Usage and Tips - adaptlearning/adapt-contrib-gmcq GitHub Wiki

##Usage

  • Use Graphical Multiple Choice Question (GMCQ) in situations where it’s important for learners to distinguish between images—for example, identifying which flow chart shows the correct process, which person is showing particular body language, or, in the example below, what fire extinguisher to use in a specific situation.

###Layouts Single or spanned (full width).

###Mobile fall-back Mobile fall-back for desktop defaults to a stacked single image option, but this can be set to two images side-by-side.

##Tips

Here are some techniques for getting the most from GMCQ:

  • Remember the size of the image is limited so make sure the learner can discern enough detail to actually answer the question. If you do need to show a lot of detail in the images, consider using rows containing 2 large images. GMCQs work best when spanned.

  • The option title is always displayed, so if you have nothing specific to add, use titles such as Option 1, Option 2, etc.

  • GMCQs can add colour and variety to otherwise dry assessments. Think creatively—is there an image that can represent the answer? If so, a GMCQ could be a good option, although be mindful of any accessibility requirements.

[To Do: add tip about how to align images: left, center, or right.]

###General tips on using questions:

  • Consider using questions early in the page to help increase engagement and get the learner reflecting on the topic at hand. This approach helps to engage any existing knowledge as well as provide the learner to self-assess on their current level of understanding. Questions pitched at the right level and accompanied by well-crafted feedback can help create conditions for learning by making clear any existing gaps in knowledge and reinforce the relevance of the training available on the rest of the page.

  • Add questions after key information is presented to allow the learner to self-check and look to use the feedback as an opportunity to provide remedial learning, rather than "Sorry, that’s not right"—instead elaborate on what made the correct options a good choice. Provide the same level of detail for correct feedback as the learner may have just got lucky.

  • Use questions at the end of the page to allow the learner to test their understanding of all the subject matter presented. Look to ask a question that requires more than the recall of some of the facts presented on the page, instead try creating a question that requires the learner to demonstrate a working knowledge of the subject matter.