Creating EdPuzzle Videos and Sharing In Schoology

TL;DR

Create an interactive Edpuzzle by trimming a chosen video, inserting questions or notes, finishing the edit, and assigning it through Schoology’s Edpuzzle app. The tutorial reduces a three-hour documentary to two selected segments totaling 7 minutes 19 seconds, then enables grading and creates a grading category so students can access it. Read on for the exact editing, assignment, and student-access steps.

Transcript

so this video will show you how to create and then how to share a video from that puzzle into schoology the first step is to sign into your ad puzzle account and then you have to know which video that you want to share so i know that the video that i want to share is on youtube and the title of the video is called the story of america a documentary... Read More

Key Insights

• 👻 Edpuzzle allows teachers to make videos interactive by adding questions and cutting out irrelevant segments, enhancing student engagement.
• 🧑‍🎓 Schoology integration with Edpuzzle simplifies video sharing, making it accessible for students without requiring extra accounts or class enrollment.
• 🧑‍🏫 By adding notes and additional assignments, teachers can provide further guidance and resources related to the video content.
• 🧑‍🎓 Tracking student progress and results in Edpuzzle enables teachers to evaluate student understanding and adjust their teaching strategies accordingly.
• 🤩 Sharing specific segments of longer videos saves time and makes the content more manageable for students, focusing on key concepts.
• 🧑‍🎓 The Edpuzzle and Schoology integration facilitates seamless video sharing, eliminating the need for students to navigate different platforms.
• 🧑‍🎓 Making videos interactive enhances student learning experiences by encouraging active participation and reflection.

Questions & Answers

Q: How do I create an Edpuzzle video and share it in Schoology?

Sign in to Edpuzzle, select your video, click Edit, and add cuts, questions, or notes before selecting Finish. In Schoology, choose Add Materials, select Edpuzzle, find the finished video, and choose Assign twice. Then edit the Schoology item, enable grading, and give it a grading category.

Q: How do I trim a long video in Edpuzzle?

Move the playhead to the point where a selected segment should end and choose Add Cut, which creates a new starting point. Repeat this around each segment you want to keep, then trim away the unwanted portions. In the example, a three-hour documentary is reduced to two selected segments totaling 7 minutes 19 seconds.

Q: How do I add a multiple-choice question to an Edpuzzle video?

Move to the moment when the question should appear and select Multiple Choice Question. Enter the question and possible answers, mark the correct answer, and click Save. Students will be prompted to choose an answer before continuing.

Q: Can I add open-ended questions and notes in Edpuzzle?

Yes, Edpuzzle lets you place an open-ended question at a chosen point in the video and save it. You can also add a note, such as an instruction to check a Schoology folder for an additional assignment or information about the video.

Q: What must I do after adding an Edpuzzle video to Schoology?

Click the gear next to the video in Schoology and choose Edit. Enable grading and assign a grading category; the tutorial creates a new category called “Edpuzzle.” This is described as an important step for making the video available to students.

Q: Do students need an Edpuzzle account to watch a video assigned through Schoology?

No. Students who are already in the Schoology course can click the assigned link and immediately watch the video. They do not need to create an Edpuzzle account or join an Edpuzzle class.

Q: Can I work with my Edpuzzle videos directly inside a Schoology course?

Yes. After connecting the Edpuzzle account, choose Add Materials and Edpuzzle inside the Schoology course. Schoology then displays the videos stored in Edpuzzle, allowing you to find and assign the edited video without returning to Edpuzzle.

Q: How can I track students’ progress and answers in Edpuzzle?

Student progress and interaction results appear in the Edpuzzle gradebook. Teachers can review students’ answers to the inserted questions and monitor their engagement with the assigned video.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• This video tutorial explains how to create interactive videos in Edpuzzle and share them with students in Schoology.

• The process involves selecting a video, cutting out irrelevant segments, adding questions at specific points, and including notes or additional assignments.

• By integrating Edpuzzle with Schoology, students can easily access and watch the videos without needing to create an Edpuzzle account or join a class.