How I Turned YouTube Video Lessons Into an Interactive Learning Experience

Something every educator can relate to is how teaching is more than just presenting information, but about actively participating your students in the learning process. And in this digital age, it is equally important to continually explore strategies to make lessons more engaging, purposeful, yet enjoyable.

That was what led me to Kung Fu Quiz while preparing for a teaching demonstration.

I Wanted Students to Do More Than Just Watch

I have always found educational videos on YouTube useful because it's easily accessible, while also presenting information visually and making lessons more interesting. But I realised something: showing students a video does not necessarily mean they are actively paying attention to it.

For my teaching demonstration, I wanted to make videos a part of the learning experience rather than simply something students watched.

That was when I became interested in Kung Fu Quiz.

What caught my attention was the ability to use a YouTube video and add questions throughout it. Instead of watching from beginning to end, students had a reason to pay attention because they knew they would need to answer questions along the way.

They were not simply watching. They were listening, thinking, and preparing to respond.

What I Noticed During My Teaching Demonstration

When I used Kung Fu Quiz during my teaching demonstration, one of the most memorable things I noticed was how closely my students watched the video.

Because they knew questions could appear during the video, they listened carefully and paid attention to information that could help them answer.

For me, this was a simple but meaningful experience.

It showed me that technology does not need to make learning complicated. Sometimes, changing how students interact with something as familiar as a video can change the learning experience.

With Kung Fu Quiz, the video became more than something for my students to watch. It became an activity where they had to watch, think, and respond.

Then I Discovered sensAI

As I continued exploring Kung Fu Quiz, I discovered sensAI, its AI-powered question generation feature.

One challenge when preparing interactive video activities is creating meaningful questions around the video content. This can take time, especially when teachers are already balancing lesson planning, assessments, classroom management, and other responsibilities.

With sensAI, I can generate questions based on the video and use them as a starting point. I can then review, refine, and align the questions with my learning objectives.

For me, this is one of the things that makes the platform even more valuable for teachers. AI helps with the starting point, while I can focus on making sure the questions are right for my students and lesson.

Sharing What Worked With Other Teachers

After my experience, I shared Kung Fu Quiz with some of my colleagues and told them how I had used it during my teaching demonstration.

They were interested in how an ordinary educational video could become a more interactive classroom activity.

I was happy that I could share something that had worked well in my classroom with other educators. As teachers, we learn not only from our own experiences but also from the ideas, strategies, and resources shared by our colleagues.

What This Experience Taught Me

There are many digital and AI tools available to educators today, but I believe the best ones are those that have a clear purpose in the classroom.

Technology should not be used simply because it is new. It should help us achieve our learning objectives and create better learning experiences for our students.

My advice to other aspiring educators is to keep exploring. Try new approaches, observe how your students respond, reflect on what works, and adapt.

My journey with Kung Fu Quiz started with a teaching demonstration, but it has become part of my continuing effort to explore better ways to teach.

Most importantly, it reminded me of the kind of learning experience I want to create: one where students do not simply watch and listen, but actively think, participate, and learn.