Summary
This tool can be used to turn any BioInteractive video into an “interactive video” that includes pause points, questions, and labels. Educators can use the tool to create an interactive video, then share a link to that video with students. The tool also contains a library of interactive videos created by BioInteractive. Additional information can be found on this resource’s webpage.
Instructions for use
You can access these features from the Interactive Video Builder landing page and top menu:
- Explore: Access a library of ready-to-use interactive videos created by BioInteractive.
- Create: Create your own interactive video by adding labels, text boxes, and questions (multiple-choice, true/false, and free-text) to a BioInteractive video of your choice. You will need a BioInteractive account to use this feature.
All interactive videos can be shared with students by copying links. At the end of each video, students will be prompted to review and submit their answers, which they can save as a PDF.
For more information on using these features, refer to the materials on this resource’s webpage.
Optimization and limitations
This resource is optimized for use on desktops. It is supported by the most recent versions of Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari web browsers. On mobile devices, such as phones and tablets, playing interactive videos works well, but creating interactive videos may be suboptimal.
Most components of this resource have been designed, optimized, and/or tested for accessibility compliance (WCAG Level 2.0 AA Success Criteria). A few controls are not optimized for screen readers. For example, adding and editing interactions requires users to switch between “browse” and “forms” modes when inputting data. Navigation tips have been added where applicable.
Submit comments, questions, or feedback about this resource via email to biointeractive@hhmi.org.
Credits
Producers
Mark Nielsen, HHMI
Fabian de Kok-Mercado
Reviewer
Annie Prud’homme-Généreux, Capilano University, Canada
Writing and Editing
Mark Nielsen, HHMI
Esther Shyu, HHMI
Spanish Translation
Zulmarie Pérez Horta, HHMI
Javier Robalino, HHMI
Creative/Art Direction
Fabian de Kok-Mercado
UI/UX Design and Development
kapow, inc.
Code Library
H5P, used under these licensing terms
Terms of use
© 2022 Howard Hughes Medical Institute. All rights reserved. Please see the Terms of Use and the Interactive Video Builder Terms and Conditions for information on how this resource can be used.
Version 1.0
Updated on 06/16/22
