In addition to the core functionality of the SG2Web system as described in the preceding topics, it is also possible to include interactive content either packaged from other sources, or bespoke content created by the Digital Resources team.An extra footnote in another topic to test renumbering.

Embedding assessments

Here, we are experimenting in embedding various external content into the page; native HTML quizzes, Blackboard assessments, external assessments (h5p), discussions etc.

There are various options available when it comes to creating engaging and interactive content, including:

• Blackboard quizzes
• Articulate, Captivate and other eLearning tools
• h5p and other third party options
• interactive SVG.

Blackboard

Blackboard assessments (tests, quizzes, assignments etc.) have the benefit of native inclusion in the LMS, which means that results are automatically stored in Grade Centre.

There are several quizzing options, including essays, fill in the blanks, hotspots and a host of others.

A potential downside to using Blackboard assessments directly in the study material is presentational. As they are delivered within the Blackboard framework, a lot of extraneous visual clutter is included (branding, navigation etc.).

We have made some progress using javascript to remove some of this clutter, which enables us to embed these resources in a somewhat seamless way.

H5P

H5P includes a collection of tools for creating attractive, interactive content.

It is very easy to author a range of HTML5 content in a wide variety of types, including:

• Interactive video
• Memory games
• Arithmetic quizzes
• Speak the words
• Drag and drop
• Many others.

Here are some examples:

Interactive SVG

In the online environment, the following SVG graphics are interactive, reacting to the mouse passing over various areas of the graphic. A static fallback version is also included for the PDF output.

These examples have been created by the Digital Resources team.