Page Comparison

What is it?

The Book resource doesn't have much to do with real books, but is a series of connected Pages, it displays collections of mini web pages in a sequential, easy-to-navigate and printable format. They are especially useful when you have a lot of web content but don't want it to clutter the front page of your course. Pages can contain links, images, embedded YouTube videos, etc., as they are constructed with the Moodle Text Editor. Books feature a

When you select a Book, you'll see its Table of Contents on the left right-hand side, indexing displaying any number of web pages Pages (known as as chapters) and sub-pages (sub-chapters). Students can use the Table of Contents to jump to a page or click sequentially using the arrow buttons.

If you want to test students' understanding of the content, use a a Lesson instead, where you can ask a question at the bottom of each page.

Why use it?

It is good to use the Book resource with content that is subject to change, such as a module handbook. In a nutshell, the advantages are that:

• Content can be updated as frequently as needed, in contrast with word processed or PDF format files that must be uploaded again.
• Different media content can be employedused, such as video.
• A single central version can assist with version control, compared to uploaded files which may be downloaded and fall out of date.
• The clickable table of contents is automatically generated to help readers navigate the material.
• Content works well on any screen size screen.
• Book contents can be printed or exported to other digital formats.

However, if If typography and layout are more important than currency, version control, or media, you may prefer to stick with PDF file uploads. 

Who can use it?

Course admins and tutors can create books, and all enrolled users on a course can view them.

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You should consider categories 1 and 5 of the e-UCL Connected Learning Baseline:

• Category 1, Structure . Ensure    Ensure that your Book is presented in a meaningful, clearly structured, and sequenced way , using headings, labels, and section overviews.
• Category 5, Resources . Make use of descriptive titles, maintain . Maintain links, and the currency of material contained within your Book.

Meeting the Baseline

The UCL E-Connected Learning Baseline suggests the following for  Structure : 

• 1.2 Minimise cognitive load - Avoid overloading the front page by placing content off the main page in Pages, Books  Books, Folders , Lessons and by hiding  and by hiding unused items.

How do I set one up?

Add a Book quick guide

1. Turn editing edit mode on, click then click the plus (+) symbol or 'Add an activity or resource, select Book, and AddEnter a Name and Description' and select Book.
2. You must then enter a Name and you have the option of including a Description.
3. Click Save and display. 

Adding Chapters

1. Upon opening the adding a Book for the first time you will be prompted to add a Chapter title and the Content.
2. To add new chapters, Turn editing edit mode on and click the plus (+) symbol next to any of the existing chapters in the Table of contents contents on the right hand side.
3. Repeat the process of adding a Name and Descriptionadding a Chapter title and Content.
4. Click Save changes.

Questions & Answers

Q.  I've set up my book up and want to make changes, but I don't see the usual edit icons?

A.  If you don't see the edit icons when you are trying to edit the book, use the Settings menu and under Book administration click Turn editing on.To find a Book's settings, select the Book and click 'Settings', (or while on the course's homepage, turn edit mode on and towards the right of a 'Book', click the 3 dots (ellipses) and select 'Edit Settings'.)

Q.  Can I import content directly into a Book? 

A. You can import web (HTML) files directly into your Book. To do this:

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, select a book you've already created:

1. Then select 'Import Chapter'.
2. Next, choose whether each HTML file or folder represents a single chapter. Click Importone chapter.
3. Browse for and select the zip file, either using the Add button or the drag and drop method.
4. Click the Import button.

Further information

Chapters and sub-chapters can be navigated by clicking on the chapter name in the Table of contents. Students can also move through the Book using the arrows located to the top-left and bottom-left of the content'Next' and 'Previous' navigation buttons. Users can also print out the whole book or individual chapters using the icons by clicking the 'More' tab at the top left of the contenta Book.