There are several types of submission that a learner can make:


  1. Input = the most common allows for the learner to add written text and upload images and documents (each one up to a limit of 10mb)
  2. Test = this will require a SCORM eLearning course to be created and linked to.  Please contact us if you wish to create this.  The test is computer assessed.
  3. Interactive = this is similar to the test item above with the difference being that it requires marking by the assessor.
  4. Combined = Similar to input but with the addition of a file that the learner can download. For Combined and File Download you will need to load your file to a web server and copy the URL into the URL box.  It is also important to provide an explanation to the learner how to download, edit, save, and upload the file back up to OPAL.
  5. FileDownload = Similar to a Combined but with no text entry box for the learner
  6. Form = a pop-up HTML form.  This will require support from us to make sure the results are saved into the database.  Most will use the file download as a more flexible alternative.


Forms


Forms are a great way of collecting data in a structured way. The ILP and Course Evaluation Survey are good examples but there are many more things that you can do. For example SWOT analysis, grid and NENN Diagrams.


To create a form at present you will need to understand HTML however, a new FORM BUILDER feature will be added to the portfolio in August 2020 that will allow you to build an HTML form without knowing HTML.


Forms are stored in an online folder at https://e-portfolio.uk/silo/forms/ - this can be accessed by using an FTP client such as FileZilla. Please contact Ed Steeds for more information.


At present, there are 2 forms created on the System


  1. The pre Course ILP - the link for this is https://e-portfolio.uk/silo/forms/ILP-pre.html
  2. The post-course evaluation form is at https://e-portfolio.uk/silo/forms/test/evaluation01.html


FOR THE HSC1 course the following forms have been created

https://e-portfolio.uk/silo/forms/HSC1/evaluation.html


https://e-portfolio.uk/silo/forms/HSC1/ILP-post.html


https://e-portfolio.uk/silo/forms/HSC1/ILP-pre.html


https://e-portfolio.uk/silo/forms/HSC1/LPR-with-M-and-E.html


https://e-portfolio.uk/silo/forms/HSC1/LPR-without-M-and-E.html


LPR for Access courses is here = https://e-portfolio.uk/silo/forms/common/LPR-access.html


Select Type: Form

Add the URL from above into the URL field

Then add the usual details including at least one Achievement Criteria, Ref, Description, Instructions

and press Save to complete the process



Example Form:

  1. Learner tab

       2. Form

Notice that the form loads the Learner Name, Centre and RUN ID. This is so that if the Tutor prints the form off they will know who it refers to.

It is important that the Learner completes the form and pressed SAVE & CLOSE. If their connection to the internet drops before they have pressed SAVE & Close then they will lose their work.