Web object blocks

Web objects are an interactive block that lets you embed a range of content, including simulations, directly into your course.

Contents of this article:

• Create a web object block
• Add a file to a web object block
• Add a web page to a web object block

This guide shows you how to create and use web objects to embed external content in your lessons.

Create a web object block

1. Navigate to the storyboard view of your lesson.
2. Select 'Add new block'
3. Select the 'Interaction' drop-down in the left-hand sidebar.
4. Select 'Web object'. The library will display available block layouts that include web objects. 
5. Select 'Preview' to view the block layout without creating it.
6. Select 'Choose block' to finalize your choice.

Add a file to a web object block

1. Navigate to the editor view of your click and reveal block.
2. Select the web object section of the block.
3. In the left-hand sidebar, toggle to 'File'.
4. Use the media library to upload a .zip or .pdf file.

Add a web page to a web object block

1. Navigate to the editor view of your click and reveal block.
2. Select the web object section of the block.
3. In the left-hand sidebar, toggle to 'URL'.
4. In the Web Object URL text entry block, insert your desired web address (URL).

 ❗️ Note: Viewing issues may occur on tablet or mobile devices due to browser restrictions, or if the linked web address has restricted permissions.