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Overview
The Photo Essay page is a great way to capture both visual and written responses. A typical use case would be asking a new hire to upload a photo of themselves or their workspace, accompanied by a description. The flexibility of this page allows the user to either take a new photo or upload an existing image.
This type of page always includes a text field next to the image, allowing for additional explanations or descriptions. However, the text field is optional, and it's not mandatory to add text.
Steps to Add a Photo Essay Page
→ Access the Course
Log in as an Administrator or Editor.
Click on Courses in the left-hand menu.
→ Choose the Course
Navigate to the course where you would like to add the new page.
Click on Editor at the bottom left corner of the desired course.
→ Select the Story
Once in the Editor, select the Story where you want to add the page.
→ Choose the Chapter
In the menu on the left, select the Chapter where the new page will go.
→ Add a Photo Essay Page
In the left menu, choose Photo Essay.
Click on the button that says Add Page in the bottom right corner.
→ Choose the Language
Select the desired language for the page.
→ Name the Page
Give your new Photo Essay page a name.
Click here for a guide on choosing a good name for your page.
→ Write the Assignment
In the text field under the Title, write clear instructions for the user.
Example: “Take a picture with your new colleague and upload it here”.
Be clear on what the user is expected to do with the photo and text.
→ Write the Explanation
The text you type in the Explanation field will appear after the user has uploaded their photo and submitted their response.
Example: “Thank you for sharing your photo! We hope you are settling in well.”
This is an opportunity to thank the user or provide additional feedback.
→ Provide Extra Information
In the Info Button field, write additional details that will be visible when the user clicks on the info icon next to the page.
Example: “Please ensure the photo is clear and appropriate for your profile.”
→ Configure Answer Settings
In the Page Options section, you can configure settings for the answers.
→ You can make the photo upload mandatory by selecting the checkbox at ‘Mandatory Correct Answer’, ensuring that users cannot proceed to the next page without uploading a picture.
→ Advanced Settings
In the Advanced Page Options, you have the ability to convert the page into another page type (e.g., a multiple-choice or text entry page).
→ The fields such as Title, Description, Explanation, Feedback, and Info Button will remain intact after the conversion.
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