Audio/Video Stems and configurations

Learn how to create questions with video or audio stems, whether you're uploading content directly from your device or embedding hosted media like YouTube or Vimeo.

Audio and video stems can be used in Synap to:

• Test listening or observational skills: Great for language assessments, music theory, or video analysis.

• Create immersive scenarios: Useful for medical, legal, or customer service training.

• Simulate real-world tasks: Such as identifying patterns, diagnosing issues, or interpreting data.

Synap supports audio/video for all question types, including:

• Auto-marked questions: Multiple choice, true/false, etc.

• Manually-marked questions: Free text, file uploads, or audio responses.

Audio/Video stem guide

Uploading audio/video stems directly

You can upload audio or video files directly from your device. This eliminates the need for hosting content on platforms like YouTube. When creating a question use the Audio/Video stem field and select the file from your device to use. Once uploaded the stem will show in the editor and you can continue editing your question as normal.

Audio/Video stem field

See below for how direct uploads appear in the quiz player

Audio stem

Video stem

Additional configuration options for direct upload

If you upload directly, you unlock the following advanced settings in the Configuration Tab:

• Restrict Playback Count: Limit how many times the user can play the audio/video.

• Play on Question Display: Automatically plays the audio/video when the question appears.

• Disable Progression Until Played: Prevents users from answering or moving to the next question until the content finishes.

• Hide Answer Options Until Played: Conceals answer options (for auto-marked questions) until the content is completed.

Config options

Embedding Youtube, Vimeo or other hosted content

Alternatively, you can embed hosted audio or video content using external links. From the question editor you can paste in youtube links or use the HTML embed for more control over the embedded links, doing it this way you won't be able to access all of the configuration options. However the reveal stem after some time option will be available

Embedded Youtube video

Embedded Spotify audio

For either embedded or uploaded content, the option to Reveal Question Stem After Some Time: will delay the display of the question stem, lead-in, or answer options for a set duration to ensure users engage with the media before answering.

Reveal stem after some times

Quick tips

• Choose the Right Format: Direct uploads are ideal if you want full control over playback and progression. Embedded links work well for hosted media or longer video content.

• Test Your Content: Always preview the question to ensure your audio/video plays as intended.

• Engage Learners: Use stems to create scenarios that challenge critical thinking and real-world application.

By using Synap's audio and video stem features, you can make your assessments more interactive. Whether you're testing comprehension, observation, or problem-solving skills, these tools add a new dimension to learning.