Lesson FAQ

Import PowerPoint does not work

"No data" or some other error shows up. Please read Import PowerPoint. Most common causes:

1. Complicated PowerPoint. Too many images, text boxes or fancy features.
2. Wrong version of PowerPoint
3. Site error - try the tested zip file at Tracker.Moodle.org

What is the difference between a Branch and a Branch Table?

A Branch Table is like a Question page. However, a branch table can not be scored and a teacher can not give a response. Both pages have a content area, offer a student choices and these can lead to other pages (jumps).

Many Moodlers call a series of pages in their lesson "a branch". Usually the student will enter the series by jumping from a page that is not directly before the "branch". Thus, a student will "branch" off the lesson path from a missed question and visit a series of pages for review before they are returned to the main lesson path again.

Some Moodlers think of a Branch Table as an index page. Where each choice sends the student off on a branch. At the end of the series of pages (maybe just one), the student is sent back to the starting branch table. This process is sometimes called a classic branch.

Confused yet? :) Maybe Branch structures will help.

Multiple Choice and Multianswer issues

When I check the multianswer box in a multiple choice question, it does not work. It makes random jumps and does not put the teacher's response with the students choice.

• In a Lesson module multianswer question, all the correct choices must have the same jump and teacher response. All the wrong choices must also have the same jump and teacher response.

Are there some examples of Lessons I can see?

Lesson samples is one place to look

The lesson was completed but it does not record it

Every lesson must have one question.

• Tip: There are lots of creative ways to put in a question, such as setting a multiple choice question so that all answers are correct and the answers act like a branch table. Or put in content and then award 1 point for "next page" as the answer, do not include the score in grades.

How to add sound to a lesson page

There are some detailed instructions and options on linking to sound files. *Here is the best place to look.

• Audio in Moodle has an overview and tool recommendations.

Can I turn off the answer shuffle in a lesson?

In short, no. Turning off the page and answer shuffle are Quiz options, but neither is found in Lesson. A minor hack to the Lesson code is possible but that would impact the entire Moodle site.

• TIP: If you don't need to score students answers in a question, then consider using a branch table instead of a Multiple Choice or a True/False question.

See also

• Using Moodle Lesson module forum