SOL tools
Activities
H5P
H5P is a free and open-source content authoring tool that can be used to create interactive content such as interactive videos, question sets, drag and drop questions, multi-choice questions, presentations and much more
In addition to being an authoring tool for rich content, H5P can import and export existing files for effective reuse and sharing of content.
Top tip: For some practical ideas how to use H5P content in teaching and learning, visit the Teaching Toolshed pages.
How to use H5P in Moodle
Interactive H5P content can be created using the built-in authoring tool or by uploading H5P files found on other H5P enabled sites.
Advanced: If you are interested in H5P, please contact ltu@solent.ac.uk to discuss your requirements in the first instance.
For more information, see the H5P Moodle Plugin user guides.
How to copy and upload an H5P to a SOL page
It is possible to download a copy of an H5P (eg this module self-assessment) and add it to a different page. Follow the instructions in the 'Copy and Upload Process' below:Copy and Upload Process
- Click on Reuse to download a copy of the H5P onto a computer (see the bottom left-hand corner of the H5P in the screenshot above).
- In SOL, on the page where the H5P is to be copied, click on 'Add an Activity or Resource' and select 'H5P-Interactive Content'.
- Select the option for Upload (see screenshot below). The H5P can then be located on the computer and copied onto the SOL page.
