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Lesson content is added in the lesson editor. Each lesson can have multiple pieces of content (videos, text, PDFs, embeds, etc.) and optional resources (files or links) for download or reference.

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Content types

You can add these types of content to a lesson:
TypeDescription
Uploaded videoVideo uploaded through the platform and hosted on First Responders Hub. Best for reliable playback and progress tracking.
Video URLLink to a video hosted elsewhere.
YouTube videoEmbed a YouTube video by URL.
Vimeo videoEmbed a Vimeo video by URL.
Rich textFormatted text (headings, lists, links, etc.) written in the editor.
PDF URLLink to a PDF (e.g. hosted on your site or elsewhere).
Embed URLContent from another website shown inside the lesson (e.g. an interactive or embedded page).
File uploadFile stored and linked from the lesson (e.g. document or image).
Content has an order within the lesson. You can change the order by dragging in the lesson editor. Students see and complete them in that order.

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Uploading videos

Videos you upload are stored on First Responders Hub and prepared so students can stream them.
  1. In the lesson editor, click Add content and choose Video (or the option that creates an upload).
  2. Select the video file. The browser uploads it to the platform.
  3. The page will show Processing while the video is being prepared. This can take a few minutes depending on the video’s length and size.
  4. When processing is complete, the video shows as Ready and students can play it. How far they’ve watched is saved so they can pick up where they left off.
  • While it’s processing — You can leave the page and come back; the video will show as ready when it’s done.
  • For students — Videos play securely on the platform so only enrolled or authorized students can view them.
If you prefer not to upload a file, you can add a Video URL, YouTube, or Vimeo link instead and paste the URL.

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Adding other content

  • Text — Choose the rich text option and type or paste. Use the toolbar for formatting and links.
  • PDF / embed / file — Choose the matching type and enter a URL or upload a file as prompted. For file uploads, the file is stored and linked from the lesson.
You can mix types in one lesson (e.g. a short video plus a text summary plus a PDF). Reorder items by dragging. In addition to content items, a lesson can have resources: files or links meant for download or reference (e.g. handout PDF, external form).
  • File — Upload a file; it’s stored and students can download it.
  • Link — Provide a URL; students open it in a new tab or copy it.
Resources are listed separately from the main content items (e.g. in a “Resources” area in the lesson editor and on the student view). They have a display name and order.

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Reordering and removing content

  • Reorder: In the lesson editor, drag content (and resources) to change the order. Changes save automatically.
  • Remove: Use the delete or remove button on the piece of content or resource. Removing it deletes it from the lesson.

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Where to find it

  • Lesson editor: Program Dashboard → Courses → open a course → Course Builder → click a lesson.
  • Content and resources are managed on the same screen.