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# Create freeform activities
**For supervisors**
Create freeform activities inside a **Space** for discussions, submissions, meetings and interpreting practice. The format defines participation; the Supervisor prepares guidance and follow-up. This tutorial uses **Comments only** as an example. Initial steps are shared, while later fields may vary by format.
## Choose the format
| Type | Teaching possibilities |
| - | - |
| **Comments only** | Discussion through text or video comments. |
| **Submission** | Video submissions, comments and follow-up. |
| **Simultaneous** | A video response played in sync with the source, which can be video or teleprompter text depending on the options. |
| **Video meeting** | Live classes and meetings. |
| **Consecutive** | Follow source material, take notes and interpret afterwards. |
Freeform activities have no fixed structured assessment model but may include feedback and Supervisor assessment. Explain how the work will be followed.
## Create a freeform activity
Select **Freeform Activities**, then **New activity**.
In **Activity type**, check **Select the Space**, choose the correct Space and select **Continue**.
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.
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.
Add a video in the group’s sign language when appropriate. Choose **Upload** or **Record**.
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.
At **Add attachments?**, use **Add material** for the resources needed. Check consistency with the instructions and follow the options for the chosen content type.
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.
## Extend the activity with a collaborative pad
**A pad combines a shared text document with a video call on the same screen.** The group can write notes, scripts, summaries and collective texts while discussing them, including in sign language. The example provides **Create pad**.
The pad complements the forum and instructions. Agree what the group will produce and how it contributes to the activity.
| Possibility | Example |
| - | - |
| **Collaborative writing** | Build a script, record translation choices or summarize as a group. |
| **Text and video side by side** | Discuss while following shared notes. |
| **Text chat** | Exchange messages in the editor’s chat panel. |
| **Document revisions** | Mark versions and follow the text’s development. |
| **Import and export** | Bring in text or obtain a copy in available formats. |
## Create and open the activity pad
On the activity page, select **Create pad**. The **Activity Pad** dialog links the document to a Space and activity.
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.
Under **Duration of the pad**, enable **Limit date** and enter **Date** in the displayed format: **day/month/year**.
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.
If joining by video, allow the browser to use your camera and microphone. Check the selected devices.
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.
## Explore pad tools
Open **Chat** to view editor messages; the people indicator shows presence.
Type in the message field. Chat complements the collective document and video call.
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.**
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.
## 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.
Screenshots show an example installation in English and Portuguese with administrator access. Names, options, languages and permissions may vary. **Edit banner** and visible IDs belong to introduction-content management.
See also: [Take part in freeform activities](/en/visual-classroom/participant/free-activities).
## Continue browsing
**Create and organize a space**
**Create assessment activities**
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