playposit app

App of the Week: Remix web video to create lessons


Simple design makes it easy to jump into interactive video

Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps educators find the best ed-tech tools, learn best practices for teaching with tech, and equip students with the skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly. Click here to read the full app review.

PlayPosit

What’s It Like? 

PlayPosit (formerly known as EduCanon) is a web and Chrome-based interactive video and assessment tool that lets teachers add interactive elements — such as questions and pauses — to streaming video content from popular sites such as YouTube and Vimeo, among a number of others. If your school blocks these more popular sites, PlayPosit can also work with sites such as TeacherTube, Shmoop, and even Google Drive videos — an especially helpful feature if YouTube is blocked at your school. The interface is inviting, limited to three buttons that crop length, build questions (multiple-choice or free-response questions), or finish the “bulb.”

Price: Free/paid

Grades: 2-12

Rating: 4/5

Pros: Integrates with a wide variety of learning management systems.

Cons: Comparable free tools may have more features available.

Bottom line: With features that are both basic and useful, it’s an easy tool to learn; adding interactivity to video is a snap.

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