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AVON (Academic Videos Online): Alexander Street Video App in Canvas

Tip: It's easier to search and preview films in the AVON database. Then search for the specific title in the Canvas App.

AVON (Academic Video Online) This link opens in a new window
AVON contains thousands of award winning films covering a wide range of subjects including: anthropology, business, counseling, film, health, history, music, and more.

To add video from AVON to Canvas on a Page:

Open a Canvas page in Edit mode
Look for the electrical plug "Apps" icon in the edit tool bar
Select "Alexander Street Video" from the list of options
Search for a specific film title or subject area using keywords. Use the filters to sort your results as needed.
Select "Preview" to the right of the video descriptions if desired.
Select "Embed" to add the video to your course
Remember to "Save" your work on the page

To add video from AVON to Canvas in a Module:

In Canvas, select "Add Item" from the Module view
Select "External Tool" from the dropdown menu
Select "Alexander Street Video" from the list of External Tool options
Search for a topic or subject area using keywords. Use the filters to sort your results as needed.
Select "Preview" to the right of the video descriptions if desired. (Be patient, these videos can take awhile to load.)
Select "Embed" to add the video to your course
If desired, scroll or tab down to the "Title" field and rename the list something meaningful (i.e. "Unit 3 Video" or "Cold War Video Clip"). If you skip this step, your module component will retain the name "Films on Demand."
Select "Add Item"

Alexander Street Video App in Canvas: Step by Step Guide
This guide includes screen captures to help users add a film from AVON (using the Alexander Street Video App) to a Canvas page.

Tip: It's easier to search and preview films in the Films on Demand database. Then search for the specific title in the Canvas App.

Films On Demand Collection This link opens in a new window
A large collection of streaming video with academic, vocational and life-skills content. Topics include: Anthropology, Art & Architecture, Biology, Careers, Communication, Computers, Earth Science, Education, Environmental Science, Family Sciences, Geography, Guidance & Counseling, Health, History, Language Arts, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy & Religion, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Technical Education, and World Languages. Be patient, the videos can take a few minutes to load

To add video from Films on Demand to Canvas on a Page:

Open a Canvas page in Edit mode
Look for the electrical plug "Apps" icon in the edit tool bar
Select "Films on Demand" from the list of options
Search for a specific film title or subject area using keywords. Use the filters to sort your results as needed.
Select "Preview" to the right of the video descriptions if desired. (Be patient, these videos can take awhile to load.)
Select "Embed" to add the video to your course
Remember to "Save" your work on the page

To add video from Films on Demand to Canvas in a Module:

In Canvas, select "Add Item" from the Module view
Select "External Tool" from the dropdown menu
Select "Films on Demand" from the list of External Tool options
Search for a topic or subject area using keywords. Use the filters to sort your results as needed.
Select "Preview" to the right of the video descriptions if desired. (Be patient, these videos can take awhile to load.)
Select "Embed" to add the video to your course
If desired, scroll or tab down to the "Title" field and rename the list something meaningful (i.e. "Unit 3 Video" or "Cold War Video Clip"). If you skip this step, your module component will retain the name "Films on Demand."
Select "Add Item"