How to EMBED a YouTube video in MOODLE

How to Embed a YouTube Video Into Your Page: 3 Simple Methods

Embedding a YouTube video into your webpage can seem tricky at first, but once you see the different options available, it’s actually quite simple. In this post, we’ll walk through three ways you can embed videos — two manual methods and one super-fast shortcut using the Birdie Oz YouTube Embedder tool.

Let’s dive in!

Method 1: The Fastest Way — Using Birdie Oz YouTube Embedder

If you want to avoid digging into code too much, this is the fastest and easiest way to embed a YouTube video.

https://birdyoz.github.io/helpers/youtube_embedder.html

Step-by-Step:

  1. Set up Birdie Oz Embedder
    • First, visit the Birdie Oz YouTube Embedder tool.
    • Follow the setup instructions:
      • Show your bookmarks bar if it’s hidden.
      • Drag the YouTube Embedder button into your bookmarks bar.
  2. Find Your YouTube Video
    • Head to YouTube and find the video you want to embed.
    • Click on the Birdie Oz YouTube Embedder bookmark.
  3. Copy the Embed Code
    • The tool will generate an embed code for you.
    • (You can choose to keep or remove the video description.)
  4. Paste Into Your Page
    • Open your webpage settings.
    • Switch to the code view.
    • Paste the embed code.
    • Save and display your changes.

And just like that — your YouTube video is beautifully embedded into your page with minimal effort!

Method 2: Manual Embed Using YouTube’s Built-In Share Feature

If you prefer to do things manually (but still easily), you can use YouTube’s built-in embed option.

Here’s how:

  1. Go to the YouTube Video
  2. Click Share → Embed
  3. Copy the Embed Code

Then just like before:

  • Go to your page settings.
  • Open the code editor.
  • Paste the embed code.
  • Save and display.

Key difference:
Using this method, you get a basic video embed without extra styling or automatic resizing. It’s simple and clean but doesn’t have some of the nice formatting perks of the Birdie Oz tool.

Method 3: Custom Code Embed

This method gives you even more control over how your video appears by using a snippet of custom code.

Here’s what you do:

  1. Use the Provided Embed Code Template
    • Your course materials (or I can provide it below) should include a snippet like this: <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YOUTUBE_ID" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
  2. Find Your Video’s YouTube ID
    • Go to your YouTube video.
    • Click Share, and copy just the end part of the link — that’s the YouTube ID.
  3. Replace “YOUTUBE_ID” in the code with the actual ID.
  4. Paste Into Your Page Code Editor
    • Again, open your page settings.
    • Scroll down to the code area.
    • Paste the customized code.
    • Save and display.

This gives you a very clean embed without any extra wrappers or unnecessary details.

Quick Recap:

  • Birdie Oz Embedder: Easiest and fastest. Nice extra formatting features.
  • YouTube’s Share → Embed: Quick manual method. Simple, no frills.
  • Custom Embed Code: Most control. Clean and minimal embed.

Whichever method you choose depends on how much control you want and how much time you want to spend tweaking things!