Difference between revisions of "Creating a Path Finder Activity"
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The Path Finder activity type is a visual activity that uses a series of multiple choice questions to chart a path from an origin to a destination. Each question’s options can have additional information that is used to provide context to the choice and help shape their answer. As the user progresses, they can view the correct answer from the previous questions to help build connections. | |||
==Options== | |||
{{See|Pathfinder (activity type)}} | |||
==Creating the Activity== | |||
We have provided a template for the configuration file, which is used by the CLIO interface to set up the activity. We also include a content drafting template created in Microsoft Word that can aid collaboration when creating activities as part of a development team. | |||
===Define the Activity=== | |||
All CLIO activities, regardless of their Activity Type, contain many of the same configuration settings. These are used to configure the screen and load the correct content. By defining this information, we can begin to draft more specific activity content. This information is included in both the drafting template and the coding template provided with each activity type. | |||
{{See|Defining a CLIO Activity}} | |||
===Drafting the Content=== | |||
{{Drafting Template|Activity Type=Path Finder|URL=https://cliomuseums.org/clio/templates/drafting/Path%20Finder.docx}}{{Stub}} | |||
===Coding the Activity=== | |||
{{Coding Template|Download URL=https://cliomuseums.org/clio/templates/content/pathfinder.json|Edit URL=https://cliomuseums.org/jsoneditor/?file=https://cliomuseums.org/clio/templates/content/pathfinder.json}}{{Stub}} | |||
== Options == | |||
====Origin Configuration==== | ====Origin Configuration==== | ||
These are configuration settings for this activity's origin point. This is the starting point for the Pathfinder activity, which branches out into the four options. | These are configuration settings for this activity's origin point. This is the starting point for the Pathfinder activity, which branches out into the four options. | ||
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Revision as of 11:27, 6 May 2022
Overview
The Path Finder activity type is a visual activity that uses a series of multiple choice questions to chart a path from an origin to a destination. Each question’s options can have additional information that is used to provide context to the choice and help shape their answer. As the user progresses, they can view the correct answer from the previous questions to help build connections.
Creating the Activity
We have provided a template for the configuration file, which is used by the CLIO interface to set up the activity. We also include a content drafting template created in Microsoft Word that can aid collaboration when creating activities as part of a development team.
Define the Activity
All CLIO activities, regardless of their Activity Type, contain many of the same configuration settings. These are used to configure the screen and load the correct content. By defining this information, we can begin to draft more specific activity content. This information is included in both the drafting template and the coding template provided with each activity type.
Drafting the Content
Coding the Activity
Options
Origin Configuration
These are configuration settings for this activity's origin point. This is the starting point for the Pathfinder activity, which branches out into the four options.
| Property | Description | Expected Parameters | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | The title displayed below the origin point. | Plain Text | |
| Image | The image displayed on the origin points card. | Image File | |
| Description | Look Closer description that is displayed when the user touches the origin card. | Rich Text |
Question Configuration
These are configuration settings for each question that is displayed. There are a total of four questions that guide the user through the activity.
| Property | Description | Expected Parameters | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prompt | This is the question prompt that is displayed alongside the multiple choice options. | Plain Text | |
| Title | This is the heading for the column of options for this question. | Plain Text | |
| Option 1 – Title | This is the title that is visible in the first option button. | Plain Text | |
| Option 1 – Description | Look Closer description that is displayed when the user touches the Look Closer button on the question option. | Rich Text | |
| Option 2 – Title | This is the title that is visible in the second option button. | Plain Text | |
| Option 2 – Description | Look Closer description that is displayed when the user touches the Look Closer button on the question option. | Rich Text | |
| Option 3 – Title | This is the title that is visible in the third option button. | Plain Text | |
| Option 3 – Description | Look Closer description that is displayed when the user touches the Look Closer button on the question option. | Rich Text | |
| Correct Answer | The correct answer from the available options. | "1", "2", "3", or "4" | |
| Responses – Correct | Look Closer content displayed when the user selects the correct answer. | Rich Text | |
| Responses – Incorrect | Look Closer content displayed when the user selects an incorrect answer. | Rich Text |
Destination Configuration
These are configuration settings for this activity's destination point. This is the destination point for the Pathfinder activity, which is the end of the path.
| Property | Description | Expected Parameters | Examples |
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| Title | The title displayed below the destination point. | Plain Text | |
| Image | The image displayed on the destination points card. | Image File | |
| Description | Look Closer description that is displayed when the user touches the destination card. | Rich Text |
