H5P is a popular plugin used to create exciting, interactive content on the web. In Pressbooks, it’s most in demand to create interactive quizzes and other activities in open textbooks and other open educational resources. The plugin is available on all EDU networks (not on Pressbook.com).
There are dozens of different kinds of content enabled by H5P. You can view all of them, as well as examples and more detailed instructions for creating the different types on the H5P website (Note: they offer different installation and embedding options, but that’s all taken care of by Pressbooks – you just need to think of the exciting things you can create!)
Before getting started, your first need to activate the H5P plugin on your book. This can be done under “Plugins” on the left menu.
Once the plugin is active, follow these steps to add an H5P element to your book:
- Navigate to the H5P Content menu and select “Add New.”
- Enter a title.
- Select content type from the dropdown menu.
- Install the content type by clicking on “Get” and following the steps indicated (if necessary).
- Enter the information for your quiz/activity etc.
- Click on “Create” when you’re done!
Now that you’ve created your element, you can add it to your chapter. To do so:
- Copy the shortcode displayed in the top right of the screen.
- Navigate to the chapter where you would like add the element.
- Paste the shortcode into place (you can do this in the visual editor, no need to switch to text).
- Save your chapter.
- View the web version to see the element in action.
- Export other desired formats to see the fallback message.
Here’s an example of creating a simple multiple choice question:
Prefer to watch and learn? Check out this video tutorial: