Make any YouTube video interactive

Transform YouTube videos into interactive learning experiences in minutes. Take that perfect science demo or historical speech and add pause-and-think questions—no downloading, no headaches.

What’s new

  • Generate interactive videos directly from YouTube

  • Embed questions throughout the video that prompt students to pause and think

  • Works without downloading or worrying about copyright blocks

  • Available in Assessments, the Video library, and Presentations.

Setting up interactive YouTube videos

  1. From the Assessment tab, click Gen with AI, then choose the YouTube option.

  2. In the Video section, switch to the YouTube tab and select Gen with AI.

  3. In a Presentation, add a new slide, choose Video, switch to the YouTube tab, then click Gen with AI.

Ready in minutes — no uploads needed.

A classroom example

Your 7th graders need to analyze volcanic eruptions for cause and effect.

Grab a 3-minute YouTube clip, use Gen with AI to add reflection questions at key moments. Students watch, pause, think, and respond—all without leaving Wayground.