Introduction:
Your instructors might be using engaging, interactive content powered by a tool called H5P within your Brightspace courses. These activities can range from interactive videos and self-check quizzes to drag-and-drop exercises and more, all designed to make learning more dynamic. Here's a quick guide to help you get started.
What is H5P?
Think of H5P as a way for your instructors to embed interactive elements directly into your course materials. It stands for HTML5 Package and allows for a variety of activity types that you can interact with right in your web browser – no extra downloads needed!
Where will you find H5P content?
H5P activities can appear in several places within your Brightspace course:
- • Integrated within Learning Modules: Often, H5P activities will be seamlessly woven into your weekly content alongside readings and videos. Look for items with descriptive titles like "Interactive Practice: Photosynthesis" or "Check Your Understanding: Module 3." You might also see a distinctive icon next to the item.
- • As Standalone Activities: Sometimes, your instructor might list H5P activities as separate items within the course content area, similar to assignments or quizzes.
- • Embedded in Announcements or Discussions: Keep an eye out! Instructors might embed quick interactive questions or polls directly within announcements or discussion posts to boost engagement.
Getting Hands-On with H5P Activities:
The way you interact with an H5P activity depends on its type. Here are a few common examples:
- • Interactive Videos: These videos will pause and present you with questions or prompts. Engage with these directly on screen to continue.
- • Quizzes & Self-Assessments: You'll encounter various question formats like multiple choice, true/false, and fill-in-the-blank. Pay attention to any feedback provided after you answer.
- • Drag and Drop Exercises: Move items around the screen to match concepts or complete sequences.
- • Fill in the Blanks: Type the missing words into the provided spaces.
- • Matching Games: Connect related items by selecting the correct pairs.
- • Image Hotspots: Click on specific areas of an image to reveal more information or answer a question.
Quick Tips for Smooth Experience:
- • Always Read Instructions: Each H5P activity will have its own instructions – take a moment to understand what's expected.
- • Utilize Feedback: Many activities provide immediate feedback, which is a great way to learn and reinforce concepts.
- • Try Again (If Allowed): Some activities might let you have multiple attempts, so use this to your advantage for practice.
- • Keep an Eye on Progress: Some H5P activities might show your score or progress.
- • Stable Internet is Key: Ensure you have a good internet connection for smooth interaction.
- • Use an Up-to-Date Browser: Modern browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge generally work best with H5P.
Support:
For additional support, please contact our COLTT Help Desk at 956-665-5327 or 956-882-6792.