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Embed PDFs, YouTube videos, apps, Polls, and rich content into tasks, modules, and discussions
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Written by Mike Hourahine
Updated over 6 months ago

Embed content from other web applications into Headrush. Anywhere you see the editing toolbar, you can embed content.

There are three ways to embed:

Via the inline Quick Insert (look for the + icon while editing) > Embed URL

From Google Drive, click the Drive button in the toolbar

Using code view to paste in a code from another website or application

Specific Examples

Embed a PDF or Google Drive file (Docs, Slides, Sheets)

  1. Click the Google Drive button in the toolbar and select Embed.

  2. Choose the file in Drive you wish to embed and click Select.

  3. Set the file to be viewable by "Anyone with the Link".

  4. Click Done.

Embed by URL— YouTube, Vimeo, Mindmeister, Canva

How to embed from a link i.e- YouTube

Embed with code editor — Phet.com

Embedding via URL, specifically from PHet.com

Embed with code editor — Padlet

How to embed a Padlet in Headrush

Embed with code editor — Poll Everywhere

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