Overview
PlayPosit is an interactive video platform that allows you to transform passive video watching into an active learning experience. By embedding a variety of interactions into any video (a "bulb"), you can create engaging lessons that check for understanding, encourage critical thinking, and provide real-time feedback. Below are some answers to commonly asked questions about PlayPosit.
- Where do I find PlayPosit and how do I launch it?
- What is a bulb and how do I build one in PlayPosit?
- Can I use my Panopto video, or do I have to record a video in PlayPosit?
- How do I assign a PlayPosit Bulb to my students?
- How can I tell if my students are even in the Bulb or how are they doing?
- Will the grades from my PlayPosit Bulb go into my Gradebook?
Where do I find PlayPosit and how do I launch it?
- PlayPosit is integrated into your Canvas environment by your administrator. Learn how to Launch PlayPosit in Canvas.
What is a Bulb and how do I build one in PlayPosit?
- A Bulb is an interactive video created in PlayPosit. Turn any video into an engaging experience for students by adding questions, images, audio, and other media elements. To learn how to Build a Bulb in PlayPosit.
Can I use my Panopto video, or do I have to record a video in PlayPosit?
- Yes, you can use your Panopto video for PlayPosit. Learn how to Use a Panopto Video in PlayPosit.
How do I assign a PlayPosit Bulb to my students?
- Playposit Bulbs must be linked to Canvas as assignments to auto-export grades into the Canvas Gradebook. Learn how to Assign a graded Bulb to learners.
How can I tell if my students are even in the Bulb or how they are doing?
- You will be able to track your Monitor learner responses o learn how many times each learner as attempted a Bulb as well as the time each learner spent on taking the Bulbs. You can also Monitor Bulbs through the Bulb Overview which allows instructors to monitor learners' responses to each interaction, view detailed analytics of their overall performance, and manually grade their responses.
Will the grades from my PlayPosit Bulb go into my Gradebook?
- PlayPosit will convert the points the learner acquired from the bulb into the percentage format and send it to Canvas. Learn how to Sync scores to Canvas Gradebook.
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