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==How can I enable users to participate in a front page choice activity?== | ==How can I enable users to participate in a front page choice activity?== | ||
To enable logged-in users to participate in a front page choice activity: | To enable logged-in users to participate in a front page choice activity: | ||
# | # Click the edit icon of the Choice. | ||
# | # In the Settings block for the Choice, click ''Permissions.'' | ||
# From the dropdown ''Advanced role override'', choose "authenticated user" | |||
# Set the capability [[Capabilities/mod/choice:choose|mod/choice:choose]] to allow. | # Set the capability [[Capabilities/mod/choice:choose|mod/choice:choose]] to allow. | ||
# Click the 'Save changes' button. | # Click the 'Save changes' button. | ||
==Can I allow users to make more than one choice?== | |||
It is not currently possible to do this; however, they can be allowed to change their mind if you set the choice to be updated. | |||
==Can I use images or other file types as choice options instead of text?== | ==Can I use images or other file types as choice options instead of text?== | ||
To do this, first upload your images or sound files (mp3) or video files to | To do this, first upload your images or sound files (mp3) or video files to the internet. | ||
# | #Copy the URL (web address) of the files you want to display. | ||
#Paste it into a text editor like notepad (''This is not essential but makes it easier to add the code'') | #Paste it into a text editor like notepad (''This is not essential but makes it easier to add the code'') | ||
#To display an image, add this code either side of your image URL: | #To display an image, add this code either side of your image URL: | ||
#To display a sound or video file -first ensure your site admin has | <img src="YOUR_IMAGE_.jpg"> | ||
#Add this code either side of your sound or video file: | #To display a sound or video file -first ensure your site admin has multimedia plugins/filters enabled | ||
#Add this code either side of your sound or video file: | |||
<a href="YOUR_SOUND_FILE.mp3"></a> | |||
#Set up your choice as normal and in the options boxes, paste the relevant code+URL. | #Set up your choice as normal and in the options boxes, paste the relevant code+URL. | ||
'''Beware!''' Double check before you paste - any extra or missing space or bit of code and it won't work. | '''Beware!''' Double check before you paste - any extra or missing space or bit of code and it won't work. | ||
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*Using Moodle [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?id=735 Choice module forum] | *Using Moodle [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?id=735 Choice module forum] | ||
Using Moodle forum discussions: | Using Moodle forum discussions: | ||
Latest revision as of 11:17, 5 March 2012
How can I enable users to participate in a front page choice activity?
To enable logged-in users to participate in a front page choice activity:
- Click the edit icon of the Choice.
- In the Settings block for the Choice, click Permissions.
- From the dropdown Advanced role override, choose "authenticated user"
- Set the capability mod/choice:choose to allow.
- Click the 'Save changes' button.
Can I allow users to make more than one choice?
It is not currently possible to do this; however, they can be allowed to change their mind if you set the choice to be updated.
Can I use images or other file types as choice options instead of text?
To do this, first upload your images or sound files (mp3) or video files to the internet.
- Copy the URL (web address) of the files you want to display.
- Paste it into a text editor like notepad (This is not essential but makes it easier to add the code)
- To display an image, add this code either side of your image URL:
<img src="YOUR_IMAGE_.jpg">
- To display a sound or video file -first ensure your site admin has multimedia plugins/filters enabled
- Add this code either side of your sound or video file:
<a href="YOUR_SOUND_FILE.mp3"></a>
- Set up your choice as normal and in the options boxes, paste the relevant code+URL.
Beware! Double check before you paste - any extra or missing space or bit of code and it won't work.
See also
- Using Moodle Choice module forum
Using Moodle forum discussions:
