Keywords: 3D model, sketchfab, embed, digital object, text editor, media
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What Is It?
Embedding 3D models adds interactive content to Moodle courses. This mini-guide is specific to the iframe HTML embedding offered by Sketchfab, an external platform hosting 3D models that can be viewed, shared, freely downloaded or purchased on their website, or embedded on other websites or platforms such as Moodle. For more information on embedding content within Moodle’s Atto text editor, please see M02b - Embed video, audio and other media.
Why Use It?
Depending on its type, 3D models can facilitate object-based teaching and learning, provide access to digitally rendered objects in museum and teaching collections, serve as examples of assessments or works in progress, and can even be incorporated into Moodle activities such as quizzes.
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If you are embedding a model you uploaded to Sketchfab then be sure to deselect the 'hide' options when copying from the embed menu if you want to make the model inspector, annotations, and other information about the 3D model available to students when accessing via Moodle. |
Caution
As with other forms of interactive media, embedded 3D models may not be accessible to all users such as those using screen readers. Course administrators and tutors should consider other methods of making such content available including through the addition of textual descriptions for the models.
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This section will be updated as questions arise. Please email digi-ed@ucl.ac.uk with questions related to embedding, viewing and using 3D models in Moodle. For questions about Sketchfab and their services, please visit their Sketchfab help centre.
Further Information
See also M02b - Embed video, audio and other media.