A Word Cloud is a collection, or cluster of words depicted in different sizes that indicate its frequency or importance. When a word is mentioned more frequently within a given set of text data, the bigger or bolder the word will appear in a Word Cloud. The Word Cloud H5P tool can be used to conduct a poll in which users can either select or type in a response.
To access H5P either from VU Collaborate space or the H5P dashboard, refer to:Introduction to H5P
1. Once you access to H5P dashboard, follow the steps below to create Word Cloud activity.
2. In the H5P tool, click Add Content.
3. Type in "Word Cloud" in the search bar for Content Type (a) and the Word Cloud tool should appear in the dropdown menu (b).
4. Entera Title in the title field and type in your Question for this poll. For this example, we will be asking users for their feedback on working from home.
5. There are tworesponse modes to choose from:
*click on each title to open more details
Select Response(s) for multiple choices poll
5.1.1. Select Response(s) for multiple choices polls. For this,
(a) select the radio button next to Select response(s).
(b) you will then be able to enter the pre-set responses for users to choose from.
(c) select Add Item if you would like to add more options to your poll.
Type in Response(s) for written answer poll
5.2 The second option is where students can type in their response(s).
(a) Select the radio button next to Type in response(s).
setting will disable the space key when users type in their answers.
6 (Optional). You can then limit the maximum amount of responses you receive or the student can choose from. You can also select a music track to include when presenting the tool. Select from the dropdown arrow for available tracks.
7 (Optional). The theme selector allows you to change the colour scheme for this activity. By default, it is set as yellow, but if you would like to get creative with it, clicking on the dropdown will show you a list of colour schemes available.
8. Once completed, select Save to apply the changes.
To access H5P either from VU Collaborate space or the H5P dashboard, refer to:Introduction to H5P
1. Once you access to H5P dashboard, follow the steps below to create Word Cloud activity.
2. In the H5P tool, click Add Content.
3. Type in "Emoji Cloud" in the search bar for Content Type (a) and the emoji cloud should appear in the dropdown menu (b).
4. Entera Title in the title field and type in your Question for this poll. For this example, we will be asking users for their feedback on working from home.
5. Select a set of emojis (up to 6) as options to answer the poll question.
When you hover over an emoticon, you will be able to see what emotion it represents. The order in which you select the emoticons is the order in which they will appear from left to right.
6 (Optional). You can also select a music track to include when presenting the tool. Select from the dropdown arrow for available tracks.
7 (Optional). The theme selector allows you to change the colour scheme for this activity. By default, it is set as yellow, but if you would like to get creative with it, clicking on the dropdown will show you a list of colour schemes available.
8. Once completed, select Save to apply the changes.
Enter preview to view the presenter and student view side-by-side. In this view, you can review your creation and practice presenting your WordCloud or Emoji Cloud.
All answers/selections completed in this preview mode won't save once you exist the preview or count towards overall completion data.
1. To get started click side-by-side preview.
2. You can find the Student Preview on your right-hand side which demonstrates how the students will see your H5P activity.
3. Select Close preview to exit the preview function.
Further Support
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