Add Echo360 media in a Module using the External Tool: You will gather the analytical data on student usage that can be viewed in Echo360.
This method is similar to adding Echo360 to an assignment, you will link to a specific class. Within your Canvas course, click Modules, then click the + icon to the right of the Module name, from the drop-down menu, choose External Tool, and be sure to select Echo360 from the list. If needed, review Canvas's help guide, "How do I add an external tool as a module item?"
You must link to a specific classroom (lesson) as shown in the image and instructions below.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This method breaks during course import, you will have to redo your Module links, and relink to your specific classes (lessons).
Part 1: Open the Module where you want to insert the specific class media.
- In the new window, click the drop-down menu, and select External Tool. Note: This method will create a Page.
- Scroll through the list of tools, and select echo360.
- In the text field, give your Page a name. Example: Echo360 video: Topic
Optional: You can choose to Load the Page in a new Tab. If desired check the box.
- Then click Add item at the bottom of the window.
Linking to a Echo360 in Module

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Part 2. Configure the video to embed in the Page
- Click on the newly created Page in the Module, so you can configure the link to a specific recording.
- Now you should see a tabbed menu of options to choose from, click to select where you want to link to:
- Link to the Section Home directs students to the full list of recordings or presentations published in an Echo360 course.
- Link to a Classroom allows you to link to a specific class which can contain a recording, a presentation, or both.
- You will see a list of all the content you have published to a Class.
- Search for your class or scroll the list (as needed) and select the class you want to link to. The selection will fill a light blue.
- Scroll up (if needed) and select the Link Content button. Refer to the sample image above linking Echo360 in an Assignment.
- The video that you selected will immediately load on your Canvas Page.
Helpful tip for reusing videos. If you are making personal recordings and not recording in a physical classroom, you can simply
embed your videos in Canvas, once embedded in a Page, Discussion, or Assignment, etc. they successfully import to other Canvas courses. All usage analytics can be viewed in your Library.