H5P
What is H5P
H5P is a web application used to create interactive HTML5 activities that can be embedded in an OWL lesson. These activities include multiple choice questions, images with hotspots, charts, interactive videos, and many more. For a full list of current H5P activities, see H5P's Official Example Page.
What is the purpose of H5P
The purpose of the tool is to add interactivity into courses to help engage students. The activities cannot be graded, however they are valuable as knowledge self-checks for students. They also help present content in visually appealing and interesting ways.
How to use H5P
To create an H5P activity and add it to an OWL Lesson, use eCampusOntario's H5P portal. On the main page you can find existing open source H5P activities that other ontario instructors have created. If you would like to use these, they are available under a creative commons license. (Note: You are not required to make your activities available, however you can if you wish)
If you would like to create your own H5P module, you must register with eCampus Ontario, create the H5P module through their system, and then use the embed code provided to add it to an OWL lesson. Instructions on how to do this are available through eCampusOntario's getting started webpage
Where to find Support
This tool is not centrally supported
Help and Documentation
Additional information on H5P can be found:
Tool Evaluation
Functionality
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ScaleThe tool can be scaled to accommodate any size class but lacks flexibility to create smaller sub-groups or communities of practice. |
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Ease of UseWhile the instructor may face a learning curve in creating H5P activities, students find them easy and enjoyable to interact with. |
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Tech Support/Help AvailabilityTechnical support and help documentation is available in the form of web pages or videos. |
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HypermedialityThe tool allows users to communicate through different channels (audio, visual, textual) and allows for non-sequential, flexible/adaptive engagement with material. |
Accessibility
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AODA FriendlyAccessibility is a recent focus of H5P. Not all of the available activities are accessible. However there is a list of activities that have been vetted for accessibility. |
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User-focused participationThe tool is designed to address the needs of diverse users, their various literacies, and capabilities, thereby widening opportunities for participation in learning. |
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Required EquipmentProper use of the tool does not require equipment other than a computer and access to the internet. |
Technical
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OWL IntegrationThe tool can be embedded and fully integrated into OWL maintaining full functionality of the tool. |
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Operating SystemsUsers can effectively utilize the tool with any standard, up-to-date operating system (i.e. Windows 10, MacOS, etc.) |
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Web BrowserUsers can effectively utilize the tool with any standard, up-to-date web browser (i.e. Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, etc.) |
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Additional Tech RequirementsUsers can effectively utilize the tool without any browser extensions or downloaded software. |
Mobile Design
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Mobile Operating SystemsH5P is accessible through the browser on mobile devices. It does not require an iOS, Android, or Windows App. |
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Mobile FunctionalityDue to the small screen size, some activities will not display well on a mobile phone. Additionally, it is not recommended to use a mobile device to create the activities. However because the activities are HTML5 based and will resize, most will function well on mobile. |
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Offline AccessThe platform cannot be used in any capacity offline. |
Usage and Account Set Up
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Sign Up/Sign InAn instructor account/login is required but students are not required to create an external account or additional log in.
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Cost of UseAll aspects of the tool can be used free of charge. |
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Archiving, Saving, and Exporting DataUsers can archive, save, or import and export content or activity data in a variety of formats. |
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Data Privacy and OwnershipUsers maintain ownership and copyright of their intellectual property/data; the user can keep data private and decide if/how data is to be shared. |
Social Presence
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CollaborationThe tool is not intended to provide collaboration between students. |
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User AccountabilityInstructors cannot control student anonymity and there is no technical solution for holding users accountable to their actions. With this noted, Students' actions are limited to those the instructor provides. |
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DiffusionStudent familiarity with the tool is likely mixed, some will lack basic technical competence with its functions. |
Instructor Presence
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FacilitationThe tool has not been designed to support an instructor’s an instructor’s ability to be present with students via active management, monitoring, and engagement. |
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CustomizationTool is adaptable to its environment: easily customized to suit the classroom context and targeted learning outcomes. |
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Learning AnalyticsThe tool does not support the collection of learning analytics. |
Cognitive Presence
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Enhancement of Cognitive Task(s)The tool enhances engagement in targeted cognitive task(s) that were once overly complex or inconceivable through other means |
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Higher Order ThinkingThe tool may engage students in higher order thinking skills (given significant consideration to design, facilitation, and direction from instructor) |
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Feedback on LearningOpportunities for receiving formative feedback on learning are available, but infrequent or limited (i.e. poor opportunities for tracking performance, monitoring improvement, testing knowledge on a regular basis) |
Security and Privacy
This tool has not been formally reviewed by Western’s Technology Risk Assessment Committee
Security and Privacy Flags
Accounts
- Users are required to create and use a non-Western account. It is highly recommended that users do not use the same username and password that is in use at Western.
Last Updated: July 16, 2020
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Topic at a Glance
H5P is an open source web application for developing interactive activities, videos, games and more. Western users can access eCampus Ontario's version of H5P and embed the created activies in OWL Lessons.
