Question 1

How do timestamped questions work in a classroom setting?

Accepted Answer

Display the viewing guide alongside the video on the projector or share it digitally. When the video reaches the timestamp marked in the guide, pause the video and give students 60-90 seconds to write their response. Then continue the video. For class discussions of during-viewing questions, a quick 30-second pair-share is often more effective than a full class discussion that interrupts the video's narrative flow too long.

Question 2

Can I use the generator for videos on YouTube channels like TED-Ed, Crash Course, or Khan Academy?

Accepted Answer

Yes. These channels are among the most commonly used for educational video content, and their videos typically have accessible transcripts that improve the quality of timestamp placement. The AI is familiar with the structure of these channels and generates questions calibrated to the typical format, Crash Course videos have a fast pace requiring questions at denser intervals; TED-Ed videos often have a narrative arc that benefits from pre-viewing story activation.

Question 3

How does the vocabulary pre-teach list work?

Accepted Answer

The AI identifies 5-8 terms in the video that students are most likely to encounter without prior knowledge, technical vocabulary, academic language, or subject-specific terms that could create comprehension barriers. Each term is listed with a brief, grade-appropriate definition. Teachers spend 5 minutes reviewing the list before playing the video. Students who understand the key vocabulary comprehend the video significantly better than those who encounter unfamiliar terms mid-video.

Question 4

Can I use the viewing guide for small-group video stations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Video stations (where small groups rotate to watch a video independently and complete the viewing guide together) work well with the digital assignment format. Each group watches the video on a shared device, pauses at the timestamps together, and completes the guide collaboratively. The viewing guide provides the structure that prevents small-group video stations from becoming social time.

Question 5

How long does it take to review the generated guide before using it?

Accepted Answer

Most teachers spend 5-10 minutes reviewing the guide, confirming that the timestamps are accurate relative to the actual video, and adjusting any questions that do not match the video content precisely. The AI is accurate when a full transcript is available but may be slightly off on timestamps when working from a content description. The quick review ensures the guide is ready to distribute or display.

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