On this page:

• Access EchoVideo
• Download the EchoVideo mobile app
• Notes, Q&A, bookmarks, & flags
• Create a study guide
• When online participation is graded
• Additional help

EchoVideo is an online learning platform that many instructors use to post recordings of in-person lectures or to share course content for flipped or team-based learning classes. Use EchoVideo to review past lectures in preparation for an exam, view presentation slides, or ask questions about course content. This page describes EchoVideo's key features to assist you in participating in classes and using study tools.

Access EchoVideo

Access EchoVideo by logging into your Moodle or Blackboard course page, and then following links posted by your instructor to specific recordings. These links log you into EchoVideo automatically. Log in to EchoVideo directly (without going through Moodle or Blackboard) with your NetID and password.

Download the EchoVideo mobile app.

Use the EchoVideo App to view lecture slides, watch course videos on demand, and ask questions/participate in discussion via your smartphone or tablet. Log into the app by using your netid@umass.edu address.

• iOS App (iPhone, iPad)
• Android App (Android phones and tablets) 

Notes, Q&A, bookmarks, & flags

When viewing a class, EchoVideo provides a set of tools that appear in a toolbar at the top of your browser window. Use these functions to take notes, post questions, bookmark video segments, flag confusing parts (which notifies your instructor), and view other classes related to your course.

Create a study guide

EchoVideo is a useful tool for studying or reviewing past class sessions. The Study Guide feature compiles your notes, questions, and bookmarks from a class session for easy review.

1. Log into EchoVideo, navigate to EchoVideo Home, then select COURSES and the course you want to review. A list of all classes for that course appears.
2. Select STUDY GUIDE. The Study Guide page opens.
3. Select the class title you want to review from the drop-down menu. Any notes you have taken, questions you have asked, or parts of the class you have bookmarked displays in the left panel.
   • Selecting a bookmark displays the lecture video at the corresponding time in the right panel.
   • Selecting a question shows the related discussion thread in the right panel.
4. Select DOWNLOAD to download a text version of your notes (including time stamps that correspond to the video).

When online participation is graded

EchoVideo tracks your class attendance and participation. Some instructors may use this information to calculate your participation grade, based on the following:

• Attendance - When opening a class session, new and unwatched classes are displayed with a green icon. Watched classes display with a gray icon. Read more on interpreting the media icons for classes in EchoVideo's support article on Student Class List.
• Video & Presentation Views -When viewing a lecture recording or slide presentation, you can pause and return later. EchoVideo will remember where you left off for your next session.
• Q&A - During any lecture or presentation, you can add new questions to the class discussion or reply to questions from your peers. Note: Questions posted on EchoVideo are visible to the entire class.
• Notes - EchoVideo includes a built-in note-taking function that lets you take notes alongside the class video and timestamp them as you go. You can copy and paste these notes or download them as a text file if you use a different note-taking system.
• Activities - Some slide presentations may also included embedded quiz questions such as short answer or multiple choice. Remember to click Submit for your answers!

Additional help

For additional support with EchoVideo, view their online support pages.