Activities

Users can add the following activity types to the course topic.

  1. Assignment
    To add an assignment, follow the steps below.
    • Click on the Activities tab and select Assignment.
    • On the Editing Assignment screen, configure the following settings.
      General Settings
      Name Description.
      Assignment Name* Enter a short and suitable assignment name.
      Description Enter the assignment description.
      Activity Instruction Enter the Activity Instructions.
      Additional Files Drag and drop or upload additional files.
      Only show files during submission Check or uncheck the checkbox.
      Availability
      Name Description.
      Allow Submissions from Specify a particular date and time. Enable or disable it by clicking on the checkbox.
      Due Date Specify a particular date and time. Enable or disable it by clicking on the checkbox.
      Cut-off date Specify a particular date and time. Enable or disable it by clicking on the checkbox.
      Remind me to grade by Specify a particular date and time. Enable or disable it by clicking on the checkbox.
      Submission Types
      Name Description.
      Submission Types
      • Enable the Online Text to be able to type text directly into an editor field for the submission and vice versa
      • Enable File Submissions to allow students to upload more than one file as submissions and vice versa.
      Maximum Number of Uploaded Files Specify the maximum number of files a student can upload
      Maximum Submission Size Specify the file size limit.
      Accepted file types Mention the file types that can be uploaded.
      Feedback Types
      Name Description.
      Feedback Types
      • Feedback comments: If enabled, the marker can leave feedback comments for each submission.
      • Offline Grading Worksheet: If enabled, the teacher will be able to download and upload a worksheet with student grades when marking the assignments.
      • Feedback Files: If enabled, the teacher will be able to upload files with feedback when marking assignment submissions. These files may be but are not limited to, marked-up student submissions, documents with comments, or spoken audio feedback.
      Comment Inline
      • Select either Yes or No.

      Submission Settings
      Name Description.
      Require Students To Click the Submit button Select either Yes or No
      Require That Students Accept the Submission Statement Select either Yes or No
      Additional Attempts

      Select either of the following

      • Never,
      • Manually
      • Automatically until the pass
      Group Submission Settings
      Name Description.
      Students Submit in Groups Select either Yes or No.
      Notifications
      Name Description.

      Notify Graders About Submissions

      Select either Yes or No

      Notify Graders About Late Submissions

      Select either Yes or No

      Default For Notify Students

      Select either Yes or No
      Grade
      Name Description.
      Grade

      If scale is selected as Grade Type

      • Select either of the following from the scale dropdown.
        • Default Competence Scale
        • Final Review
        • Not/Confirmed
        • Confirmed
        • Pyramid – Final Review
        • Testing
      • If Point is selected as Grade Type
        • Mention the maximum grade point a student can get.
      Grading Method

      Select either of the following

      • Simple Direct Grading
      • Marking Guide
      • Rubric
      Grade Category Select Uncategorized
      Grade To Pass Mention the minimum grade necessary for a student to pass
      Anonymous Submissions Select either Yes or No
      Hide Grader Identity from Students Select either Yes or No
      Use Marking Workflow Select either Yes or No
      Common Module Settings
      Name Description.
      Availability

      Select either of the following

      • Show on Course Page
      • Hide on Course Page
      ID Number Enter an ID number.
      Group Mode

      Select either of the following

      • No Groups
      • Separate Groups
      • Visible Groups
      Restrict Access
      Name Description.
      Add Restrictions Refer to the Restrict Access section.
      Activity Completion
      Name Description.
      Completion Tracking

      Select either of the following

      • Do not indicate activity completion
      • Students can manually mark the activity as completed
      • Show Activity as complete when conditions are met
      Require Review Enable the Student must view this activity to complete it checkbox
      Require Grade

      Check or uncheck the following

      • Student must receive a grade to complete this activity
      • Student must receive a passing grade to complete this activity
        Note: This option becomes accessible when the first one is enabled.
      • Student must make a submission.
      Expect completed on Click the Enable checkbox and enter the date, month, and time. A specific timeline to complete an activity can be set by enabling this setting.
  2. Choice
    To add an assignment, follow the steps below.
    • Click on the Activities tab and select Choice.
    • On the Editing Choice screen, configure the following settings.
      General
      Name Description.
      Choice Name* Enter a Choice Name.
      Description Provide a suitable description of the choice.
      Display description on the course page Enable the checkbox to view the choice description on the course page.
      Options
      Name Description.
      Allow Choice to be Updated Select either Yes or No
      Allow more than one choice to be selected Select either Yes or No
      Limit the number of responses allowed Select either Yes or No
      Option 1*

      Specify the options for participants

      Note: Users must enter at least 1 option.

      Add 3 field(s) to form Click this button if more than 8 options are required
      Availability
      Name Description.
      Allow responses from Enable or disable the setting by clicking on the checkbox. Specify a particular date and time if enabled.
      Allow responses until Enable or disable the setting by clicking on the checkbox. Specify a particular date and time if enabled.
      Results
      Name Description.
      Publish Results

      Select either of the following

      • Do not publish results to students
      • Show results to students after they answer
      • Show results to students only after the choice is closed
      • Always show results to students
      Privacy of Results (not visible if Do not publish results to students is selected)

      Select either of the following

      • Publish anonymous results, do not show students' names
      • Publish full results showing names and their choices
      Show column for unanswered Select either Yes or No
      Include responses from inactive/suspended users Select either Yes or No
      Common Module Settings
      Name Description.
      Availability

      Select either of the following

      • Show on Course Page
      • Hide on Course Page
      ID Number Enter an ID number.
      Group Mode

      Select either of the following

      • No Groups
      • Separate Groups
      • Visible Groups
      Restrict Access
      Name Description.
      Add Restrictions Refer to the Restrict Access section.
      Activity Completion
      Name Description.
      Completion Tracking

      Select either of the following

      • Do not indicate activity completion
      • Students can manually mark the activity as completed
      • Show activity as complete when conditions are met

      Require View

      Enable or disable the following

      • Student must view this activity to complete it
      • Show as complete when user makes a choice
      Note: Visible only if ‘Show activity as complete when conditions are met’ is enabled in Completion Tracking.

      Expect completed on

      Click the ‘Enable’ checkbox and enter the date, month, and time. A specific timeline to complete an activity can be set by enabling this setting.

      Note: Visible only if Students can manually mark the activity as completed is selected in Completion Tracking
  3. Interactive Content
    To add an Interactive Content, follow the steps below.
    • Click on the Activities tab and select Interactive Content.
    • On the Editing Interactive Content screen, configure the following settings.
      Description
      Name Description
      Description Enter a suitable description for the content
      Display description on the course page Enable this setting to view the description on the course page below the activity link or the course page.
      Editor
      Name Description
      Create Content

      Select the content type from the available options.

      • Interactive Video
      • Multiple Choice
      • Fill in the Blanks
      • Drag the Words
      • Drag and Drop
      • Single Choice Set
      • True/False Question

      Click on the Details button to learn more about the content type

      Upload Click on the Upload a file button to upload an H5P file
      Display Options
      Name Description
      Display action bar and frame Enable the checkbox to display the action bar and frame

      Copyright Button

      Enable or disable the checkbox to control the Copyright Button display.

      Note: Visible only of the Display action bar and frame is enabled.
      Grade
      Name Description
      Grade Category Select Uncategorized
      Grade to Pass Add a value which will be the minimum grade required to pass
      Maximum Grade Enter a number that will be the maximum grade a student can score.
      Common Module Settings
      Name Description.
      Availability

      Select either of the following

      • Show on Course Page
      • Hide on Course Page
      ID Number Enter an ID number.
      Group Mode

      Select either of the following

      • No Groups
      • Separate Groups
      • Visible Groups
      Note: If Separate and Visible Group options are selected, they can be added as a restriction crit
      Restrict Access
      Name Description.
      Add Restrictions Refer to the Restrict Access section.
      Activity Completion
      Name Description.
      Completion Tracking

      Select either of the following

      • Do not indicate activity completion
      • Students can manually mark the activity as completed
      • Show Activity as complete when conditions are met

      Require View

      Enable the Student must view this activity to complete it checkbox.

      Note: Visible if ‘Show Activity as complete when conditions are met’ is selected in Completion Tracking.
      Require Grade

      Check or uncheck the following

      • Student must receive a grade to complete this activity

      Student must receive a passing grade to complete this activity

      Note: This option becomes accessible when the first one is enabled.

      Expect completed on

      Click the Enable checkbox and enter the date, month, and time. A specific timeline to complete an activity can be set by enabling this setting.

      Note: Visible if Students can manually mark the activity as completed is selected in Completion Tracking.
  4. Quiz
    To add a Quiz, follow the steps below.
    • Click on the Activities tab and select Quiz
    • On the Editing Quiz screen, configure the following settings.
      General
      Name Description.
      Name* Enter a name for the quiz activity
      Description Provide a suitable description for the quiz activity.
      Display description on the course page Enable the checkbox to view the choice description on the course page.
      Timing
      Name Description.
      Open the quiz Enable the setting by clicking on the checkbox and specify date, month, year, and time. This date and time determine the time the quiz will be open for students.
      Close the quiz Enable the setting by clicking on the checkbox and specify date, month, year, and time. This date and time determine the time the quiz will end.
      Time Limit Enable the setting by clicking on the checkbox and specify the number of weeks, days, hours, minutes, or seconds to complete the quiz.
      When Time Expires

      Select either of the following

      • Open attempts are submitted automatically
      • There is a grace period when open attempts can be submitted, but no more questions answered.
      • Attempts must be submitted before time expires, or they are not counted.
      Grade
      Name Description.
      Grade Category Select Uncategorized
      Grade To Pass Mention the minimum grade necessary for a student to pass
      Grade To Pass Mention the minimum grade necessary for a student to pass
      Grading Method

      Select either of the following

      • Highest Grade
      • Average grade
      • First attempt
      • Last attempt
      Layout
      Name Description.
      New Page This setting allows to limit of the number of questions visible on a single page.
      Question Behavior
      Name Description.
      Shuffle Within Question Select either Yes or No
      How Questions Behave

      Select either of the following

      • Adaptive Mode
      • Adaptive Mode (no penalties)
      • Deferred feedback
      • Deferred feedback with CBM
      • Immediate feedback
      • Immediate feedback CBM
      • Interactive with multiple tries
      Review Options
      Name Description.
      During the attempt

      This setting enables learners to review their answers while attempting the questions.

      Enable or disable the options by clicking on their respective checkboxes

      Immediately after the attempt

      This setting enables learners to review their answers immediately after answering the questions.

      Enable or disable the options by clicking on their respective checkboxes

      Later, while the quiz is still open

      This setting enables learners to review their answers while the quiz is not yet submitted/closed.

      Enable or disable the options by clicking on their respective checkboxes

      After the quiz is closed

      This setting enables learners to review their answers after the quiz is closed.

      The options here are checked by default and cannot be unchecked.

      Appearance
      Name Description.
      Show the User’s Picture

      Select either of the following

      • No image
      • Small Image
      • Large Image
      Decimal Places In Grades

      This setting determines the number of decimal places used while displaying the grades.

      Select a number from 0 to 5.

      Safe Exam Browser
      Name Description.
      Require the use of Safe Exam Browser

      Select either of the following

      • Yes – Configure manually
      • Yes – Upload my own config
      • Yes – Use SEB client config
      Extra Restrictions on Attempts
      Name Description.
      Require Password This setting allows adding a security step by mandating students to enter a password before attempting a quiz.
      Overall Feedback
      Name Description.
      Grade Boundary Specify a grade boundary and specific feedback is visible after obtaining that grade.
      Feedback Enter the feedback text.
      Add 3 more feedback fields Click on this button to add three additional feedback fields.
      Common Module Settings
      Name Description.
      Availability

      Select either of the following

      • Show on Course Page
      • Hide on Course Page
      ID Number Enter an ID number.
      Group Mode

      Select either of the following

      • No Groups
      • Separate Groups
      • Visible Groups
      Note: If Separate and Visible Group options are selected, they can be added as restriction criteria.
      Restrict Access
      Name Description.
      Add Restrictions Refer to the Restrict Access section.
      Activity Completion
      Name Description.
      Completion Tracking

      Select either of the following

      • Do not indicate activity completion
      • Students can manually mark the activity as completed
      • Show Activity as complete when conditions are met

      Require View

      Note: Visible if Show Activity as complete when conditions are met is selected in Completion Tracking.
      Enable the Student must view this activity to complete it checkbox
      Require Grade

      Check or uncheck the following

      • Student must view this activity to complete it
      • Student must receive a grade to complete this activity
      • Student must receive a passing grade to complete this activity
      • Or All Available Attempts Completed
      Note: The last option becomes accessible when the first one is enabled.
      Require attempts Enable this setting and add the number of times a student can attempt the quiz.

      Expect completed on

      Note: Visible if Students can manually mark the activity as completed is selected in Completion Tracking.

      Click the Enable checkbox and enter the date, month, and time.

      A specific timeline to complete an activity can be set by enabling this setting.

  5. Read and Acknowledge
    To add a Read and Acknowledge activity, follow the steps below.
    • Click on the Activities tab and select Read and Acknowledge
    • On the Editing Read and Acknowledge screen, configure the following settings.
      General
      Name Description.
      Name* Enter a suitable name for the activity
      PDF Description Enter the PDF description
      Choice Description Enter the choice description
      Display Choice Description on Activity Page Enable the setting to view the descriptions on the Activity page
      Content
      Name Description.
      Select Files* Drag and drop or manually upload files in the designated section.
      Appearance
      Name Description.
      Show Size Check the setting to display the file size.
      Show Type Check the setting to display the file type.
      Show Upload/Modified Date Check the settings to display the uploaded or modified date
      Display Resource Description Check the settings to enable the display of resource descriptions.
      Electronic Signature
      Name Description.
      Show User name Select Yes or No
      Show password Select Yes or No
      Show reason for signature Select Yes or No
      File tracking for completion

      Select either of the following

      • Main File
      • Any File
      • All File
      Availability
      Name Description.
      Restrict Answering to this field Enable this setting to configure the activity’s availability.
      Open Set the date and time from when the activity should open.
      Until Set a date and time for when the activity should remain open.
      Due period
      Name Description.
      Due Weeks Set the number of weeks
      Notification
      Name Description.
      Email when acknowledgement by Learner This setting allows teachers to receive an email when learner acknowledges
      Email to Teacher (when learner acknowledge any file) This setting allows defining a specific message to be sent to the teacher when the learner acknowledges
      Results
      Name Description.
      Publish results

      Select either of the following

      • Do not publish results to students
      • Show results to students after they answer
      • Show results to students only after the reacknowledge is closed
      • Always show results to students
      Privacy of results

      Select either of the following

      • Publish anonymous results, do not show student names
      • Publish full results, showing names and reacknowledges
      Show column for unanswered
      Include responses from inactive/suspended users
      Common Module Settings
      Name Description.
      Availability

      Select either of the following

      • Show on Course Page
      • Hide on Course Page
      ID Number Enter an ID number.
      Group Mode

      Select either of the following

      • No Groups
      • Separate Groups
      • Visible Groups
      Note: If Separate and Visible Group options are selected, they can be added as restriction criteria.
      Restrict Access
      Name Description.
      Add Restrictions Refer to the Restrict Access section.
      Activity Completion
      Name Description.
      Completion Tracking

      Select either of the following

      • Do not indicate activity completion
      • Students can manually mark the activity as completed
      • Show activity as complete when conditions are met

      Require View

      Note: Visible only if ‘Show activity as complete when conditions are met’ is enabled in Completion Tracking.

      Enable or disable the following

      • Student must view this activity to complete it
      • Show as complete when user makes a choice

      Expect completed on

      Note: Visible only if Students can manually mark the activity as completed is selected in Completion Tracking
      Click the Enable checkbox and enter the date, month, and time. A specific timeline to complete an activity can be set by enabling this setting.
  6. SCORM Package
    To add a SCORM Package, follow the steps below.
    • Click on the Activities tab and select SCORM Package
    • On the Editing SCORM Package screen, configure the following settings.
      General
      Name Description.
      Name* Enter a name for the SCORM Package
      Description Provide a suitable description for the quiz activity.
      Display description on the course page Enable the checkbox to view the choice description on the course page.
      Package
      Name Description.
      Package file Drag and drop or upload the SCORM package file in XML or ZIP format.
      Auto Update Frequency

      Select either of the following to set the auto-update frequency of the SCORM package

      • Never
      • Every Day
      • Every time it’s used
      Appearance
      Name Description.
      Display Package

      Select either of the following

      • Current window
      • New window
      Display course structure on entry page Select Yes or No
      Display attempt status

      Select either of the following

      • No
      • Dashboard and entry page
      • Dashboard only
      • Entry page only
      Availability
      Name Description.
      Available from

      Enable or disable the setting by clicking on the checkbox.

      Specify a particular date and time from when the SCORM package will be available if enabled

      Available to

      Enable or disable the setting by clicking on the checkbox.

      Set a specific date and time until which the SCORM package will remain available if enabled.

      Grade
      Name Description
      Grading Method

      Select either of the following

      • Learning objects
      • Highest grade
      • Average grade
      • Sum grade
      Maximum Grade Enter a number that will be the maximum grade a student can score.
      Attempt management
      Name Description
      Number Of Attempts Select either Unlimited attempts or the number of attempts up to six.
      Attempts Grading

      Select either of the following

      • Highest attempt
      • Average attempts
      • First attempt
      • Last completed attempt
      Force New Attempt

      Select either of the following

      • No
      • When previous attempt completed, passed or failed
      • Always
      Lock after final attempt Select either Yes or No
      Compatibility settings
      Name Description
      Force Complete Select either Yes or No
      Auto-Continue Select either Yes or No
      Auto-Commit Select either Yes or No
      Mastery score overrides status Select either Yes or No
      Common Module Settings
      Name Description.
      Availability

      Select either of the following

      • Show on Course Page
      • Hide on Course Page
      ID Number Enter an ID number.
      Group Mode

      Select either of the following

      • No Groups
      • Separate Groups
      • Visible Groups
      Note: If Separate and Visible Group options are selected, they can be added as restriction criteria.
      Restrict Access
      Name Description.
      Add Restrictions Refer to the Restrict Access section.
      Activity Completion
      Name Description.
      Completion Tracking

      Select either of the following

      • Do not indicate activity completion
      • Students can manually mark the activity as completed
      • Show Activity as complete when conditions are met

      Require View

      Enable the ‘Student must view this activity to complete it’ checkbox.

      Note: Visible if ‘Show Activity as complete when conditions are met’ is selected in Completion Tracking.

      Require Grade

      Check or uncheck the following

      • Student must receive a grade to complete this activity
      Note: This option becomes visible when the ‘Show Activity as complete when conditions are met’ option is selected in Completion tracking
      Require Minimum Score Uncheck the ‘Disable’ checkbox and enter a score that will be a minimum requirement to pass this activity.
      Require Status

      Check or uncheck all options or either of the following

      • Passed
      • Completed
      • Require All Scos to Return Completion Status

      Expect completed on

      Click the Enable checkbox and enter the date, month, and time.

      A specific timeline to complete an activity can be set by enabling this setting.

      Note: Visible if ‘Students can manually mark the activity as completed’ is selected in Completion Tracking.
  7. Simple Certificate
    To add a Simple Certificate, follow the steps below.
    • Click on the Activities tab and select Simple Certificate
    • On the Editing Simple Certificate screen, configure the following settings.
      General
      Name Description
      Certificate Name* Enter a name for the certificate
      Introduction Enter a text describing the certificate
      Design options
      Name Description
      Certificate Image File Drag and drop or upload files in the specified file formats into the designated area.
      Certificate Text Enter a text to be mentioned on the certificate.
      Certificate Back page
      Name Description
      Enable Certificate Back Page Select either Yes or No
      Certificate Back File image

      Drag and drop or upload files in the specified file formats into the designated area.

      Note: Users can upload files in the Enable Certificate Back Page is enabled.
      Certificate Back Text Enter the required text to be shown as the certificate back text.
      Other Options
      Name Description
      Print Outcome Select either Yes or No
      Print Date

      Select either of the following

      • Date Issued
      • Course Completion
      Print Grade

      Select either of the following

      • No Grade
      • Course Grade
      Grade Format

      Select either of the following

      • Percentage Grade
      • Points Grade
      • Letter Grade
      Print Certificate QR Code Select either Yes or No
      Print QR Code in the first page Select either Yes or No
      Issue Options
      Name Description
      Delivery

      Select any one of the delivery options

      • Open in new window
      • Force download
      • Email
      • No delivering, user will receive this certificate using other ways.
      Common Module Settings
      Name Description.
      Availability

      Select either of the following

      • Show on Course Page
      • Hide on Course Page
      ID Number Enter an ID number.
      Group Mode

      Select either of the following

      • No Groups
      • Separate Groups
      • Visible Groups
      Note: If Separate and Visible Group options are selected, they can be added as restriction criteria.
      Restrict Access
      Name Description.
      Add Restrictions Refer to the Restrict Access section.