly, embedded videos in Classroom posts remain viewable.

Steps:

1. Open Your Class:
   Sign in to Google Classroom and select the class where you want to add the video.

2. Create a New Post or Assignment:
   Click on the Classwork tab and then click Create. Choose Assignment, Material, or another post type.

3. Add a YouTube Video:
   In the post editor, click the + (Add) button and select YouTube.

4. Find Your Video:
   Search: Use keywords to find the video.
   Paste URL: Alternatively, paste the full YouTube URL in the search field.

5. Select and Attach:
   Click on the desired video and then press Add. The video will appear as an embedded item in your post.

6. Publish:
   Add any additional instructions, then click Assign or Post to share the content with your students.

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2. Embedding YouTube Videos in Google Slides

Students can watch the embedded videos in your presentations even if the YouTube site is disabled for direct access.

Steps:

1. Open Your Presentation:
   Go to Google Slides and open the presentation where you want the video to appear.

2. Select a Slide:
   Click on the slide where you’d like the video to be inserted.

3. Insert the Video:
   Click on Insert in the menu, then select Video.

4. Find Your Video:
   Search: Use keywords to find the video.
   Paste URL: Alternatively, paste the full YouTube URL in the search field.

5. Insert and Adjust:
   Once the video appears, click Select. You can then drag and resize the video frame to best fit your slide.

6. Test the Video:
   Enter presentation mode and click the video to ensure it plays properly.

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3. Embedding YouTube Videos in Google Sites

Embedded YouTube videos on Google Sites will work for students, even if they cannot access YouTube directly.

Steps:

1. Open Your Site:
   Go to Google Sites and open the site you’re editing (or create a new one).

2. Access the Insertion Panel:
   On the right-hand side, click the Insert tab.

3. Add the Video:
   Click on the YouTube option.

4. Find Your Video:
   Search: Use keywords to find the video.
   Paste URL: Alternatively, paste the full YouTube URL in the search field.

5. Embed and Configure:
   Click Select to insert the video. You can then reposition or resize the video as needed.

6. Publish:
   Click Publish to update your site with the embedded video.

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4. “Embedding” YouTube Videos in Google Docs

Note: This method is less than ideal since students must hover, click to open a preview, and manually activate full-screen mode—extra steps that may disrupt their learning experience.

Since Google Docs cannot play videos directly within the document, follow these steps so students can view a YouTube video via its interactive preview:

Steps:

1. Insert the YouTube Link:
   Copy the full YouTube URL of the video you want to share.
   Paste it into your Google Doc. The link will automatically become clickable.

2. Hover to Preview:
   When students place their cursor over the link, a small interactive preview window will appear, showing the video’s thumbnail and a brief description.

3. Open the Video Preview:
   Instruct students to click on the preview window. This action opens the video preview within the document interface.

4. Activate Full-Screen Mode:
   Once the video preview is open, students can click the full-screen icon (a square icon) located at the bottom right of the preview.
   Clicking this icon will enlarge the video to full screen, making it easier to watch.

5. Return to the Document:
   After viewing, students can exit full-screen mode and return to reading the document.

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5. Embedding YouTube Videos in Canva

To embed a YouTube video in Canva, follow these steps:

1. Open Your Canva Design:
   Log in to Canva and open the design where you want to add the YouTube video or create a new one.

2. Go to the "Apps" Section:
   On the left sidebar, click on the Apps button (square with a dot inside).

3. Select "YouTube":
   In the Apps search bar, type "YouTube" and select the YouTube app.

4. Search for the YouTube Video:
   Once the YouTube app is open, use the search bar to find the video you want to embed.
   You can also paste the YouTube video link if you have it copied.

5. Add the Video to Your Design:
   Once you find the video, click on it to add it to your design.
   The video will appear directly on your canvas, where you can resize, move, and adjust it.

6. Preview the Video:
   To see how it looks, click the play button to preview the video in your design.

7. Share:
   If you're satisfied with the placement, you can share it directly online.

   • Note that embedded YouTube videos will only be viewable online and not in downloaded versions of the design.

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