Setting Up JoVE Content with Blackboard

Integrating JoVE videos and other resources into Blackboard is straightforward. Below are three primary methods to add JoVE content to your courses:

1. Embedding JoVE Videos

You can embed individual JoVE videos directly into your Blackboard course content.

• Steps:
  1. Log into your JoVE account. If you don’t have one, sign up at JoVE Account and select the “Professor/Instructor” role.
  2. On the JoVE website, select the video you want to embed.
  3. Click the "<> EMBED" button below the video and copy the embed code.
  4. Log into Blackboard and navigate to your desired course.
  5. Click on 'Content' in the left panel.
  6. Select 'Build Content' and choose 'Item'.
  7. In the text editor, click the '<> HTML' button and paste the embed code.
  8. Click 'Submit', and the video will be embedded in your course.

2. Loading a Common Cartridge File

A common cartridge allows you to import multiple JoVE videos at once into your Blackboard course.

• Steps:
  1. Request a common cartridge from your JoVE Curriculum Specialist by emailing CustomerSuccess@jove.com.
  2. Log into Blackboard, go to 'Packages and Utilities', and click 'Import Package'.
  3. Select the common cartridge file from your computer.
  4. Click 'Select All' for course materials and then 'Submit'.
  5. The videos will now appear in your course for easy access.

3. Using JoVE LTI Tool

The Learning Tool Interoperability (LTI) tool provides a more immersive experience by integrating JoVE videos and playlists directly into your Blackboard course.

• Steps for LTI 1.3 Tool:
  1. Log into Blackboard and navigate to 'Content'.
  2. Select 'Build Content' and choose 'JoVE LTI Tool 1.3'.
  3. Browse and select videos, playlists, or quizzes from the JoVE content library.
  4. Click 'Submit' to integrate the content into your course.

For any additional help or questions, please reach out to CustomerSuccess@jove.com.