Create a Persistent Link for

  1. Select the desired video or video segment.

  2. Copy the address (URL) of the video.
    a.  In Firefox browser, right click on the word "Play"   and "Copy Link Location."

    b.  In Internet Explorer, right click on the word "Play" and select "Properties."  Copy the address provided. You may have to scroll down to highlight entire address.

    Sample URL (Note: your URL should have the words "video/action/stream" as part of the address):
     http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/clickDirector.cfm/type/video/action/stream/guidAssetID/b36d4b3d-8a60-4b06-abbd-15c06582f316
     

  3. *Paste the URL into the hyperlink address box and click "OK." 

          Samples of finished persistent links: 
                How to Conduct Successful Socratic Seminars
                American Masters: Ernest Hemingway: Rivers to the Sea
                Global Business - Volvo in Brazil

 

 To link to a video segment: 

 

 

Your persistent link will open the list of video segments
with the desired segment highlighted within the list.

 

 

For additional help, login* to Discovery Education streaming to access helpful resources:
            Home > Professional Development > Teaching Tips > Teaching Tips Detail > Lesson 2 > 2b "Creating Hyperlinks and Embedding Video
                "Hyperlinking vs. Embedding Videos" (pdf)
                "Embedding Videos in PowerPoint" (video)

 

 

*This Discovery Education database requires its own username and password for access.
Call a librarian if you do not know the Discovery Education streaming database login.


** You will also notice that this video database does not require the library proxy server prefix when creating a persistent link.

 

 

Email or call a Reference Librarian at 423.697.4436, if you need assistance.

Created 01.27.06 by S. Williford.  Updated 08.15.08
 Augusta R. Kolwyck Library   Chattanooga State Technical Community College   Chattanooga, TN