Edpuzzle Overview for Faculty
Edpuzzle Overview
Edpuzzle is a web-based platform designed to make video-based learning interactive, trackable, and engaging for students in higher education. It allows faculty to create, customize, and assign video lessons—either from existing online videos (such as YouTube) or self-created content—and embed interactive elements like quiz questions, comments, and voiceovers directly into the video stream. Edpuzzle is designed to transform passive video watching into an interactive, engaging learning experience for college and university students.
Edpuzzle allows faculty to embed questions, prompts, and comments directly into videos. Students must interact with these elements—answering multiple-choice or open-ended questions, or reflecting on prompts before continuing with the video, which keeps them actively involved rather than passively watching.
Edpuzzle Availability
Edpuzzle is available for instructors to implement in all Canvas courses.
- Edpuzzle is available at edpuzzle.com.Please visit our guide toCreate an Edpuzzle Account;to begin your Edpuzzle experience.
- For graded work, create a Canvas Assignment with the external tool submission type.
- For nongraded activities, add external tool to a Module.
- A Chrome web browser extension is available free to the public, but it is not compatible with Canvas.
Edpuzzle Tech Support
Edpuzzle offers an extensive Help Center, available for Teachers, Students and Parents. ;The Help Center is a library of instructions covering every aspect of Edpuzzle. When necessary, you may also contact Edpuzzzle Support via email.
Edpuzzle Considerations
- UIW has a Pro license for Edpuzzle, which gives you unlimited videos. However, you will not find Edpuzzle in Cardinal Apps. You must visit edpuzzle.com to create your own account with your UIW email.
- When you create an Edpuzzle assignment in Canvas, add detailed instructions for your students so they know your expectations for how they must participate
- Rubrics are effective tools for grading with Edpuzzle to explain how usage activity will translate to a grade.
- If you are using a Rubric with your Canvas Assignment, be certain to select the correct one—you cannot remove or edit the Rubric after it is added. If you make a mistake adding a Rubric, delete the Assignment and start over.
Edpuzzle Resources
The Resources page at Edpuzzle provides beginner tutorials, information about Webinars and Events and;
Edpuzzle provides support via their Help Center. Instructor instructions cover every aspect of creating video lessons as well as tips and tricks and troubleshooting.
Edpuzzle also maintains an extensive proprietary YouTube channel. It includes a playlist dedicated to Canvas considerations.
Edpuzzle Overview FAQ
How do I create or find video lessons in Edpuzzle?
You can upload your own videos, use content from platforms like YouTube, or adapt lessons created by other educators through the Edpuzzle Community tab. Editing tools allow you to trim videos, add questions, and personalize content.
How can Edpuzzle help with teaching complex concepts?
Edpuzzle supports the use of animations, illustrations, and custom voiceovers to clarify challenging topics. Interactive questions and notes allow you to break down complex material and check for understanding as students progress through the video.
How does Edpuzzle track student progress and engagement?
Edpuzzle provides real-time analytics showing which students watched the video, how much of the video they watched, their responses to questions, total time spent, and whether assignments were submitted late. The gradebook calculates progress and total scores, helping you monitor student understanding and engagement