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Deprecation information: Activity module

We are phasing out the Activity module feature in March 2025. Find out what this means for your organisation and how you can prepare.

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Written by Lou Monsour
Updated over a month ago

DEPRECATION WARNING: Activity modules will be fully deprecated on the 31st of March 2025.

In preparation for this, it's already no longer possible to add new Activity modules to topics. Existing Activity modules are still working as expected.

From March 2025, any Activity modules which have not been disabled will be removed from topics.

It is therefore recommended that you disable any existing Activity modules and replace them by following the steps outlined here as soon as possible.

For more information on incorporating practical components in your topics, click here.

Why is the Activity module being deprecated?

The Activity module, which was previously configurable through the Navigation settings of a topic, was developed before the introduction of several key activity-based elements such as Q&As and Uploads.

Since then, our platform has significantly expanded its array of elements designed for practical skill application, enabling course creators to incorporate a wide range of engaging activities directly within a topic's parts.

These elements offer greater versatility and, in some cases, the option for assessment, making them a superior option to the more limited (and now deprecated) Activity module.

The decision to deprecate the Activity module and encourage its replacement with activities directly within a topic aims to empower course creators to develop more enriched and seamless learning experiences.

How can I tell if I am using the Activity module in my topics?

Activity modules are enabled and managed via the Navigation settings for topics.

In addition, any topic with one or more Activity modules in use will have a tab called 'Activities' when you access the 'Overview' or admin area of the topic.

Clicking on this tab will open details of the activities included in the topic (including analytics).

If you're unsure whether the Activity module is in use for any of your topics, reach out to the Tribal Habits support team who can confirm.
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How can I update topics currently using the Activity module to still incorporate activities?

For topics already using the Activity module feature, we recommend disabling it via the Navigation page settings and updating your topic to include content within your topic that serves as a replacement for the Activity module.

Note: Activity modules that have not been disabled before March 2025 will be removed. We therefore recommend replacing them prior to this date.

See below for alternative methods to replicate this functionality within your topics which allow creators to maintain the practical learning components essential to engaging and effective learning experiences.

Follow these steps to recreate your activity:

  1. Add a new part to your topic and name it using the Activity module’s title or, for a series of activities, call the part something along the lines of ‘Activities’ or ‘Practical application’, then use section breaks for each individual activity.
    ​Note: Alternatively, you could include your activity within an existing part by creating a new section and naming it using the Activity module's title. This option would work best to replace a single Activity module (or perhaps no more than two) rather than a series of Activity modules.

  2. Use a Task element to provide the instructions for the activity.

  3. Use a Download element if your Activity module includes a file for learners to download and use as part of the activity.

  4. Use an Upload element if your Activity module requires learners to submit a file as part of the process.

  5. Use a Reflect element if your Activity module currently invites learners to write and share their feedback on what they learned doing the activity.

  6. Repeat these steps to configure subsequent activities ensuring you manage your progress settings to prevent learners from progressing to the next section before each prior activity is complete.

In addition to the options mentioned above, you may also choose to include elements such as Q&As and Events in your activities which provide learners with further opportunities for the practical application of their learning.

Note: While you can't set a specific due date or reminder notifications for individual activities, you can manage the due date setting of your topic with the activity in mind. By establishing a due date for the topic, you can also enable reminder notifications to prompt learners who are approaching or have missed the due date to complete the training.

What about Activity modules in Tribal Habits library topics?

Many of the topics in the Tribal Habits library incorporate Activity modules. These topics are in the process of being updated to remove and replace Activity modules ahead of the final deprecation. Please see below for a list of topics that have already been updated.

Please keep an eye out for updates to any 'imported' topics you're using within your portal. Imported topics that are not updated will not include activities following the deprecation.

As topics 'copied' from the library do not retain a link to the original version, you will need to update these in the same way that you update topics created directly in your portal.
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Updated library topics

  • An introduction to emotional intelligence

  • An introduction to negotiation skills

  • Best practice listening skills

  • Building trust in the sales process

  • Building your influencing skills

  • Coaching and developing staff

  • Communicating effectively in the workplace

  • Confident and effective business networking

  • Creating a personal training plan

  • Creating a professional LinkedIn profile

  • Creating sales momentum and closing more deals

  • Defining your ideal client

  • Delegating as a manager or leader

  • Designing presentations that engage

  • Discussing performance with staff

  • Diversity awareness: Taking action

  • Five key skills for great leadership

  • Five key styles for great leadership

  • Generating upselling and cross-selling opportunities

  • Holding productive 1-on-1 meetings with your team

  • Identifying and overcoming delegation challenges

  • Introduction to effective decision making skills

  • Marketing tactics to help client referrals

  • Managing remote and virtual teams

  • Managing teams for better performance

  • Motivating your staff and teams

  • Obtaining client referrals and references

  • Presentation skills which build presence

  • Problem solving and creativity

  • Project management 2: Core skills

  • Project management 4: Scheduling

  • Recognising and rewarding staff performance

  • Sales proposals and engaging writing skills

  • Sales proposals and great executive summaries

  • Sales proposals and managing the process

  • Sales proposals and pitching for success

  • Setting expectations with staff and teams

  • Staying productive: Conquering your inbox

  • Staying productive: Improving your focus

  • Staying productive: Managing your priorities

  • Staying productive: Running great meetings

  • Staying productive: Scheduling your time

  • Staying productive: Setting SMART goals

  • Staying productive: Time management fundamentals

  • Strategies to boost repeat business

  • Team culture: Assessing and managing

  • The fundamentals of great leadership

  • Transitioning from employee to manager

  • Understanding and managing client expectations

  • Verbal communication: Advanced skills

  • Verbal communication: Foundation skills

  • Writing effective position descriptions

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