Through numerous research studies within learning science, we know that interactivity is needed to promote learning in online learning environments. H5P offers both power and simplicity for educators looking to engage students with digital content.

This 20-Minute Mentor covers five ideas for using basic H5P options to help students interact with—and retain— course content. Save time and effort with tools that make interactivity easy to create! Examples of use are provided by the instructor who uses successfully the platform herself.

Learning Goals

After viewing this Magna 20-Minute Mentor, participants will be able to:

• Identify several H5P tools
• Describe several ways H5P tools can be used to help students engage and learn, including content presentation, practice, and instructions
• Observe interactive elements in H5P, including automatic feedback options

Topics Covered

• Chunking content into interactive videos
• Creating interactive presentations
• Building vocabulary with crossword puzzles or flash cards
• Crafting engaging instructions that check for student understanding
• Exploring content in a timeline