> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.annoto.net/guides/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.annoto.net/guides/learning-journeys/collaborative-learning/guided-watching.md). # Guided Watching ## **The Use Case** In **Guided Watching** the instructor guides learners throughout the video watching experience. ## Type of Activity [**Learner-Instructor interaction**](https://docs.annoto.net/guides/annoto-use-cases/introduction#learner-instructor-interaction), [**Learner-Content Interaction**](https://docs.annoto.net/guides/annoto-use-cases/introduction#learner-content-interaction). ## Activity Flow This can be done in multiple ways: * Asking the learners questions related to specific moments in the video * Bringing their attention to specific moments in the video * Translating or simplifying terms, phrases, or ideas * Connecting moments in the video to previous class discussions * Highlighting moments that are important for the final exam * Using Annoto as an enriching layer – providing additional knowledge or resources * Providing any type of message to the viewers ![Illustration: Guiding questions on a video](/files/GmjN12CRKAbX3AhOe8re) ## Video as a comment in Guided Watching In Guided Watching, video as a comment opens additional ways for the instructor to deliver messages to the viewers. Showing the correct annunciation of a term or a phrase, recording the screen for “How to” purposes, and even adding additional insights or comments as a video are only a few examples of what can be done. ## Gain Insights The Annoto [**Analytics and Insights Dashboard**](https://docs.annoto.net/guides/dashboard/introduction) presents analytics and insights on the class activity, in terms of [video consumption](https://docs.annoto.net/guides/dashboard/course-view#course-videos), [users’ participation and engagement](https://docs.annoto.net/guides/dashboard/video-view#users-activity), and enables a quick and easy [management of the discussion](https://docs.annoto.net/guides/dashboard/video-view#manage-the-discussion) (replying easily to learners, give their comments “Educator’s Thumbs Up” and even delete comments, if needed). All from the dashboard itself. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.annoto.net/guides/learning-journeys/collaborative-learning/guided-watching.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.