Upload files to your MediaSpace account
Intended Audience
WSU instructors using MediaSpace and Desire2Learn or those interested in using this instructional management system in the future.
Overview
This article provides step by step directions for uploading media to MediaSpace and embedding this media into D2L. This article is split into two separate sections.The first section provides directions for uploading media to MediaSpace. The second section provides directions for embedding this media into D2L.
Uploading and Sharing Media from MediaSpace
Follow the steps below to upload a video into your MediaSpace
Upload Media
Go to http://mediaspace.mnscu.edu. Login in with your Star ID and password.
1. In the upper right corner of your MediaSpace next to your name select the "Add New" button. Then select the "Media Upload" option from the drop-down.
2. On the next screen select the blue button labeled "Choose a file to upload". You will then be prompted to browse for a video from your computer.
3. Once you have selected your video it will begin to upload. At the top of the screen you can see the progress of the upload. This bar will turn green when the upload is complete. This may take a few minutes depending on the size of the media.
4. Once your video is uploaded at the bottom of the page check the "Private" option
5. Select "Save"
6. Select "Go To Media"
Sharing Media
1. Select the "Share" button just below your video.
2. Then select "Embed".
3. Copy the embed code. This is the string of text that appears in the text box below the "Embed" button.
4. Make sure the largest player size (608x430) is selected. If this option was not selected you will have to re-copy the embed code.
Embedding MediaSpace Media in D2L
Follow the steps below to embed a video into your D2L course
Embedding Video
Log into D2L and select the course you would like to add your video to. Then select the Module you would like to add your video to.
1. Select "New" and select "Video or Audio" from the drop-down.
2. Paste the embed code into the text box under the "Web Video or Audio" option.
3. Title your video
4. Select "Save"
