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 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:
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.