This is the hand out that guides participants through the process of creating EDPuzzle interactive video learning objects. It can also be used as a cheat sheet for individuals wishing to quickly learn EdPuzzle.

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Try this activity: http://bit.ly/1Sh9OAA
Why EDpuzzle?
It is a free, web-based resource allows you to transform online videos from passive
into interactive events by
• adding audio and text comments to a video.
• adding open-ended questions.
• adding multiple-choice questions.
• replacing the existing audio track with your own voice to customize the learning
experience.
Quickly create for different levels.
• Use the duplication feature to quickly create similar learning objects for different levels.
Works from the web or in D2L.
• Link from a web page or D2L page
• Embed in a D2L course page.
Let’s Start
1. Surf to https://edpuzzle.com
2. Click on the Log in button
3. Click on the Teacher button
4. Complete the Log in
5. Click on the My Content button (twice)
6. Click on the Create button
7. Choose New Video

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Create a lesson – pick a video
Note the Channels listing
1. Type a lesson topic keyword in the search bar
2. Press the Enter key
3. A series of video icons appear
4. If nothing is useful, choose a Channel.
5. Roll over the desired video icon. (Choose a
video under 5 minutes)
6. Click on the Use It button
Create a lesson – the video
• The editing screen appears with the video screen
set to a black frame.
1. Click on the Funtastic button (if one appears)
2. Click on the Okay button (if one appears)
3. Click on the Play icon to see if the video plays
4. If the video plays, click on the Pause icon

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Crop for focus
• Create focus on the learning content by using the Start and End
Point markers.
1. Click & drag the Start & End Point markers to shorten the video‘s length.
This crop performs a non-destructive edit, so if you change your mind later just drag the crop handles.
Adding Comments to a video
Add audio comments
Comments offer a way to add additional information, add personality and
instructions to a video.
1. Click on the Audio Notes icon
2. Drag the Audio Playback button by the top
point
3. Click on the Audio Playback button
4. If asked click Allow
5. Speak into the microphone
6. When finished, click on the Stop button.
7. Click on the Yellow Playback button to listen to the
comment.
Note: the option to remove unwanted audio notes is available during this
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Add text comments
1. Click on the Quizzes icon
2. Drag the Green Quizzes Playback button to the position of
the comment
3. Click on the Question Mark icon of the Playback button
4. The Quiz editor opens
5. Click on the Comments icon
6. Input comments into the text editor
7. Click on the Save button (under the text editor)
8. Click on the Continue button
9. Press the Pause button
Note: On the playback timeline these elements appear as below.

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Adding Questions to the video
Add an open ended question
1. Click on the Quizzes icon (at the top of the screen)
2. Drag the Green Quizzes Playback button to the position of the comment
3. Click on the Question Mark icon of the Playback button
4. The Quiz editor opens
5. Click on the Question icon
6. Input a question into the text editor
7. Click on the Save button
8. A preview will appear
9. Click on the Continue button
10. Press the Pause button
Add a multiple choice question
1. Click on the Quizzes icon (at the top of the screen)
2. Drag the Green Quizzes Playback to the place on the timeline where the
question will appear
3. Click on the Question Mark icon of the Playback button
4. The Quiz editor opens
5. Click on the Multiple Choice Question icon
6. Input the question into the text editor
7. Input a correct answer in the correct answer text editor
8. Input a distractor correct answer in the incorrect answer text editor
9. To add more distractors, click on the Add answer button
10. When finished, click on the Save button
11. A preview will appear
12. Click on the Continue button
13. Press the Pause button

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Replace the audio track (do not attempt this during the workshop)
Microphone
Ensure that your workstation’s microphone is in working order.
1. Click on the Blue Audio icon (at the top of the screen)
2. Click on the Record Audio button
3. If asked click Allow
4. Speak into the microphone (you can pause and continue)
5. You must record over the whole video.
6. When finished, click on the Play button.
7. You can record as many times as you wish.
Save, Finish & Share
Sharing without a class on EdPuzzle allows the students to use the activity without a login.
Feedback is immediate.
1. Click on the Save button at the top right of the screen
2. Click on the Finish button at the top right of the screen
3. Click on the Share with anyone button
4. Copy the Link address to send the link via email or link it within a webpage
5. Choose a size from small, medium or large
6. Copy the Embed code to place it in a webpage or D2L
7. There are also social media buttons available
8. When copied, click on the dark portion of the screen