DEPRECATION: Activity modules were fully deprecated on the 7th May 2025 (after 7 months notice).
New Activity modules cannot be added to topics. Existing Activities no longer receive notifications or reporting. Support is no longer provided for the Activity module. If your topic has an Activity module and is encountering errors, please deactivate and remove the Activity module.
Any remaining Activity modules in topics should be deactivated and replace by following the steps outlined here as soon as possible.
For more information on incorporating practical components in your topics, click here.
Why was 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.
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.
How can I update topics currently using the Activity module to still incorporate activities?
For topics already using the Activity module, you must disable 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.
Follow these steps to recreate your activity:
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.Use a Task element to provide the instructions for the activity.
Use a Download element if your Activity module includes a file for learners to download and use as part of the activity.
Use an Upload element if your Activity module requires learners to submit a file as part of the process.
Use a Reflect element if your Activity module currently invites learners to write and share their feedback on what they learned doing the activity.
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?
Some topics in the Tribal Habits library incorporate Activity modules. These topics have been updated to remove and replace Activity modules. Please see below for a list of topics that have already been updated.
Updated library topics
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