Managing blocks

A block is a single page in a lesson. Blocks are combined to making a lesson. Blocks come in different types and layouts.

Block types refer to blocks with the same elements and functionality. For example, a block containing video would be categorised under the block type ‘Video’. You cannot change a block type once you have created it.

Block layouts refer to the specific arrangement of elements within a block. For example, a block under the block type ‘Multiple choice’ might have a block layout name of ‘Multiple choice image right’. You can switch between block layouts at any time, as long as it is the same type of block.

Contents of this article:

• Add new block
• Rearranging blocks
• Naming blocks
• Deleting blocks
• Copy blocks
• Previewing blocks
• Exit block preview

 

To add a new block to your lesson:

1. Navigate to the storyboard view of your lesson.

2. Select 'Add new block' at the end of a section in your storyboard.

3. Select your preferred block type from the library.

 

Alternatively:

1. Navigate to the storyboard view of your lesson.

2. Roll your mouse over an existing block.

3. Select one of the blue '+' buttons appearing on the edge of the block.

4. Select your preferred block type from the library.

Alternatively:

1. Navigate to the editor view of your lesson.

2. Select one of the blue '+' buttons appearing on the edge of the block.

3. Select either 'add before', 'add after' or 'duplicate'.

3. Select your preferred block type from the library.

To rearrange the order of blocks:

1. Navigate to the storyboard view of your lesson

2. Roll your mouse over the block you wish to move, avoiding any buttons.

3. Select and drag the block to the new position in the sequence. Changes will be saved instantly and automatically.

⭐️ Tip: Any block type may go in the learning section of your lesson, but only question blocks may be placed in a formal assessment section.

Note: A small number of blocks cannot be moved. This includes the home page of a multi-topic lesson and the first and last page of an assessment section. These cannot be moved as they are vital to the functioning of these sections. 

To rename a block:

1. Navigate to the storyboard view of your lesson.

2. Select the title of the block

3. Edit the text to your desired name.

4. All changes are saved instantly upon clicking away from the text entry field.

To delete a block:

1. Navigate to the storyboard view of your learning lesson.

2. Select the three vertical dots on the top right-hand corner of the block.

3. Select Delete from the drop-down menu.

4. Select I'm sure to confirm.

Warning! Deleted blocks cannot be restored.

To copy block(s):

1. Navigate to the storyboard view of your lesson.

2. Select the block(s) you want to duplicate.

3. Select 'copy' 

4. Locate where you would like to paste these blocks. This can be a different lesson.

5. Select the '+' icon and select 'paste'.

To preview your block:

1. Navigate to the storyboard view of your lesson.

2. Select the three-dot button in the top right-hand corner of the block you wish to preview.

3. Select Preview.

Alternatively:

1. Navigate to the editor view of the block you wish to preview.

2. Select the crossed-eye preview button.

To exit the preview: Select Open in Editor in the top right-hand corner of the block preview.