To help you in bringing video into your presentations, Conestoga's Library Resource Centre hosts numerous databases for searching and locating quality video. You can also use resources like TedTalks, Khan Academy, and YouTube videos. Scroll down to find out more about using and citing these resources.

For all of these resources, you can always sign in or create an account using your Conestoga email and a generic, easy to remember password.

Closed Captioning must be turned on for each video played. See below for instructions for each database.

When citing YouTube or streamed video, use APA @ Conestoga's guidelines. Tailor to suit your unique program or discipline.

For more advice on copyright and your responsibilities, contact James Yochem, Copyright Coordinator in the Library Resource Centre.

Find video resources on Animation, Audio & Music, Business, CAD, Design, Web Development, Education and eLearning, IT, Marketing, and Photography.

Adding to your Presentation

It is recommended to link to this type of video from your PowerPoint presentation.

1. In the Lynda.com video you would like to link to, choose the Share icon in the upper right corner.
2. Below "Share this video within your organization," choose the blue Copy button. Alternatively, you can choose to "Share this course within your organization" which will link to all the videos in the course.
3. Go to the PowerPoint presentation slide where you would like to present the video.
4. Type the title of the video into your presentation slide.
5. Select the text you have typed and right click on it.
6. In the right click menu, choose Hyperlink.
7. Paste in the link you copied from the Lynda.com video.
8. Choose OK.
9. The text will now appear hyperlinked. You will be able to click the link during your presentation to play the video.

Closed Captions

Ensure the CC icon in the lower right corner of the video frame is selected, appearing orange.

Citation

To cite this resource in your presentation, use Conestoga’s APA format for citing Figures as a guideline. Adapt to suit your discipline as needed, and try to be consistent in your approach. When citing in your references slide, use the citation style for Streaming Video.

The YouTube of learning, Khan Academy features video lessons on topics including Math, Science & Engineering, Computing, Economics &
Finance, Arts & Humanities and Test Prep. Along with videos, you can find questions, quizzes and tests.

Adding to your Presentation

Because these videos are hosted in YouTube, you can embed them right into your PowerPoint.

1. Open the video in YouTube by clicking the YouTube icon in the lower right corner of the video.
2. Click Share.
3. Click Embed.
4. Choose the appropriate settings. It is suggested to unselect "Show suggested videos".
5. Copy the embed code using CTRL+C or your mouse's right click menu.
6. Open your PowerPoint.
7. In the Insert ribbon, choose Video.
8. Choose Online Video.
9. Choose Video Embed Code.
10. Paste the embed code.
11. Click the grey Insert arrow in the embed code text box.
    Resize and re-position the video area on the slide as suits your need. The video will appear as a black box, until you play the presentation.

Closed Captions

Click the CC icon in the lower right corner of the video frame and make sure it is underlined in red.

Citation

To cite these Creative Commons-licensed videos, use the WikiCommons Best Practices for Attribution as a guideline. Adapt to suit your discipline as needed, and try to be consistent in your approach. When citing in your references slide, use the citation style for Streaming Video.

All of these Creative Commons licensed videos are freely shareable and usable in the classroom. TedTalks features a variety of engaging and dynamic speakers on a wide range of topics. TedEd features video lessons using some of these talks, and lets you create your own video lessons.

Adding to your Presentation

Because these videos are hosted in YouTube, you can embed them right into your PowerPoint.

1. Open the video in YouTube by clicking the YouTube icon in the lower right corner of the video.
2. Click Share.
3. Click Embed.
4. Choose the appropriate settings. It is suggested to unselect "Show suggested videos".
5. Copy the embed code using CTRL+C or your mouse's right click menu.
6. Open your PowerPoint.
7. In the Insert ribbon, choose Video.
8. Choose Online Video.
9. Choose Video Embed Code.
10. Paste the embed code.
11. Click the grey Insert arrow in the embed code text box.
    Resize and re-position the video area on the slide as suits your need. The video will appear as a black box, until you play the presentation.

Closed Captions

Click the Subtitles icon in the lower right corner of the video frame and select English.

Citation

To cite these Creative Commons-licensed videos, use the WikiCommons Best Practices for Attribution as a guideline. Adapt to suit your discipline as needed, and try to be consistent in your approach. When citing in your references slide, use the citation style for Streaming Video.

Search through a vast number of videos on a variety of topics. Where possible, try to use the official channels of reliable content creators, and make sure the video was actually created by the uploader. ALso, you can filter a YouTube search by Creative Commons licensed videos. Make sure you're aware of your responsibilities when using and citing videos from YouTube.

Adding to your PowerPoint

It is recommended to embed this type of video into your PowerPoint presentation.

1. Open the video in YouTube.
2. Click Share.
3. Click Embed.
4. Choose the appropriate settings. It is suggested to unselect "Show suggested videos"
5. Copy the embed code using CTRL+C or your mouse's right click menu.
6. Open your PowerPoint.
7. In the Insert ribbon, choose Video.
8. Choose Online Video.
9. Choose Video Embed Code.
10. Paste the embed code.
11. Click the grey Insert arrow in the embed code text box.
    Resize and re-position the video area on the slide as suits your need. The video will appear as a black box, until you play the presentation.

Closed Captions

Ensure the CC icon in the lower right corner of the video frame is selected, appearing underlined and in red.

Citation

To cite this resource in your presentation, use Conestoga’s APA format for citing Figures as a guideline. Adapt to suit your discipline as needed, and try to be consistent in your approach. When citing in your references slide, use the citation style for Streaming Video: Public Access.

These videos are related to Canadian workplace safety training in various work environments.

Adding to your Presentation

It is recommended to link to this type of video from your PowerPoint presentation.

1. Identify the SafetyHub video you would like to link to, but do not hit play.
2. Choose the More info icon below the video.
3. Choose the Embed button.
4. Under Video URL, select and copy the link.
5. Go to the PowerPoint presentation slide where you would like to present the video.
6. Type the title of the video into your presentation slide.
7. Select the text you have typed and right click on it.
8. In the right click menu, choose Hyperlink.
9. Paste in the link you copied from the SafetyHub video.
10. Choose OK.
11. The text will now appear hyperlinked. You will be able to click the link during your presentation to play the video. Make sure to show the video in Full screen mode.

Closed Captions

Click the CC icon in the lower right corner of the video frame and choose "English".

Citation

To cite this resource in your presentation, use Conestoga’s APA format for citing Figures as a guideline. Adapt to suit your discipline as needed, and try to be consistent in your approach. When citing in your references slide, use the citation style for Streaming Video.

This extensive database covers a large variety of academic, professional and technical topics. This is a great general video resource, allowing you to trim and embed video. Create an account to do so.

Add to your Presentation

It is recommended to link to this type of video from your PowerPoint presentation.

1. In the Films on Demand video you would like to link to, choose whether you would like to link to the whole video, or to a Segment. You can choose segments from the Segment menu to the right of the video.
2. Choose the Link icon below the video or segment.
3. Copy the link for the Record URL (full video) or Segment URL.
4. Go to the PowerPoint presentation slide where you would like to present the video.
5. Type the title of the video into your presentation slide.
6. Select the text you have typed and right click on it.
7. in the right click menu, choose Hyperlink.
8. Paste in the link you copied from the Films on Demand video.
9. Choose OK.
10. The text will now appear hyperlinked. You will be able to click the link during your presentation to play the video.

Closed Captions

Click the CC icon in the lower right corner of the video frame and choose "English". Subtitles will appear below the video.

Citation

To cite this resource in your presentation, use Conestoga’s APA format for citing Figures as a guideline. Adapt to suit your discipline as needed, and try to be consistent in your approach. When citing in your references slide, use the citation style for Streaming Video.

This Netflix-like service hosts both documentaries and feature films. Topics cover the arts, business, education, global studies & languages, health, media & communication, sciences, social sciences, and some instructional videos suited to food technology, hair & beauty, and travel & tourism.

Adding to your Presentation

It is recommended to link to this type of video from your PowerPoint presentation.

1. In the Kanopy video you would like to link to, choose the Share icon below the video.
2. Select and copy the Share link.
3. Go to the PowerPoint presentation slide where you would like to present the video.
4. Type the title of the video into your presentation slide.
5. Select the text you have typed and right click on it.
6. In the right click menu, choose Hyperlink.
7. Paste in the link you copied from the Kanopy video.
8. Choose OK.
9. The text will now appear hyperlinked. You will be able to click the link during your presentation to play the video. Make sure to view the video in Full screen mode.

Closed Captions

Captions appear automatically when a video is played.

Citation

To cite this resource in your presentation, use Conestoga’s APA format for citing Figures as a guideline. Adapt to suit your discipline as needed, and try to be consistent in your approach. When citing in your references slide, use the citation style for Streaming Video.

Canadian films, documentaries, animations, and interactive video lessons on a variety of topics. Search by Titles, Directors, Channels, Playlists, General Subjects or School Subjects.

Adding to your Presentation

It is recommended to link to this type of video from your PowerPoint presentation.

1. In the Lynda.com video you would like to link to, choose the Share icon in the upper right corner.
2. Below "Share this video within your organization," choose the blue *Copy button. Alternatively, you can choose to "Share this course within your organization" which will link to all the videos in the course.
3. Go to the PowerPoint presentation slide where you would like to present the video.
4. Type the title of the video into your presentation slide.
5. Select the text you have typed and right click on it.
6. in the right click menu, choose Hyperlink.
7. Paste in the link you copied from the Lynda.com video.
8. Choose OK.
9. The text will now appear hyperlinked. You will be able to click the link during your presentation to play the video.

Closed Captions

The NFB is a digital film archive, with films spanning the 20th and 21st centuries. Some films may not yet be closed captioned. Please make sure to select only films which are captioned, using the Accessibility filter, and choosing Closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

Select the CC icon in the lower right corner of the video frame and choose English.

Citation

To cite this resource in your presentation, use Conestoga’s APA format for citing Figures as a guideline. Adapt to suit your discipline as needed, and try to be consistent in your approach. When citing in your references slide, use the citation style for Streaming Video.