PlayPosit is a platform for creating and delivering interactive video lessons called bulbs. They can then add interactive elements such as quizzes, polls, and discussion prompts to the bulbs, which are displayed at specific points during the lesson. Video can be added to the bulbs from a variety of sources including from Kaltura and Youtube. This makes it incredibly easy to add existing content to an interactive bulb. A video overview and other resources, including tutorials, use cases, and a student guide, can be found on the PlayPosit page of our website. PlayPosit also offers free resources, including webinars, help articles, and self-paced learning on their Partner Resources page.

While the main use case for Playposit is to add interactivity and light assessment to existing course videos in the form of bulbs, it can also provide interactivity and assessment to texts. Playposit provides a detailed walkthrough for creating a text-based bulb for an interactive syllabus. Included in the walkthrough is a sample bulb that you can interact with anonymously.

Given the importance of the information in the syllabus, it is imperative that students understand the information that you are providing to them. By creating a bulb using your syllabus, you can ensure students understand the finer print by adding multiple choice questions referring to sections of the syllabus. A short answer interaction can be used to find out what points of the syllabus students need further clarification on. Since this bulb can be created ahead of time and reused easily, it can be available to students to complete prior to the first class, giving you valuable insight into the needs of your students and their understanding of the course objectives.

If you are interested in learning how to use Playposit in your course, including designing interactive bulbs, or help with producing video content for your course, schedule a consultation with the LSA Learning and Teaching Consultants, or send a request to [email protected].