H5P Transition

H5P is among several software licenses previously funded through the Federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) that will not be renewed. After the license end date of September 20, 2025, 吉祥坊 faculty, staff, and students will no longer be able to access H5P through a campus license. Visit the for additional background information and the full list of impacted tools.听

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H5P has enabled faculty to create a variety of interactive content, including quizzes, flashcards, and multimedia presentations. With the transition away from H5P, faculty are encouraged to explore multiple tools to replace specific interactive elements based on their instructional needs.听

吉祥坊-Supported Alternatives听

Because H5P provided such a wide variety of content types, there is no single replacement tool. The following alternatives can be used depending on your specific activity:听

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Quizzes and Surveys: Canvas Quizzes are useful for straightforward assessments听听

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Video with Embedded Questions: Panopto supports adding quiz questions to videos, making it ideal for lecture videos with check-in points.听

Analytics: Track interaction with Panopto鈥檚 analytics, though the quiz question types may differ from H5P.听

Other Specialized Tools听

Interactive Presentations: Tools like Google Slides and Poll Everywhere can be used for live engagement activities. Poll Everywhere allows for real-time polling and audience interaction, though it does not yet integrate directly with Canvas.听

Transition Steps & Timeline听

What to do now:听

Review the types of interactive content you currently use in H5P and identify critical activities to replace.听

Familiarize yourself with tools like Canvas Quizzes, Panopto, Google Slides, and Poll Everywhere to understand their functionality.听

If considering Google Suite, request a 吉祥坊 Google account by contacting the .听听

If considering Poll Everywhere, request an account by sending an email to ftc@csun.edu.听

Contact the for advice on identifying and implementing alternatives.听

Before September 20, 2025:听

Export and save any content you wish to keep from H5P.听

Revise course content and/or assignments to integrate with your chosen alternative tool(s).听

Training and Support Options听

Self-Access Resources听

We have curated the resources listed below as a starting point to assist with the transition. Additional resources will be added throughout the Spring 2025 semester.听听

External Blog and Website created by Instructional Designer Dr. Sean Nufer that offers resources for interactive content alternatives, including flashcards.听

Workshops听

We will be hosting workshops specifically tailored to faculty transitioning from H5P to alternative tools. Topics will include using Canvas Quizzes for assessments, creating interactive videos with Panopto, leveraging Poll Everywhere for live engagement, and exploring other tools for interactive content. Visit the for upcoming events and registration details.听

One-on-One Assistance听

吉祥坊鈥檚 Academic Technology team is available for one-on-one help via email, Zoom, or in-person meetings. Our staff are available to help you identify alternatives that meet your instructional goals. To request assistance, email us at ftc@csun.edu or visit the for additional contact options.听

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