How do I add a Media Gallery playlist to a module?

You can add a link to a playlist in a module using the Add External Tool option and embedding the playlist from Media Gallery.

Note: Linking a playlist in Modules will not allow you to include text that will display with your file. See the tip below for other options.

Tip: Adding a page to a module (opens new window) and embedding a playlist in the page will allow you to add context around your playlist. This can improve accessibility by making it easier for students to understand how they are expected to interact with the content. For steps, see How do I embed a playlist from Media Gallery in the Rich Content Editor? (opens new window).

Go to Modules.

Screenshot of link in menu.

Select Modules from the Course Navigation Menu.

Add a module, if needed.

Screenshot showing the location of the Add Module button.

If you have not yet created the module where you will add the link to your playlist, follow the steps to add a module (opens new window).

Select Add Content.

Screenshot of the Add Content to Module button.

Select the Add Content (+) button for the module where the playlist will be linked.

Select External Tool.

Screenshot of the Add Item dialog.

From the Add drop-down menu, select External Tool.

Screenshot of the list of tools with Kaltura selected.

From the list of tools that appears, select Kaltura My Media or Media Gallery (or Select From McIntire Commerce).

Screenshot of the Media Gallery with the Media Gallery Playlists outlined.

Select the Media Gallery Playlists tab.

Embed the playlist.

You may either embed the playlist with the default player settings, or edit the settings before embedding it to customize the player.

To use the default settings, select Embed.

Screenshot of the Link Resource from External Tool modal with the Embed button outlined.

By default, a playlist has a Max Embed size of 770x433. Select the Embed button for the file to confirm embedding it in the default size. Skip to the step for viewing and editing the page name.

To modify the player settings, select Embed Settings.

Screenshot highlighting the Embed Settings button.

Select the Embed Settings (cog) button for the playlist to choose the size of the embedded media player.

Select settings, then Embed.

Screenshot of the Embed Settings page.
  1. You will be taken to a page to choose the size of the playlist. Change it as desired.
  2. Select Embed to confirm embedding the playlist.

Note: By default, the checkbox Set as my default settings for media type: Channelplaylists will be selected. Keeping this box checked will change your default setting for playlists to the size you select.

View and edit the Page Name. (Optional)

Screenshot of the Add Item dialog with the Page Name text box outlined.

You will be taken back to the Add Item dialog for the module.

  1. Scroll down in the window to find the details about the link you will be creating.
  2. By default, the Page Name, which is the text of the link that will appear in the module, will have the name of your playlist. You may edit this text if needed to make it clear to students what they will be accessing when they select the link.

Select Add Item.

Screenshot of the Add Item dialog with the Add Item button outlined.

Select the Add Item button to create the link.

Publish the link to the file.

Screenshot of the Publish options for a module.

Don't forget to publish the module (if it was not previously published) and the link to your media file using the Publish options in the Modules tool when you're ready to make the file available to students. For steps, see How do I publish or unpublish a module as an instructor? (opens new window).

Add captions for accessibility (if not already added).

If your playlist includes a video or audio file that does not yet have captions, don't forget to follow the steps to request captions in My Media (opens new window) to make the files in the playlist accessible!