- 05 Sep 2024
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Workshop activity settings
- Updated on 05 Sep 2024
- 5 minutes to read
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 |
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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. | - |
Description | You can optionally add a description of the activity. | - |
Display description on course page | If ticked the description will display on the course page. | - |
Grading settings
Setting | Description | Notes |
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Grading strategy | The grading strategy determines the assessment form used and the method of grading submissions. There are four options:
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Grade for submission | Specify the maximum grade that can be obtained for submitted work. | - |
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. | - |
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. | - |
Assessment grade to pass | You can set the minimum grade required for the assessment aspect in order for the Learner to pass. | - |
Decimal places in grades | Decide how many decimal places you wish to display in the grade. | - |
Submission settings
Setting | Description | Notes |
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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. | - |
Maximum number of submission attachments | Set the maximum number of attachments (files) a Learner can submit. | - |
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. | - |
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. | - |
Late submissions | Tick the box to allow submissions after the deadline. | Late submissions cannot be edited. |
Assessment settings
Setting | Description | Notes |
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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. | - |
Use self-assessment | If ticked Learners will be able to assess their own work. | - |
Feedback
Setting | Description | Notes |
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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:
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Maximum number of overall feedback attachments | This is the maximum allowed number of feedback files that can be attached. | - |
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. | - |
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. | - |
Conclusion | Conclusion text is displayed to participants at the end of the activity. | - |
Example submissions
Setting | Description | Notes |
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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. | - |
Mode of examples assessment | You can determine when the example submission will be available. The options are:
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Availability
Setting | Description | Notes |
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Open for submissions from | You can set an open date for the workshop from which submissions can be made. | - |
Submissions deadline | You can set an close date for the workshop after which submissions can't be made. | - |
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. | - |
Deadline for assessment | You can set an close date for the workshop after which assessments can't be made. | - |
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 |
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Grade for submission | Default maximum grade for submission (the work submitted by a Learner) in workshops. | - |
Grade for assessment | Default maximum grade for assessment (the assessment of another Learner's work made by a Learner) in workshops. | - |
Decimal places in grades | Default number of digits that should be shown after the decimal point when displaying grades. | - |
Maximum submission attachment size | Default maximum submission file size for all workshops on the site (subject to course limits and other local settings). | - |
Grading strategy | Default grading strategy for workshops. | - |
Mode of examples assessment | Default mode of examples assessment in workshops. Choose from:
| - |
Number of reviews | Default number of submissions to be randomly allocated. | - |
Word for the error | The default word describing the negative assessment of an assertion. | - |
Word for the success | The default word describing the positive assessment of an assertion. | - |
Comparison of assessments | Default value of the factor that influence the grading evaluation. | - |