TABLE OF CONTENTS

• About the Editor
• Work with Text
• Add Links
• Upload Files and Attachments
• Add Images
• Add Media Content
  • Add Media You Created (Using Kaltura Media)
  • Add Media Created by Others

About the Editor

The editor appears in most places where you can add content, including documents, discussions, tests, messages and more. You may add and format text, embed images, attach files, upload videos via Katutura Media, and insert equations, links, and tables.

For more information go to the Add and Format Content support page or watch the Use the Content Editor tutorial video.

Work with Text

Use the text editor to format your text style, font, size, color, etc. You may add tables, format your paragraph, add lists (bullets, numbering, etc.), and more. The text editor will adapt to your screen size and the text options may condense into menus..

Text editor on a standard screen:

Text editor on a small screen or mobile device:

For the best results, type your text directly into the editor and use the text options to add your formatting. You may copy and paste from a document (such as Word or Google), but this may cause formatting issues including jumbled fonts, odd spacing, sizing issues, etc.  If you do copy and paste into myLesley, use the Clear Format option to remove the formatting. You will then need to reformat your content using the editor.

Use the Text Styling features to create headings, change the font, or change the text size and/or color.

Use the Text Options to emphasize your text with bold, italics, underscore, and more.

Use the Table option to create a table. Use a simple table structure and make sure to use a Header Row and Header Column to ensure readability and accessibility.

Use the Lists options to create bulleted and numbered lists, adjust line height options (single, double, etc.), and specify the text direction.

Add Links

Use the Insert/Edit Link button in the editor to add links. 

Enter or paste the link URL and add the link text. As a best practice, when creating a link you should ensure that your link conveys clear and accurate information about the destination. For example, instead of linking to the text Click here, include the full title of the destination page, such as Lesley Support Hub. 

Upload Files and Attachments

You may upload files in the Content Editor. When you upload a file you have the option to give your students viewing and downloading privileges. Supported file types include DOC, DOCX, HTM, HTML, PDF, PPT, PPTX, XLS, XLSX, RTF, and TXT.

Do not upload media files (ex video, audio) using the Attachment button! Refer to the Add Media Content section of this support article for instructions on uploading media or embedding online media.

Do not download files from the internet or library databases and and upload it into myLesley! As a best practice, you should link to online content (including journal articles and library resources). This helps to drive additional traffic to the site and show that the content is being used. Additionally, downloading files, journal articles, and library resources and then uploading them to your course may be a violation of copyright.

To attach a file, click on the Attachment button in the text editor.

Select a file from your computer. Supported file types include DOC, DOCX, HTM, HTML, PDF, PPT, PPTX, XLS, XLSX, RTF and TXT. 

You will then be prompted to edit the file options. You may change the display name and specify whether students have permission to only view the file, only download the file, or have the option to both view and download the file. 

Click Save to save your changes and attach your file.

Add Images

You may add upload images from your computer, add royalty-free images from Unsplash (instructor only), or link to an existing image on the web (including cloud storage). You will have the option to change the aspect ratio and reposition the image before adding it. Once added to your content, you may resize the image. However, all images will be on their own line and centered on the page. 

Upload Images From Your Computer

To upload an image from your computer, click the Image button. 

Drag an image file to upload or click Upload File to upload a file from your device. 

• Acceptable file types: JPEG, PNG 
• Maximum size: 10.24 MB

You may change your aspect ratio and drag the slider or use the arrow keys to reposition your image. Click Next to continue. 

You will then be prompted to edit your file options. By default, the display name for the image is your file name, but you may edit it. Next, add alternative text to your image. If your image is purely decorative and does not convey any information, you may mark it as decorative. Finally, you may decide whether people may view and download your image, view only, or download only. 

Click Save to save your changes and add your image. 

Once added to your content, you may resize the image by clicking on the image and dragging the boxes on the corners into your desired size. Please note that images will be on their own line and centered on the page. You may not align them to the left or right and you may not wrap text around them. 

Add Images from Unsplash (Instructor Only)

To upload an image from Unslplash, click the Image button. 

In the Image Source area, select Stock images from Unsplash, enter your search terms, and select an image.  

You may change your aspect ratio and drag the slider or use the arrow keys to reposition your image. Click Next to continue. 

You will then be prompted to edit your file options. By default, the display name for the image is your file name, but you may edit it. Next, add alternative text to your image. If your image is purely decorative and does not convey any information, you may mark it as decorative. Finally, you may decide whether people may view and download your image, view only, or download only. 

Click Save to save your changes and add your image. 

Once added to your content, you may resize the image by clicking on the image and dragging the boxes on the corners into your desired size. Please note that images will be on their own line and centered on the page. You may not align them to the left or right and you may not wrap text around them. 

Add Online Images

You may add images from the web, including cloud storage. However, use caution if you are not the owner of the site or the image, as web images may be changed or swapped without notice.

To add an image from the web, click the Add Content button and then select Image from URL.

Type or paste your URL and include a brief description of the image in the Alternative Text box.

Once added to your content, you may resize the image by clicking on the image and dragging the boxes on the corners into your desired size. Please note that images will be on their own line and centered on the page. You may not align them to the left or right and you may not wrap text around them. 

Add Media Content

The best way to share media (video and audio content) will depend on whether it is media that you own or have created or media that others have created.

Do not download media from the internet or library databases and and upload it into myLesley or Kaltura as this may violate copyright!

For detailed information about sharing media in your course, please refer to the Managing Media in myLesley support article.

Add Media You Created (Using Kaltura Media)

You may use Kaltura Media to upload media (video and audio) you have already created or use Kaltura Media to record a new video from your webcam. Kaltura Media provides a lot of advantages, including:

• Compatibility: Kaltura will accept a large amount of video types and automatically convert it to versions your audience can view, regardless of their device. 
• Accessibility: Kaltura will automatically caption your content. Accurate captioning of audio and video content ensures that people who are Deaf and hard of hearing can understand your content. Additionally, captions are very useful to non-native English speakers, viewers watching in a sound-sensitive environment such as a library, can help viewers with learning disabilities or neurodivergence maintain concentration, and can help all learners improve comprehension.
• File Size: Your audience will not have to download large audio or video files. Instead, the video is hosted on Kaltura's servers and streams through myLesley.
• Privacy and Security: Kaltura videos cannot be downloaded by anyone who is not the owner, nor can they be shared on other websites.

Use Kaltura Media to upload media that you have already created or create new media by recording from your webcam or microphone. Click on the Insert Content button in the editor. From the list, select Content Market.

This will open up the Content Market. In the Institution Tools section, select Kaltura Media.

This will open Kaltura Media. Click the Add New button to upload new media from your computer or create a new recording. Or select previously uploaded media from your list by clicking the Embed button next to your media.

For additional instructions and resources, refer to the following support articles: 

• Managing Media in myLesley
  
• Upload and post a video in myLesley via Kaltura Media.
• Upload to Kaltura from a Mobile Device.
• Record a Presentation in PowerPoint and Share it in myLesley via Kaltura Media.
• Kaltura Media: Captioning Video Content.

Add Media Created by Others

If you are not the creator of the media or do not have permissions from the publisher, you cannot upload the media into your course. This includes copies of DVDs that you have purchased. If the content exists on the web (ex YouTube, PBS, the library media databases), you may embed it or link to it.

Do not download media from the internet or library databases and and upload it into myLesley or Kaltura as this may violate copyright!

Add YouTube Video

To easily add a YouTube video, click on the Insert Content (+) button in the editor. From the list, select YouTube video.

This will bring you to a search page. Search for your YouTube video or paste a link to a YouTube video in the Search box. Select the video you wish to add.

Once you have selected your video you will have the option to add alternative text and choose whether you want the video to display inline with your content or as a link.

Add Other Online Media

If your online media is from a site other than YouTube, you may either embed it using the Media option or add a link to the online media.

To embed online media, click on the Insert Content (+) button in the editor. From the list, select Media.

This will bring up a window. In the Media URL area, paste the URL of your media. In the Alternative Text area, add some information about your media. Click Insert to insert your media. The media will display inline with your content. 

If the media is unable to display inline, you will see a message saying "Media isn't supported from this URL." If this happens, you will need to add a link to your media.