Create freeform activities

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Choose the format

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Create a freeform activity

Open the Space and start

Select Freeform Activities, then New activity.

Confirm the Space

In Activity type, check Select the Space, choose the correct Space and select Continue.

Choose the activity type

Select the appropriate format under Freeform Activities. The selected option is blue. The example uses Comments only, with text or video contributions. Continue using the dialog controls.

Enter the name and instructions

Under Description, enter Name of the activity.

Use Instructions to explain the objective, expected work and participation. Although optional, clear instructions help the group. Add another language? opens written versions; review each one, as opening fields does not translate automatically.

Introduce the activity in sign language

Add a video in the group’s sign language when appropriate. Choose Upload or Record.

Video options and other sign languages

The example allows 250 MB per video, optional .vtt subtitles and markers. Check local limits and visibility of hands, face and movements. Add video in another sign language? opens additional versions. The displayed languages are installation examples.

Add supporting materials

At Add attachments?, use Add material for the resources needed. Check consistency with the instructions and follow the options for the chosen content type.

Finish and check the activity

Review and finish the form. The example’s Success! New item created successfully message confirms creation.

Open the activity and check Comments Only, the title and Forum and Instructions tabs. Use Edit to make adjustments.

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Extend the activity with a collaborative pad

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Create and open the activity pad

Select Create pad

On the activity page, select Create pad. The Activity Pad dialog links the document to a Space and activity.

Check the links and choose a title

Check Select the Space and Select the Activity, then enter Pad title.

Choose the title carefully: the form states that it cannot be edited after creation because it is associated with the document URL.

Set a deadline if needed

Under Duration of the pad, enable Limit date and enter Date in the displayed format: day/month/year.

Create and open the document

Check the fields and select Create pad. Its card shows the title, last update, Open and Share. Open the environment or share access according to activity and Space permissions.

Allow camera and microphone

If joining by video, allow the browser to use your camera and microphone. Check the selected devices.

Camera and microphone request

Work with text and video together

The collaborative editor is on the left, and the video call on the right. Text synchronizes between people in the same document. Use formatting and call controls as needed. Back returns to platform navigation.

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Explore pad tools

Use text chat and check presence

Open Chat to view editor messages; the people indicator shows presence.

Type in the message field. Chat complements the collective document and video call.

Mark revisions and follow the text

Use the editor’s star to mark a revision. The confirmation indicates that the saved revision is available on the timeline.

This is a version of the text document, not a video-call recording.

Import or export the document

Open Import/Export using the arrow control in the editor’s lower bar. Select a file with Choose file, then Import now. Review its content before importing it into the shared work. For a copy, select a format under Export current pad as. The example includes Etherpad, HTML, plain text and Microsoft Word.

Supported formats depend on the server configuration; some require additional components.

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Check before guiding the group

• Correct Space and activity format.
• Name, instructions, materials and all language versions.
• Participation and feedback expectations.
• Pad links, title, optional deadline and opening.
• Agreed use of collective text, chat and video.

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