Using Mediasite with Moodle

Upload a Video to Moodle

Uploading your first video to Moodle is easy through the use of My Mediasite. Mediasite supports the upload of multiple file types including MP4, FLV and AVI. Most videos that are recorded with a phone or created within a 3^rd party tool like Adobe Premiere, Apple iMovie, or any other video editing software should be able to be uploaded to Mediasite.

Uploading a video to Moodle is the easiest way to get content that has been recorded or created into your course. This allows you to share videos quickly and easily with students. Uploading a video is done directly within Moodle by utilizing My Mediasite.

1. Enable Editing within the course in Moodle.
2. Select Add an activity or resource where you would like to add the video to the course.
3. Choose Mediasite Content from the list of Activities and click Add.
4. Click Upload.
5. Choose I want to upload a file from my computer.
6. Select a file from your computer and click Open.
7. Give the video a Title and Description.
8. Once the has been uploaded, click: Add Presentation to Moodle, then select your desired embed type (e.g. Player Only).
9. Save the Activity to make it available for students to view.

Upload a Video to My Mediasite

If you plan on making edits to your video or posting it within the course collection or channel, it’s best to upload the video to My Mediasite first, then complete the process to edit or publish

Adding a video to My Mediasite will have you starting on the course within Moodle:

1. Select My Mediasite from the left-hand navigation.
2. Click Add Media.
3. Choose I want to upload a file from my computer.
4. Select the file you would like to upload.
5. Enter the name and optional description.
6. Click Create.