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What are widgets and how do I use them?

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Introduction

Content widgets allow you to add information, media, and resources to your course. These may be useful for presenting information and providing stimulus for discussions or constructive activities. 

For a general guide on how to create course content: View this topic

 

Content Widgets

Text Widget

 

Add text, images, tables, embed videos, and iframes. 

Format your text using a big range of tools and features.

Student view

  

 

Editor view for teacher

 

Tip: Support your text with images, icons, bullet points and break your text into easy-flowing paragraphs for better readability!

 

 

White Space Widget

 

This widget is for adding creating extra vertical space on your page. It is useful for breaking up information and formatting for better readability.

 

Video Widget

 

Click or drag the widget to place it on the page. Add your video URL and a custom poster image (optional).

Student view

 

Editor view for teacher

 

 Tip: OpenLearning supports YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Vzaar, Brightcove, HTML5 video, and Flash.

Supported video file formats: mp4, Mov, Avi, WebM, and Ogg.

Maximum video upload size: 5GB

 

File Widget

 

You can add image, PPT, or PDF files on the page. These can be viewed and/or downloaded by course participants.

 

Student view

 

 

Editor view for teachers

 

 Tip: Add multiple image files using this widget if you need a quick slideshow function!

 

 

Audio Widget

 

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