5 Things you should know about H5P

H5P is an integrated tool at UMass that you can use it to create, share, and reuse interactive content.

1 - Compatible

You might remember in the past when we used to use Flash for interactive content. The beauty of H5P is that it is HTML 5-based, which means it will always be compatible with various platforms as long as you have a browser. And you will be able to move your content across platforms that use H5P. For example, you can reuse an H5P activity that you used to teach within Moodle in Canvas.

2 - Simple

H5P is easy for the instructors to create, as well as simple for the students to use. And every time we mention HTML5, some people fear coding. Good news! You don’t have to code with H5P. The interfaces are simple and intuitive, making it simple to create, manage, and use.

3 - Accessible

Some H5P activities are more accessible than others for students who use screen readers or keyboard navigation. We are working with the Assistive Technology Center to test the accessibility of H5P activities. We will update the self-guided learning module once we have the results.

4 - Collaborative

For instructors, you can share the editing access of a H5P activity with other instructors during the creation.

For students, multiple H5P content types provide opportunities for students to collaborate.

5 - Creative

H5P is a valuable tool for making e-learning more effective for students. The interactive and engaging nature of H5P can provide students with a more enjoyable and effective learning experience, helping to keep them motivated and engaged throughout their studies.

Where can you use H5P?

H5P versions in the platforms at UMass
Platform	H5P Version
Canvas	Premium
Catalog	Premium
Moodle	Free
Drupal	Free
WordPress (Blogs at UMass)	Free

Who can use H5P?

Faculties, staff, and students at UMass.

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