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YouTube in LPS

YouTube is a filtered (blocked) site for students in LPS buildings and outside of LPS buildings on LPS-owned student devices. However, teachers have options for making teacher-vetted, content appropriate YouTube videos available for their students. Learn more about how to use MyVRSpot for this purpose in the tabs below.

MyVRSpot

MyVRSpot is a Video Management Solution for hosting and sharing user-created media (videos, images, audio files, documents, and more) within LPS. The system allows for uploading, hosting, sharing, and archiving of all media content. MyVRSpot is easily accessed through the LPS Portal (keyword: Portal).

How to do it:

  1. Copy the YouTube video’s URL (web address) from the address bar.
  2. Log into MyVRSpot via the LPS Portal
  3. Click “Upload” and select “Upload YouTube or Vimeo Link
  4. Paste YouTube video URL and click “Upload
  5. Enter any relevant information (Title, Thumbnail, Tags, etc.)
  6. Change media permission to “Public
  7. Click “Update
  8. The video will be added to your media library in MyVRSpot
  9. Click on the video’s Embed link
  10. Copy/paste the appropriate link into an email, Google Classroom, etc…

Important notes

  • Bookmarks can be created to start videos at desired marks
  • INSIDE LINKS: Require students to sign into MyVRSpot via the LPS Portal. They protect any videos to which the teacher does not own the content, or contain private information. Inside links track who watches the video, and when. When using the INSIDE link you must still set the video to “Public” – which simply means anyone in LPS can view it.
  • OUTSIDE LINKS: The outside link is viewable by any internet users without needing to sign into MyVRSpot. Be careful when using these URLs.

Learn much more about MyVRSpot here.