How do I add an in-line question to a Lessons page?
Instructors can add either a Multiple Choice question or a Short Answer question directly to a Lessons page. The questions can either be in poll form (no correct answer) or in graded form (correct answer).
Go to Lessons.
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Click on the Lessons tool in the Tool Menu to display the page.
Note: The default or blank Lessons page contains text and images that explain the basic functionality of the Lessons tool.
To add a multiple choice question:
Click Add Content, and then select Add Question.
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From the Add Content drop-down menu, select Add Question.
Select Multiple Choice.
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Add the question text and any additional settings as needed.
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- Enter the question text.
- Enter the possible answer choices.
- Place a checkmark to the left of the correct answer. (If this is a Multiple Choice poll with no correct answer, you may leave the correct answer check boxes blank.)
- Click Add New Answer to add additional Multiple Choice answers if needed. (Optional)
- Check the box for Show students a graph of how others responded after they answer the question if you want the question/poll results to be displayed. (Optional)
- Check the box next to Grade this Question if you want the question to be automatically graded and recorded in the Gradebook tool. Also, enter a Gradebook item title and point value in the boxes provided. (Optional)
- Add feedback for correct student answers if desired. (Optional)
- Add feedback for incorrect student answers if desired. (Optional)
- Check the box next to Don't release item until all prerequisites are completed if you want to restrict this item based on completion of a prerequisite.
- Check the box next to Require this item if you want to require students to complete the item before they can move on to subsequent Lessons pages or items. (Optional)
- Click Save to save your question and return to the Lessons page.
To add a short answer question:
Click Add Content, and then select Add Question.
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From the Add Content drop-down menu, select Add Question.
Select Short Answer.
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Add the question text and any additional settings as needed.
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- Enter the question text.
- Enter the possible answer choices. All of the answers you list will be correct answers. (If this is a Short Answer poll with no correct answer, you may leave the answer boxes blank.)
- Click Add New Answer to add additional Multiple Choice answers if needed. (Optional)
- Check the box next to Grade this Question if you want the question to be automatically graded and recorded in the Gradebook tool. Also, enter a Gradebook item title and point value in the boxes provided. (Optional)
- Add feedback for correct student answers if desired. (Optional)
- Add feedback for incorrect student answers if desired. (Optional)
- Check the box next to Don't release item until all prerequisites are completed if you want to restrict this item based on completion of a prerequisite.
- Check the box next to Require this item if you want to require students to complete the item before they can move on to subsequent Lessons pages or items. (Optional)
- Click Save to save your question and return to the Lessons page.