PlayPosit
The Interactive Video Learning Layer.
Overview
PlayPosit, acquired by WeVideo, is an interactive video tool that allows instructors to overlay questions, discussions, and other interactions onto videos from sources like YouTube, Vimeo, or their own library. It is designed to improve engagement and accountability in asynchronous video learning. Instructors can build sophisticated, branching pathways based on student responses and get detailed analytics on student performance, which can be synced to an LMS gradebook.
✨ Key Features
- Add interactions like multiple choice, free response, and discussions to videos
- Advanced interactions like branching logic and auto-graded fill-in-the-blanks
- Detailed analytics on student engagement and performance
- LMS integration with grade passback
- Peer review functionality for student-created videos
- Pre-built templates for various learning objectives
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Advanced interaction types, including branching logic
- Focus on higher education and instructional design
- Peer review capabilities
Unique Value: Transforms passive video into an active learning experience with powerful, customizable interactions and deep data analytics.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Creating a video lesson where students must correctly answer a question before proceeding
- Building a branching scenario where students explore different outcomes based on their choices
- Embedding a poll in a lecture video to gauge student opinion
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Simple video hosting without interactivity
- Live video conferencing
- Text-based social annotation
🏆 Alternatives
More feature-rich and complex than Edpuzzle, making it better suited for sophisticated instructional design in higher education. More focused on interactivity than Panopto or Kaltura, whose primary function is video management.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Institutional License tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Basic features, limited analytics.
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