Including video in a Discussion post

Please see an updated version of Include audio or video in a Discussion post in D2L Brightspace.  

Instructors: If you link to this resource from your instructional materials, please update your link(s) to point to the new version in D2L Content before January 07, 2027. 

Note: Do not use the "add attachment" option to share video in a discussion. Adding attachments in this way assumes you want all users with access to the discussion to download a copy of the file you attached. Follow the instructions below using insert stuff to share a video for others to view within the discussion without the need to download a copy of the video file.

How may I create or add a video in my D2L discussion post?

1. Access the HTML editor from the location you wish the media to be displayed. (Students: The editor is the field/ window you use to create discussion posts/replies.)
2. Select "Insert stuff" icon from the editing toolbox menu
3. Select "Add Video Note"
4.  From Insert Stuff >Add Video Note pop up make one of two selections below:
   • Select Record Webcam
     1. toggle to audio only to exclude webcam from recording
     2. Press "New Recording" button when ready to record. Recording begins immediately.
     3. Press "Stop Recording" when finished recording. Preview playback begins immediately.
     4. Press "New Recording" again to delete previous attempt and record again.
     5. Click "Next" to Save recording
        1. Add Title
        2. Add Description
        3. Select Audio Language from dropdown
        4. Fill in checkbox to "Automatically generate captions from audio"
     6. Click "Next" 
     7. Click "Insert". Frame or outline of media may not appear until next step.
     8. Click "Publish" or "Save"
   • Select Upload file
     1. Click "Choose File"
     2. Locate file and select from your device
     3. File name will display next to Choose File button. Click "Next"
        1. Add Title
        2. Add Description
        3. Select Audio Language from dropdown
     4. Click "Next"
     5. Click "Insert". Frame or outline of media may not appear until next step.
     6. Click "Publish" or "Save"