Creating an H5P Interactive Video activity

Note: This article is part of the H5P collection.

When effectively aligned with learning outcomes, video is a powerful tool for conveying subject information to students. The H5P Interactive Video content type enhances video content by allowing the addition of interactive elements. The types of interaction that can be added include:

Numerous quiz question formats.
Text and image overlays.
Hyperlinks.
Bookmarks.
Summary tasks.

Note: To ensure an inclusive experience for all students, refer to the accessible content types resource from H5P.

Why?

While video is a valuable educational tool, it can still result in a passive viewing experience for students when used alone. To align with UOW Curriculum Priorities and foster “student-centred, inclusive, aligned, responsive and active learning and teaching practices and interactions” (UOW Course Design Procedures, Section 84b), the H5P Interactive Video content type provides functionality to promote active engagement. These options include:

Integrating quiz questions of varying formats and providing immediate feedback to support students' comprehension.
Overlaying additional text or visual information on the video.
Including a Summary task as an opportunity for students to review the content and identify concepts requiring revision.
Adding bookmarks to the video that can indicate where to find specific events.
Encouraging students to think critically beyond the video content.

You can preview an example of this functionality on the H5P Interactive Video tutorial page. 

How?

Before creating an H5P Interactive Video activity, ensure you have sourced or recorded the video you plan to use. 

Note: When adding your video to the H5P Interactive Video activity, you will be prompted to provide copyright information. Refer to UOW’s Copyright guidance page for guidance.

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If you are using an externally sourced video (e.g., from YouTube or Vimeo), refer to the Adding external content L&T Hub article.

Note: YouTube videos may still display visual elements, such as overlays, advertisements, and suggested videos. Keep this in mind when considering if an external video is appropriate. 

If you are uploading your own video, the following formats are supported: MP4 (used by EchoVideo, Webex and Zoom), WEBM and OGV.

Ensure Edit mode is on.
Click the Add content (+) button at the bottom of the section, or around existing activities and resources by hovering over the dotted line that separates them.
Select Activity or resource from the dropdown menu.
Select Interactive Content from the Add an activity or resource chooser.
(Optional) Add a Description to the activity. Ensure Display description on site page is enabled if a description is added.
Select Interactive Video from the Select content type menu.
Follow the step-by-step guidance in the Interactive Video Tutorial H5P support resource.

Note: When adding interactions to your H5P Interactive Video activity, it is recommended to enable the Pause video checkbox in the settings. This means the chance of students missing additional information when interactions occur will be minimised.
When the setup process is complete, click the Save and return to site button.

Your H5P Interactive Video activity is now ready for use.

Note: Refer to the Embedding H5P in Moodle L&T Hub article if you would like to have students access this content within the context of a Moodle Book or similar resource.

Related information

Adding external content (YouTube, etc.) | L&T Hub article
Content types recommendations | External resource
Creating an H5P Fill in the Blanks activity | L&T Hub article
Creating an H5P Multiple Choice activity| L&T Hub article
H5P Interactive Video Tutorial | External resource
H5P Quiz (Question Set) | External resource

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