EdPuzzle

Access: Clever.com/in/pha or https://edpuzzle.com/

Overview:

EdPuzzle is a wonderful tool that allows you to make videos interactive! You can upload a video you have created or find a video online. You are then able to add in multiple choice questions and notes directly into the video. A great feature about EdPuzzle is that students are able to rewind to rewatch parts of the video but are unable to fast forward. The video also pauses when a question or note pops up to allow the viewer time to think about their response. The teacher is able to monitor in real time how the student is doing with their responses, as well as where they are in the video. The teacher is also able to see students' final scores in order to know who needs more support. EdPuzzle videos can be posted directly to Google Classroom so the student can simply click on the link in their Google Classroom and will already be signed into their account!

Teachers can access Edpuzzle through their Clever page. Simply click on the Edpuzzle icon.

If you haven’t signed in at PHA before, go to: https://edpuzzle.com/schools/join/zvq3mb to sign up using YOUR @phacs.org Google account and be automatically upgraded to PHA’s Pro version after verifying

Subjects:

Literacy, Science, Social Studies, Math, Art, Language, Music, Computer Science, PE, Relationship-Building Activities

Grade Levels:

Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School

Tips:

You can use videos that are already made or create videos yourself!

Using a video from YouTube: If you find a video you like on YouTube that you would like to use, copy the URL address and then paste it in the 'Search Content" section at the top. The video should then appear on your screen. From here, you can now cut the video to make it shorter if you want your students to focus on a specific part of the video, or you can use the video in its entirety. If you want to embed questions and notes into the video, simply click the "Questions" button. As you watch, you can pause the video at any time to include a multiple choice question, open-ended question, or a note. You will also include an answer key so students know right away if they are understanding the topic. When you are done, click "Finish" and then "Assign".

Using a video from EdPuzzle: You can also find videos directly on EdPuzzle that are already created with questions already embedded into the video. In the "Search Content" section at the topic, type in a subject you would like to find a video on, such as "multiplication". From here, you can search already created videos to use. You can edit the video and questions to fit your students' specific needs, or you can use it as is. When you are ready to use the video, click "Finish" and then "Assign".

Creating your own video: You can also create your own videos to use on EdPuzzle! First record your video. A great tool to use in Screencastify. On this program, you can record your screen or attach a document camera to your computer and record yourself writing or using manipulatives. After recording, you can edit your video directly on the Screencastify program. When you are done editing, you can save your video in your Google Drive or you can upload your video to YouTube. You will then use this link to copy and paste into "Search Content" in EdPuzzle.

Creating videos is a great resource for students and families to refer back to if they need more support. For example, in Math, there are many new strategies that are being taught in the classroom that are different than how families had learned. By having a video to refer to, families are better able to support their student using the same strategies they learned in the classroom.

When creating or finding a video, less is more! Try to keep the video as contained as possible to keep students engaged. Videos should typically be no longer than 6 minutes.

When first introducing EdPuzzle, create or find a video that is about a fun topic or a review of a skill from a previous grade level. This allows students to practice the features of EdPuzzle without having to also focus on the content within the video and the content within the questions as well.

Prof Dev Resources:

Edpuzzle’s resources page will help you get started and get the most out of Edpuzzle: https://edpuzzle.com/resources.

They recommend:

• Quick Google Classroom Playlist - get up and running in just 10 minutes!

• Edpuzzle and Google Classroom Level 1 certification course

• Edpuzzle and Google Classroom 101 webinar

• Edpuzzle for Elementary Teachers webinar

Teacher Certifications

EdPuzzle offers an incredible list of professional development courses for teachers! Each topic provides a brief description of who that training is best suited for, how long it should take to complete, and if the course if for beginners, intermediate, or advanced users. There is a total of 20 courses that are offered, including EdPuzzle & Google Classroom, Project-Based Learning, Diversity & Inclusion, Student Hero, and so much more!

Teacher Certification Link: https://go.edpuzzle.com/OnlinePD.html

Student Certifications

EdPuzzle provides a student certification course! This course gives students the chance to earn badges at their own pace! Each topic has between 4 - 8 lessons, with each lesson having 3 - 5 short videos with questions embedded in them. A badge and certification is provided at the end of each topic. Topics within the course include:

• Digital Citizenship

• Equal Rights

• Personal Finance

• Emotional Intelligence

• Learning & Study Habits

• Health

• Building Character

Be sure to look carefully at each topic before assigning them to students. Specific topics may be more suited for a particular age group.

Student Certification Link: https://go.edpuzzle.com/student_certifications.html

Support

If you ever need support while using EdPuzzle, click on the ? in the upper righthand corner. From here, you can select a topic that best fits your needs. This will take you to the EdPuzzle Help Center in a new tab that contains more specific questions with associated short answers. You can also type your specific question into the search bar on the EdPuzzle Help Center page for more related questions and answers.

Examples:

There are videos with questions that are embedded into the video that you can use as an example or use directly with your students. To find these videos, simply log in and then in the "Search Content" section at the top, type in a topic you are looking for videos about, such as "rock cycle". You can edit the video and questions to fit your students' specific needs, or you can use it as is. When you are ready to use the video, click "Finish" and then "Assign".

You can also look for videos based on popular channels, such as YouTube, Khan Academy, National Geographic, TED Talks, Crash Course, and so many more! To find these videos, click on any of the channels listed on the bottom left. You can narrow your search from here by styping in a topic you are looking for on that specific channel, such as "Volcanos" in the National Geographic Channel.