8 Resources to Embed Youtube Videos

published by Mike Neumire on 3/12/2025

Even though it is not considered an educational resource, Youtube has become a central component of teaching and learning. Unfortunately, recent changes to expectations for student use of Google services in New York have clarified that they should not be able to access Google’s menu of “additional services” beyond the core educational products like Drive, Slides, Docs, etc. These additional services include many things that won’t affect students at all, and some that will, including Youtube. Students are no longer able to access the Youtube website, as it would be a violation of their data privacy. Youtube collects student data automatically when they visit the website. However, this does not mean that students can’t watch Youtube videos at all. In order for a student to be able to view a Youtube video on their device, it must be embedded in another resource. That way, students only have access to the video itself and not the whole Youtube website. So what options do we have? Below are eight instructional resources that will accommodate the embedding of Youtube videos so that students can access them seamlessly. 

1. Google Slides

Google Slides is at the top of this list because it is one of the most familiar options.  You can access a written tutorial here or watch the video tutorial below: 

2. Google Classroom

Google Classroom might be your favorite option because it is a tool that is already used by students regularly, mostly at the secondary level.  You can access a written tutorial here or watch the video tutorial below: 

3. Google Sites

Google Sites is an excellent option because you can create a website, which makes access easier and allows you to add plenty of other content around your videos.  You can access a written tutorial here or watch the video tutorial below: 

4. Google Forms

Many of us use Google Forms for quizzes anyway, so including Youtube videos there can be a way to assess what students get from those videos.  You can access a written tutorial here or watch the video tutorial below: 

5. Edpuzzle

Great news! Edpuzzle videos count as "embedding" so students will still be able to access all your Edpuzzle assignments. You don't always need to include questions in your video assignments but it can be helpful to gather data on how much of a video your students actually watch. You can also post your own voice notes throughout the video to give it a personal touch and add any necessary context.  You can watch the video tutorial below: 

6. Nearpod

Nearpod also includes interactive video functionality, like Edpuzzle. However that is just one component of Nearpod, and the resource really shines when you use it to facilitate a whole lesson. Include formative assessment questions, web content, drag and drop activities, fill in the blank, matching, and so much more.  You can watch the video tutorial below: 

7. Kami

Kami is an interactive doc interface, that makes it super easy for students to access and interact with documents in so many pro-learning ways.  You can watch the video tutorial below: 

8. Canva

Canva is your supercharged alternative to Google Slides and any other creative media. Luckily, it's easy to embed Youtube videos into a Canva design!   You can watch the video tutorial below: 

While this is a major inconvenience and will require the work of translating many of our instructional materials to a suitable format, the good news is that we have not lost access completely to this crucial component of our teaching and learning. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me (mneumire@cccsd.org) if you have more questions or want more support.