Edpuzzle 

Overview

What is EdPuzzle?

Edpuzzle is a web-based interactive video and formative assessment tool that lets users crop existing online videos and add content to target specific learning objectives. Teachers can search the extensive library or upload their own videos to customize them with voice-overs, audio comments, embedded assessment questions, and additional resources. There are also options to choose from the site's curriculum content, assign due dates, and prohibit students from fast-forwarding through videos. Teachers can view students' scores and progress over time as well as the length of time students took to complete an assignment. Data from the embedded quizzes is saved in Edpuzzle's gradebook; however, teachers can easily export and incorporate it into other management systems such as Google Classroom.

Why are teachers using EdPuzzle?

Teachers are using EdPuzzle to engage students with interactive videos that assess understanding while reinforcing accountability. The ability to customize videos allows teachers to isolate  the most important information within a video and encourages students to actively engage with that information. These video lessons can be delivered in a variety of ways such as bell work, station activities, playlist assignments, and flipped lessons to name a few.  

Teachers are also using EdPuzzle to create lessons for sub days. EdPuzzle is ideal for sub days because it allows teachers to “teach” remotely by embedding the same questions and promptings they would normally ask in a live classroom within a customized video lesson. EdPuzzles dashboard allows teachers to hold students accountable for their participation and effort by tracking each students progress and providing feedback.