Adding Resources
Resource types enable almost any kind of web content to be inserted into the course.
- Book is a multi-page resource in a book-like format, with chapters and subchapters, useful for displaying lengthy information.
- File provide a downloadable Word document, a PDF, an Excel spreadsheet or PowerPoint slides as a course resource.
- Heading enables text and optional icons to be inserted among activities on the course page.
- Label enables text and multimedia to be inserted into the course page between links to other resources and activities.
- Page can display text, images, sound, video, web links and embedded code, such as Google maps.
- Subpage no longer available to add. Existing subpages are still visible in courses on the site.
- URL The URL module enables a teacher to provide a web link as a course resource.
1. Add a book
1.7. Adding a transcript
It is good accessibility practice to provide a transcript of video and audio material in your course. Many learners find transcripts helpful, even if the audio or video file is fully accessible to them.
Add a transcript:
- Go to the area of the Moodle book where you wish to add a transcript, and switch to HTML mode.
- Copy and paste the following code, after swapping the placeholder with the transcript. If your transcript has more than one paragraph, you will need to put these within separate <p> tags.
<script type="text/javascript">
function toggle(obj) {
var obj = document.getElementById(obj);
if (obj.style.display == "block") obj.style.display = "none";
else obj.style.display = "block";
}
</script>
<p><a href="javascript: void(0);" onclick="toggle('transcript')">View transcript</a></p>
<div id="transcript" style="display:none;">
<p>Transcript</p>
<hr>
</div>
Tip: If your transcript has many paragraphs, here is an easy workaround.
- Paste the transcript somewhere on the page, with the editor in standard, non-HTML mode.
- Then switch to HTML mode – you will find it has been automatically tagged up.
- Underneath, copy and paste the transcript code.
- Copy and cut the tagged-up transcript, then paste this into the <p>Transcript</p> placeholder.