Note: The functionality to create clips and interactive videos is not available. 

Creating an account

To use ClickView, you will need to access the database via the Library and sign in using your RMIT email address. Next, select the 'Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology' button. This will create your personal profile, which you can access via the top right corner of the screen. 

Videos can be added to a Playlist.

1. Start from the full record of the video.
2. Under the full video display, select Add to a playlist.
3. Type in a new playlist name.
4. Select Create Playlist.

Or select Favourites to add the video to this folder:

• View your Playlists by selecting the Playlists tab in the menu bar.
• Playlists can then be linked to, embedded, and shared via email.

Some videos are available in Chapters. 

These separate the video into chapters which can be shared via a link, embed, or email.

1. Start from the full record of the video.
2. Select the Chapters link showing to the right of the video to see the chapters.
3. Select the chapter headings to view them separately.

Resources, including support notes and quizzes, are available for some videos.

1. Start from the full record of the video.
2. Select the Resources link showing to the right of the video to see the list of Resources.
3. The Resources can be downloaded, added to Canvas, or sent via email.

See more information about Reading Lists on the library guide Reading Lists in Canvas.

To add a video in Reading Lists

Videos may be added to a Reading list using either the Search, or Cite it, as detailed on the Reading Lists in Canvas guide.

If the video in indexed within LibrarySearch, use the Search option:

1. In Reading Lists, select ADD ITEMS + icon.
2. Search for the video in LibrarySearch.
3. Once selected, add to the appropriate section of the Reading List.
4. Select ADD.

If the video in not indexed within LibrarySearch, use the Cite it function:

1. The Cite it function will autofill some parts of the citation details. Check the fields for Title, Author, Type, Duration, Publisher, Publication date, and if needed, a public note.
2. Once complete, add to the appropriate section of the Reading List.
3. Select ADD.

You can link a ClickView video to your Canvas course.

To link to a video in Canvas

In ClickView:

1. Start from the full record of the video.
2. Select the Share tab.
3. Select Copy next to the link box to copy the URL.

In Canvas:

1. Start from the page where you want to link to the video.
2. Select the Edit button.
3. In the Rich Content Editor mode type the name of the video or relevant text on the required page.
4. Select the text.
5. Select the Links icon.
6. Paste the link in the Insert Link box.
7. Select Done, then Save.

The link is inserted into your Canvas course. (Note: Users may be prompted to sign in to view the video).

You can embed a ClickView video into your Canvas course.

To embed a video in Canvas

In ClickView:

1. Start from the full record of the video.
2. Select the Share tab.
3. Select on the Embed tab, a window will appear with the embed code.
4. Select the Video Size from the drop-down list.
5. If you want the video to start playing automatically, tick the Autoplay box.
6. Select the Copy button.

In Canvas:

1. Start from the page where you want to embed the video.
2. Select the Edit Button.
3. Decide where you want to embed the video, and if needed, add text.
4. In the menu select Insert, then Embed.
5. Paste the embed code and select Submit.

The video is embedded in your course and will play in the frame (Note: users may be prompted to sign in to view the video).