Annoto
Transforming Course Videos into Exciting Interactive Learning
Quickly turn passive course videos into engaging and interactive experiences for students using Annoto!



Annoto is an add-on to MiVideo
screenshot showing the Annoto widget in the Kaltura video player


  • Annoto adds a collaboration widget and interactive timeline to the MiVideo/Kaltura player.
  • The Annoto widget contains several tools that provide unique ways for student and instructor interaction with the video including the ability to add timestamped comments, write personal notes, take in-video quizzes, and respond to reflection points.
  • Robust analytics (enabled for all videos by default) and an instructor dashboard for managing course engagement.
  • Annoto is available in all Canvas courses!


How can Annoto be used in my course?

  • Quiz students on video content.
  • Evaluate and grade student performance on various video assignments and activities.
  • Students can write personal notes to aid studying.
  • Engage students with comments and questions in a flipped classroom.
  • Prompt students to analyze, evaluate, and apply video content with reflection points.
  • Measure participation and engagement with robust analytics and insights.

Get started by engaging with Annoto in our Annoto demo course.


Visit our Annoto channel for more use cases and how-to videos.