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Annoto - Unleashing In-Video Collaboration, Assessment and Insights
Annoto AnnotoAnnoto — Unleashing In-Video Collaboration, Assessment & Insights
An AI-powered, in-video learning platform — turn passive video watching into active, collaborative learning, right inside Moodle.
| One-click integration. Annoto adds time-based annotations as an overlay to any video embedded in your courses — no redirects to an external platform, no per-video configuration, and a setup that takes about five minutes. |
Annoto identifies videos in your activity content and attaches its in-video engagement widget automatically. Participants add timestamped comments, reply with text or video, answer in-video quizzes, and take private notes — while instructors gain actionable insights on learners, assessments and the video content delivered. Learn more in the Annoto guides.
Key features
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Discussion
Time-based annotations
Pin comments and questions to the exact second of the video, building a living, timestamped discussion thread. |
Social
Video comments & gamification
Reply with webcam, screen or audio clips. Badges, notifications and activity feeds keep the cohort engaged. |
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Assessment
In-video quizzes & grade sync
Add quizzes along the timeline with reliable, automatic Gradebook pass-back (RGSS) and limit-fast-forward controls. Learn more. |
Peer review
Peer review & rubrics
Structured peer feedback and skill assessment with criteria and rubrics, integrated across LMS activities. |
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Completion
Activity completion conditions
Complete activities based on video progress or on active participation in comments, quizzes and discussions. |
Compatibility
Player & source agnostic
Auto-detects and overlays Panopto, Kaltura, MS Stream, YouTube, Vimeo and native HTML5 video. |
Meet Lumo — your AI teaching copilot
Lumo Copilot is Annoto’s AI companion — built to empower educators, not replace them. It streamlines content creation, grading and personalized insights so you can focus on pedagogy and student success.
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How it works
- Install the plugin — add the Annoto local plugin to your Moodle site and enter your API key & SSO secret. One configuration, site-wide.
- Embed video as usual — keep adding videos the way you always have. Annoto identifies them automatically and attaches its overlay.
- Learners collaborate — students annotate, answer quizzes and take notes in context while engagement rolls into the dashboard.
Built for every video use case
| Guided & active watching — prompts and in-video quizzes keep learners engaged. | Guide → |
| Peer review & feedback — structured critique with criteria and rubrics. | Guide → |
| Graded video assignments — responses sync to the Moodle Gradebook automatically. | Guide → |
| Collaborative & flipped learning — shared discussion turns lonely viewing into a group experience. | Guide → |
| Skills development & training — coaching videos become two-way practice. | Guide → |
| Analytics & insights — heatmaps and per-student activity at site, course and video level. |
Voice of the customer
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“Annoto has redefined how we approach educational media — it enhances engagement, fosters collaboration, and provides invaluable insights into student learning.” — New York University
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“Annoto makes students pay attention to specific parts of a learning video, deepening their comprehension of challenging topics.” — Taskforce Digital Learning, Amsterdam University of the Arts
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“Annoto brings a great extension to Moodle’s collaborative features. Great job!” — Moodle community
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Why educators choose Annoto
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5 min
Average setup
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+63%
Video completion
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20+
Languages
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100%
In-LMS, no redirects
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Winner of the Higher / Further Education Digital Services category at the Bett Awards.
Installation
- Install the Annoto local plugin from the Moodle plugins directory, or upload the ZIP under Site administration → Plugins → Install plugins.
- Enter the API Key and SSO Secret (provided per domain by Annoto) and save.
- Set moderator roles, widget position and discussion scope to suit your site.
- Enable the plugin — Annoto attaches to matching videos across every course. See the Moodle setup guide.
| Compliance: GDPR & FERPA aligned, WCAG accessibility, advanced encryption, and LTI 1.3 support. Note: a subscription is required to use this service. |
Links: Guides · Moodle setup · Lumo AI · GitHub · annoto.net
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Contributors
Great job Annoto team!