Importing a Single YouTube Video into Empath
Objective
This KB outlines the steps to import a single video from YouTube into the Empath platform, ensuring that team members can execute the process efficiently.
Key Steps
Step 1: Verify Content Admin Role 0:24
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Ensure you have the Content Admin role in Empath.
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Check your profile by clicking on your account and navigating to the Users tab.
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Confirm that you see the Create button and possibly the Members tab.
Step 2: Create a New Lesson 1:03
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Click the Create button on the dashboard.
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Select Lesson from the options.
Step 3: Paste YouTube Video Link 1:41
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In the lesson creation screen, scroll to the dotted line box.
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Click the Paste Video Link button.
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A pop-up will appear asking for the YouTube or Vimeo link.
Step 4: Retrieve YouTube Video Link 2:06
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Go to YouTube and find the desired video.
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Copy the video URL from the address bar.
Step 5: Import Video Content 3:27
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Return to Empath and paste the copied link into the pop-up box.
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Confirm the import by clicking Yes when prompted to import the title and description.
Step 6: Edit Lesson Details 4:15
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Review the imported title and description.
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Make any necessary edits, such as removing unwanted information.
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Optionally, add a thumbnail image.
Step 7: Create the Lesson 4:40
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Click the Create Lesson button to finalize the lesson.
Step 8: Access the Created Lesson 4:49
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Navigate to your lessons to find the newly created lesson titled as the YouTube video.
Step 9: Alternative Methods to Import Video 5:16
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You can also access the Content Admin menu from your profile to create a lesson.
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Alternatively, if you are in edit mode for another piece of content, scroll down and click Add Content, then select Lesson.
Step 10: Understand Embedding Limitations 7:14
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Ensure the YouTube video is marked as embeddable by the creator.
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Be aware that changes made to the original video by the creator may affect your lesson.
Cautionary Notes
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Ensure the YouTube video is embeddable; otherwise, it cannot be imported.
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If the original video is edited or removed by the creator, it will affect your lesson in Empath.
Tips for Efficiency
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Always double-check the video link before importing to avoid errors.
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Familiarize yourself with the YouTube channel and content to ensure relevance to your lesson.