VideoAnt

Tool for annotating videos with notes and comments (for guided learning)

VideoAnt is a web-based platform developed by the University of Minnesota that allows users to add time-stamped annotations to online videos. Educators can foster critical thinking by having students comment directly on key parts of video content, supporting media literacy, analysis skills, and active engagement. Teachers can assign VideoAnts for flipped classroom activities, virtual discussions, or differentiated instruction based on student needs. Parents can use it to prompt discussion about educational videos at home, encouraging active viewing instead of passive consumption. Particularly effective for middle school, high school, and college students.

Key Features: Teachers or students add timestamped comments/questions on videos; share annotated video link for discussion.

Pricing: Free (University of Minnesota)

Best For: High School (Flipped classroom)

Limitations (If Any): Not an AI content generator (more of a Web 2.0 tool).

Accessibility: Provides written transcript space next to video for accessibility and note-taking.