Web Object Learning Modules |
Last Updated: Wed, Feb 20, 2019 at 2:41 PM
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Web Objects are a type of tracked content that can be created and used in Axis as you would a Graded Quiz or Presentation. These modules allow you to deliver the greatest variety of content, because they are created (essentially) as a wrapper for any other type of online page. This module type isn’t necessarily used for tracking scores inside the LMS, but excels at making sure your users access the content you’re putting up; regardless of the format. And with the drag and drop functionality of the Course Builder, they are also the easiest module type to create.
![]() Although they all accomplish the same general idea -wrap data so that it can be tracked in Axis- there are different sub-types, which behave slightly differently, or user a render unique to that sub-type.
When you drag and drop your PowerPoint presentations, PDFs and other documents into the course builder they will also go in as Web Objects and will also be tracked. How to Make a Web Object For most Web Objects, you will be able to drag and drop your file into the Course Builder to have the module created on the fly.
If you're not using the Drag and Drop functionality to create your web object, you’re going to first need to evaluate what it is you’re going to be making the Web object out of. Almost every admin will be able to take advantage of the Drag and Drop to add their documents, which covers a wide range of the most commonly used file types: PDFs, DOC[X], XLS[X], and PPT[X] ![]() Other admins, will be able to take fast advantage of the Calculator, Survey Wrapper, and GoToMeeting sub-types. All ready to go with little to no preparation. But perhaps the most powerful and versatile sub-types are the Embedded Webpage, HTML Wrapper, and the Embed Code. Below are some of the most common scenarios which Web Objects can be used to address. Delivering PDFs
![]() ![]() But depending on the Contents of the PDF, you may opt to turn it into a Presentation; making Slides out of the PDF, then adding them into a Non-Graded Quiz. Delivering Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint
The preferred method to bring your documents in through the Course Builder. By uploading your Microsoft Office documents on the fly via the Course Builder, Axis LMS is able to handle large file sizes as well as make excellent conversions of your documents ready for use and able to be universally delivered to all of your users.
![]() Microsoft Word Alternatives
PowerPoint Alternatives
You could also use content development software such as Adobe Captivate or Articulate Storyline where you can import your PowerPoint presentation then export it into SCORM 1.2. Read more about working with SCORM here.
Survey
![]() Then create the Questions for your Survey.
![]() Using Webinar Services
Web Object > Embedded Web Page But if you’re not using GoToMeeting, another popular service is join.me. These steps may differ slightly from one service to another, but should be applicable to a wide range. To use join.me in Axis, you’re going to want to create a direct webinar link from inside the join.me dashboard - in join.me’s case, there are two types of links; either a one-time temporary link, or a personal link. Either of these will work for purposes of creating your module. You can generate these links by scheduling a meeting within join.me, then choosing one link type or the other. ![]() Once you’ve created a join.me link (which should read something similar to https://join.me/851-654-527), head back into Axis to create your module. To create your module, select the Embedded Web Page Web Object sub-type. ![]() Now your live webinars can be accessed by your users directly from your Axis LMS so that that can join you, through join.me. ![]() Adding to a Course This article goes into more detail on the layout and display of your Course pages, but as a quick overview..
![]() If you prepared your module before adding it to the Course (its not being created on the spot), you can add your modules to a Course by managing your courses, then selecting the Course Content icon. Select the Browse option, then select then filter by Web Objects, and select your module. Save your changes and you’re done.
Web Object settings All Web Objects use three groups of settings: General Settings, Branding & Design, and Feedback & Responses. Opening up the General Settings gives you the ability to change the display name of the quiz (what your user sees), as well as add time requirements which the user must meet to complete the module. ![]() Depending on the sub-type, you may also be prompted to select different options.
select Launch File, and send additional Parameters
Update referenced File The last area you’ll want to check out before you finish your changes to the Web Object is the Feedback and Responses page. When a user completes or pauses the module, they’re brought to a final page before closing out of the learning object - here is where you edit that page. There are two pages you’ll want to modify, for both scenarios a user may encounter (Complete / Pause). Use the built in editors and placeholders to add images, and brand the pages to meet your standards. ![]() |
The features discussed in this article may or may not be available on your LMS system.
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