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The '''Book module''' makes it easy to create multi-page resources with a book-like format.


The '''Book module''' makes it easy to create multi-page resources with a book-like format.  It is contributed by [http://moodle.org/user/view.php?id=12863&course=5 Petr Škoda].  This module can be used to build complete book-like websites inside of your Moodle course.
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Previously created websites can be imported directly into the Book module.  Books can be printed entirely or by chapter.
Previously created websites can be imported directly into the Book module.  Books can be printed entirely or by chapter.


The book module allows you to have main chapters and sub chapters, but it goes no deeper. In other words, sub chapters cannot have their own sub chapters. This was an intentional decision by the creator of the book module. He intended this to be a simple resource for teachers and students.
The book module allows you to have main chapters and sub chapters, but it goes no deeper. In other words, sub chapters cannot have their own sub chapters, as the module is intended to be a simple resource for teachers and students.
 
The book module is not interactive. You can, however, link to [[Choice module|choices]], [[Forum module|forums]] etc., from within a book. Also, Flash movies and other multimedia may be included in a book


The book module is not interactive. You can, however, link to [[Choice module|choices]], [[Forum module|forums]] etc., from within a book. And you can include multimedia objects like [[Flash]] movies in your book.
* [[Book settings]]
* [[Using Book]]


==See also==


==Installation==
*[http://school.demo.moodle.net/mod/book/view.php?id=261 School demo example of a book used for departmental policies.]
* Select the correct version of the "book.zip" module for your moodle installation
* Uppack the zip file into the mod folder of your Moodle site
* Login to the Moodle site as administrator and
* In site administration block click on notifications
* Moodle will install the Book module.
* [[Creating_a_book|Add a book as an activity]]


==See also==
*[[Book FAQ]]
*[http://moodle.org/mod/data/view.php?d=13&rid=319 Book Module] is a Modules and plugins database page for downloads and more information.
*Using Moodle [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?id=2633 Book module forum]
*Discussions: please create or find a discussion topic in the [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?id=2633 Book module forum]
*Examples: The manuals at [http://moodle.tokem.fi tokem.fi] are a series of book modules.  Each book is designed for a different level of Moodle user.
*Examples: The manuals at [http://moodle.tokem.fi tokem.fi] are a series of book modules.  Each book is designed for a different level of Moodle user.
* Using Moodle [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=76092 Using a Lesson to simulate a Book] forum discussion
* Using Moodle [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=76092 Using a Lesson to simulate a Book] forum discussion
*Using Moodle [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=207365&parent=910023#p910107 What's the difference between a Book and a Lesson?]
* [https://tracker.moodle.org/secure/attachment/47330/Book%20Set%20up%20a%20Moodle%20Book%2029.pdf Procedure for setting up a Book] pdf from Frances Hill
* The [https://moodle.org/plugins/view.php?plugin=mod_giportfolio portfolio activity], in the plugins database, which is heavily based on the Book module. Based on the book module, this activity allows students to create portfolio contributions, with a structure set by the teacher.
* [https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=341033 Early results of analysing use of the Book module at a University]


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[[es:Módulo libro]]
[[eu:Liburua]]
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[[ja:ブックモジュール]]
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Latest revision as of 16:31, 30 January 2018

The Book module makes it easy to create multi-page resources with a book-like format.

Overview of the Book resource
book.png

Previously created websites can be imported directly into the Book module. Books can be printed entirely or by chapter.

The book module allows you to have main chapters and sub chapters, but it goes no deeper. In other words, sub chapters cannot have their own sub chapters, as the module is intended to be a simple resource for teachers and students.

The book module is not interactive. You can, however, link to choices, forums etc., from within a book. Also, Flash movies and other multimedia may be included in a book

See also