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Kathryn A. Martin Library

Streaming Videos

Kathryn A. Martin Library provides access to thousands of streaming video titles that are licensed for course use by UMD faculty, staff, and students.

Use Videos

Tools for Course Use

Some streaming video platforms offer options that can enhance the experience for your students. Tools include:

  • Adding links to Canvas
  • Embedding videos in Canvas
  • Creating clips to share with students
  • Interactive features such as commenting or interactive transcripts

In most cases these features will require you to set up an account with the streaming platform.

  • Each platform has different tools that work in different ways.
  • Information about how to use the tools is provided by the individual streaming platform.
  • Look for links to help pages within the platform.
  • Often access to advanced features and links to information about using them will be found on the page while viewing the video.