What is object?

In addition to pages, Loudclass lets you add interactive objects.
There are three types :

  • Multimedia : Additional content  in the form of an image, video, audio or weblink.
  • Widget : Instruction tools, in the form of a pop up card, page link or cover.
  • Activity : Student input sent to the teacher in the form of multiple choice, inline choice, short answer, long answer, matching or unscrambling.

Object types and properties

Inserting an object into Author affects the behavior of Loudclass Interactive as follows:

  • Image
    Selecting an embedded image in Interactive will display it in full screen. Multiple embedded images can be viewed in slideshow mode.

    Note : Max 5 images can be inserted. Supported format : JPG and PNG.

Image inserted in textbook

Image inserted in textbook

 

Loudclass Image viewer

Loudclass Image viewer

 

  • Video
    Selecting an embedded video in Interactive will play it in full screen.

    Note : Supported format : MP4.

Video inserted in textbook

Video inserted in textbook

 

Loudclass Interactive video player

Loudclass Interactive video player

 

  • Audio
    Selecting an embedded audio file in Interactive will launch the audio player.

    Note : Support format : MP4 and MP3.

Audio inserted in textbook

Audio inserted in textbook

 

Loudclass Interactive Audio full player

Loudclass Interactive Audio full player

 

Loudclass Interactive Audio mini player

Loudclass Interactive Audio mini player

 

  • Weblink
    Selecting an embedded Weblink in Interactive will launch a browser to connect to that website.
Weblink inserted in textbook

Weblink inserted in textbook

 

Loudclass Interactive web viewer

Loudclass Interactive web viewer

 

  • Pop up card
    Selecting an embedded popup card in Interactive will display the notes and information on the front of the card. Tapping the card again will display the back side.

Popup card inserted in textbook

 

Using Popup card in Loud Class Interactive

 

  • Page link
    Selecting a page link in Interactive will jump to the specified page of the textbook.
Page link inserted in textbook

Page link inserted in textbook

 

Using Page link in Loud Class Interactive

Using Page link in Loud Class Interactive

 

  • Cover
    An embedded cover conceals the contents of the page underneath in Interactive. Selecting the cover reveals the contents.
Cover inserted in textbook

Cover inserted in textbook

 

  • Teaching suggestion
    Suggest tips to the teacher on how to best present the material.
Teaching suggestion inserted in textbook

Teaching suggestion inserted in textbook

 

  • Multiple choice
    In Author, present the student with options to select from and indicate which one is correct. In Interactive, the student selects among the various options.
Multiple choice inserted in textbook

Multiple choice inserted in textbook

 

Multiple choice answer in Loud Class Interactive

Multiple choice answer in Loud Class Interactive

 

  • Inline choice
    In Author, as with multiple choice, present the student with options to choose from. In Interactive, the options appear as a single blank word which when clicked displays the options as a drop-down list.

    Note : In Author, the drop-down list displays only the correct answer.

Inline choice inserted in textbook

Inline choice inserted in textbook

 

Viewing Inline choice in Loudclass Interactive

Viewing Inline choice in Loudclass Interactive

 

  • Short answer
    In Author, creates a one-line block of free text. In Interactive, clicking that block brings up the keyboard.
Short answer inserted in textbook

Short answer inserted in textbook

 

Answering Short answer in Loudclass Interactive

Answering Short answer in Loudclass Interactive

 

  • Long answer
    In Author, creates a paragraph block of free text. In Interactive, clicking that block brings up the keyboard.
Long answer inserted in textbook

Long answer inserted in textbook

 

Answering Long answer in Loudclass Interactive

Answering Long answer in Loudclass Interactive

 

  • Matching
    In Author, define 2 lists of items and highlight the connections between them. In Interactive, the student selects items in pairs to create the connections.
Matching inserted in textbook

Matching inserted in textbook

 

Answering Matching in Loudclass Interactive

Answering Matching in Loudclass Interactive

 

  • Unscramble
    In Author, create a list of items sorted randomly. In Interactive, arrange the items into the correct sequence.
Unscramble inserted in textbook

Unscramble inserted in textbook

 

Answering Unscramble in Loudclass Interactive

Answering Unscramble in Loudclass Interactive

 

Related topic
Inserting multimedia and widget
Inserting activity