Embedding and HTML Code

Perhaps these are terms you have heard before and thought it was something only taught at MIT.  Well understanding it is much simpler than it sounds.

When embedding gadgets, documents, video, widgets or other digital content into a site or blog, the site or blog that hosts the digital content uses what is called HTML code.  Basically, it is a language in the form of text that websites use to display all of the content that is visible on the their site.

Let me, however, set your mind at ease.  You do not have to know anything about HTML code in order to use it to embed anything.  The only skill you will need is how to copy and paste.

When you find digital content that is sharable (like a Vimeo video, or Visual.ly infographics) you will usually find this symbol:  < / > or < >.

Some sites, like YouTube, will simply indicate "Embed" under the Share tab.

From there you will find a series of text and symbols; this is your HTML code.  Once you find this code simply copy the whole amount of text.  If you miss any portion of this code, it will not work.

Let's go to your site or blog that you would like to embed this into.  Your site or blog, in most occasions, will indicate options for embedding your copied HTML code.  I am going to demonstrate this with a Moodle course in this video below.

I hope this has been helpful.  If you have any questions concerning this, please contact me.