Workshop activity settings
  • 21 Jun 2022
  • 5 minutes to read

Workshop activity settings


Article Summary

There are many different settings available for workshops, which are broken up both in the system and below into sections. In every section some settings are marked with an asterisk, this means that settings is mandatory and you'll be unable to save without completing that setting. 

General

Setting
Description
Notes

Workshop name

The name of the workshop. This will appear on the page so it is advisable to try and make it descriptive and succinct.

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Description

You can optionally add a description of the activity.

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Display description on course page

If ticked the description will display on the course page.

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Grading settings

Setting
Description
Notes

Grading strategy

The grading strategy determines the assessment form used and the method of grading submissions. There are four options:

  • Accumulative grading: Comments and a grade are given regarding specified aspects
  • Comments: Comments are given regarding specified aspects but no grade can be given
  • Number of errors: Comments and a yes/no assessment are given regarding specified assertions
  • Rubric: A level assessment is given regarding specified criteria

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Grade for submission

Specify the maximum grade that can be obtained for submitted work.

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Submission grade to pass

You can set the minimum grade required to pass. The value is used in activity and course completion, and in the gradebook, where pass grades are highlighted in green and fail grades in red.

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Grade for assessment

As well as getting a grade for the work they submit Learners can be graded on how well they assess others work, this setting allows you to determine the maximum possible grade for this.

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Assessment grade to pass

You can set the minimum grade required for the assessment aspect in order for the Learner to pass.

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Decimal places in grades

Decide how many decimal places you wish to display in the grade.

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Submission settings

Setting
Description
Notes

Instructions for submission

This is the space to add any instructions about the content, layout, or format of the submission or any other relevant instructions.

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Maximum number of submission attachments

Set the maximum number of attachments (files) a Learner can submit.

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Submission attachment allowed file types

You can enter a comma-separated list of allowed file types (such as; jpg, png, pdf). If this is left empty then allow file types will be allowed.

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Maximum submission attachment size

Determine what the maximum size of file for upload can be. By default this will be the site limit and you will not be able to set a size larger than this, but you can restrict it to a smaller size.

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Late submissions

Tick the box to allow submissions after the deadline.

Late submissions cannot be edited.

Assessment settings

Setting
Description
Notes

Instructions for assessment

Include any instructions for Learners assessing the work of their peers. This might include suggestion on what to look for and instructions about the limitations or extent of review required.

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Use self-assessment

If ticked Learners will be able to assess their own work.

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Feedback

Setting
Description
Notes

Overall feedback mode

If enabled, a text field is displayed at the bottom of the assessment form. Reviewers can put the overall assessment of the submission there, or provide additional explanation of their assessment. There are three options:

  • Disabled: The overall feedback is turned off
  • Enabled and optional: The overall feedback box is present, but it's usage is optional
  • Enabled and required: The overall feedback box is present and it's usage is forced

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Maximum number of overall feedback attachments

This is the maximum allowed number of feedback files that can be attached.

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Feedback attachment allowed file types

Feedback attachment allowed file types can be restricted by entering a comma-separated list of file extensions, for example; mp4, mp3, png, jpg. If the field is left empty, then all file types are allowed.

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Maximum overall feedback attachment size

By default this will be the maximum site upload limit. You cannot increase it above the site limit, although you can restrict it to a smaller size if you wish.

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Conclusion

Conclusion text is displayed to participants at the end of the activity.

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Example submissions

Setting
Description
Notes

Use examples

If enabled, users can try assessing one or more example submissions and compare their assessment with a reference assessment. The grade is not counted in the grade for assessment.

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Mode of examples assessment

You can determine when the example submission will be available. The options are:

  • Assessment of example submission is voluntary
  • Examples must be assessed before own submission
  • Examples are available after own submission and must be assessed before peer assessment

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Availability

Setting
Description
Notes

Open for submissions from

You can set an open date for the workshop from which submissions can be made.

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Submissions deadline

You can set an close date for the workshop after which submissions can't be made.

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Switch to the next phase after the submissions deadline

If the submissions deadline is specified and this box is checked, the workshop will automatically switch to the assessment phase after the submissions deadline.

If you enable this feature, it is recommended to set up the scheduled allocation method too. If the submissions are not allocated, no assessment can be done even if the workshop itself is in the assessment phase.

Open for assessment from

You can set an open date for the workshop from which assessments can be made.

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Deadline for assessment

You can set an close date for the workshop after which assessments can't be made.

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Other settings

There are also common settings such as the Common module settings, Restrict access, Activity completion, and Tags.

Plugin settings

You can configure the site-wide settings by going to the quick-access menu, then Plugins > Activity modules > Workshop

Remember to click Save changes once you are finished.

Setting
Description
Notes

Grade for submission

Default maximum grade for submission (the work submitted by a Learner) in workshops.

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Grade for assessment

Default maximum grade for assessment (the assessment of another Learner's work made by a Learner) in workshops.

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Decimal places in grades

Default number of digits that should be shown after the decimal point when displaying grades.

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Maximum submission attachment size

Default maximum submission file size for all workshops on the site (subject to course limits and other local settings).

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Grading strategy

Default grading strategy for workshops.

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Mode of examples assessment

Default mode of examples assessment in workshops. Choose from:

  • Assessment of example submission is voluntary
  • Examples must be assessed before own submission
  • Examples are available after own submission and must be assessed before peer assessment

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Number of reviews

Default number of submissions to be randomly allocated.

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Word for the error

The default word describing the negative assessment of an assertion.

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Word for the success

The default word describing the positive assessment of an assertion.

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Comparison of assessments

Default value of the factor that influence the grading evaluation.

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