Boost Your Learning with EchoVideo

Quick wins (simple features to use straight away)

These are easy adjustments that can improve your viewing experience:

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Change playback speed
What it is: Controls how fast or slow the video plays.
How to do it: Click the speed setting (e.g. 1x) on the video player.
Tip: Slow it down for complex topics or speed it up when revising.
Go full screen
What it is: Expands the video to fill your screen.
How to do it: Click the full screen icon (four arrows or corners).
Tip: Use this to reduce distractions and focus on the content.
Close the sidebar
What it is: Hides the side panel with extra tools.
How to do it: Click the arrow or panel icon to collapse it.
Tip: This gives you more space to view the video clearly.
Change the layout
What it is: Adjusts how slides and video are displayed.
How to do it: Use the layout icon (grid or box shapes).
Tip: Choose a layout that suits how you prefer to learn.
Pause and resume easily
What it is: Stops and restarts the video at any time.
How to do it: Click play/pause (triangle or two vertical bars).
Tip: You can leave and come back later without losing your place.
Rewatch sections
What it is: Lets you replay parts of the video.
How to do it: Drag the timeline bar or use skip buttons.
Tip: Rewatch difficult sections to improve understanding.

Study tools (to support understanding and revision)

Please note that not all features described in this guide will be available for every EchoVideo recording, as this depends on how the video has been created or shared.

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These features help you engage more actively with the content:

Transcripts

What is it?

A transcript in EchoVideo (Q-Review) is a written record of everything spoken in a video. It is displayed alongside the recording, making it easier to follow the content and review key information.

How do I access it?

To view the transcript, open the video in EchoVideo (Q-Review) and select the Transcript button or tab in the video player. The transcript will appear alongside the video.

What can I use it for?

You can use transcripts to:

Read along while watching the video to support understanding and retention.
Review content at your own pace.
Search for specific words, phrases, or topics within the recording.
Quickly navigate to important sections of the video.

How do I search the transcript?

Open the Transcript panel.
Enter a word or phrase into the search box at the top of the transcript.
Matching results will be highlighted.
Select a result to jump directly to that point in the video.

Where can I learn more?

For additional information about transcripts, please refer to the provider's support documentation.

Turn Captions On

What is it?

Captions are on-screen text that displays the spoken words in a video as they are being said.

How do I access it?

To turn captions on in EchoVideo (Q-Review):

Open the video.
Select the CC (Captions) button in the video player controls.
Captions will appear on screen while the video plays.

What can I use it for?

Captions can help you:

Follow spoken content more easily.
Improve accessibility and comprehension.
Watch videos in noisy environments or where audio cannot be played aloud.
Support learning by reinforcing spoken information with text.

Add Notes

What is it?

Notes in EchoVideo (Q-Review) allow you to record your thoughts, key information, and reminders while watching a video. Notes are linked to specific points in the recording, making them easy to revisit later.

How do I access it?

Open the video in EchoVideo (Q-Review).
Select the Notes button or panel within the video player.
Navigate to the point in the video where you want to add a note.
Enter your note and save it.

What can I use it for?

You can use notes to:

Record important information while watching.
Capture questions or ideas for later discussion.
Create revision notes linked to specific moments in the video.
Organise key learning points in one place.

Where can I learn more?

For additional information about using notes, please refer to the provider's support documentation.

Bookmark Key Moments

What is it?

Bookmarks allow you to save important points in a video so that you can quickly return to them later.

How do I access it?

Open the video in EchoVideo (Q-Review).
Navigate to the point you want to save.
Select the Bookmark option from the Notes panel or player tools.
The bookmarked moment will be saved for future reference.

What can I use it for?

You can use bookmarks to:

Save key concepts for revision.
Mark sections you need to revisit.
Quickly navigate to important moments in a recording.
Create a personalised study guide from the video.

Where can I learn more?

For additional information about bookmarks, please refer to the provider's support documentation.

Use Confusion Flags

What is it?

Confusion flags allow you to mark sections of a video that you find unclear or difficult to understand.

How do I access it?

Open the video in EchoVideo (Q-Review).
Navigate to the section you want to flag.
Select the Confusion Flag option from the Notes panel or player tools.
The flagged point will be saved so you can revisit it later.

What can I use it for?

You can use confusion flags to:

Identify areas that need further review.
Highlight topics you would like to discuss with your tutor or classmates.
Track concepts that require additional study.
Focus your revision on areas where you need more support.

Where can I learn more?

For additional information about confusion flags, please refer to the provider's support documentation.

More in-depth tips (for flexible and effective study)

These features can help you study more efficiently over time:

- Use keyboard shortcuts
  Quickly play, pause, or skip through videos without using your mouse.
  Tip: This can save time when reviewing or navigating longer recordings.
  - For additional information about keyboard shortcuts, please refer to the provider's support documentation.
- Access videos on different devices
  Watch on your laptop, tablet, or phone for flexible study.
  Tip: Useful if you want to study on the move or switch between devices.
- Download materials (if available)
  Some videos include slides or resources you can download for offline use.
  Tip: Download key materials to support revision without needing to rewatch the full video.
  
  To download materials in EchoVideo (if available), click the download icon (downward arrow) near the video or in the menu and select the file you want.