4. Search the Transcript
Finding the exact moment a specific topic is mentioned in a video can be challenging. Scrubbing the timeline with your mouse is often imprecise. Since you have the transcript open, you can use it to search the video text just like a document.
Why You Want to Do This
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Efficient Research: This allows students to locate specific information within longer documentaries or lectures. They can quickly find the relevant concepts they need to support their learning.
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Evidence Gathering: Students can easily find exact quotes and timestamps to support their arguments or complete an assignment.
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Lesson Prep: You can quickly check to see if a video covers the specific vocabulary or standards you are teaching without watching the entire duration.
How to Do It
First, make sure the Transcript is open (see tip 3).
Method 1: The Search Bar Look at the top of the Transcript window. There is a Search in video bar. Type your keyword there. It will filter the transcript lines to show only the ones that contain your word.
Method 2: Control F If you do not see the search bar, you can use your browser shortcut. Press Control F (or Command F on a Mac). Type your word. The browser will highlight the word in the text.
Clicking on any line in the transcript will jump the video player to that exact spot.
