Survey Learning Object

Introduction

Learning Objects are elements of Online Courses that contain training content, such as e-learning modules, videos, external links, surveys, etc.  The refreshed Absorb LMS Admin Experience  (AE) introduced three new Learning Object types to help you better organize, evaluate, and confirm training comprehension: Observation Checklist, E-Signature, and Use Existing.

Survey Learning Objects are used to collect learner sentiments and opinions. This article includes instructions on how to configure a Survey Learning Object.

 

Instructions: Add Survey Object

These instructions begin from an Online Course build's Syllabus Course Settings section.

From the Add Online Course form, navigate to the Syllabus course setting section.   Click the Add Learning Object button. This action will open the Add Learning Object menu modal.   Click the radio button or icon for the Learning Object type Survey. Continue by clicking the Next button. The modal will update to the Add Survey form. Note: The default selection is Object   The Add Survey form contains multiple sections and fields. Follow these links for details on each section: Details, Options, Messages, and Questions.   When you are done configuring the Add Survey form, click the Save button.  This action will save the entered information and create the new Survey Learning Object. The modal will close, and you will return to the Add Online Course form.

 

Survey Form Screenshots

 

Form Section: Details

Field	Details
Name	Enter a Name to identify the Learning Object. The information entered is visible to Learners within the Learner Experience (LE) and administrators in the Admin Experience (AE). This is a required field.
Description	Enter a Description to provide additional details about the Learning Object. The information entered is visible to Learners within the Learner Experience (LE) and administrators in the Admin Experience (AE).

 

Form Section: Options

Click the toggle buttons to adjust the state.  The default state for the following options is OFF.

Option	Details
Allow Multiple Attempts	Allow the user to attempt the learning object multiple times.
Randomize Question Order	Questions are asked in random order.
Randomize Answer Order	Answer options are displayed in random order.
Use Answer Based Actions	Answers can trigger immediate actions upon selection.
Allow Scored Answers	Allows you to provide feedback and actions based on ranges of total response points.
Single Page Layout	Turning this option on will change the layout to a single page.
Show Navigation	Show the navigation bar.

 

Form Section: Messages

You can configure two different Message states for Surveys: Introduction and Post Message.

Message	Details
Introduction Message	The text entered into the field is presented to Learners before they begin the Survey.
Post Message	The text entered into the field is presented to Learners after they complete the Survey.

 

Form Section: Questions

The Questions section is where you configure Survey Questions.  Use the Add Question Group option to group questions together and organize the flow of the Survey.

Field / Button	Details
Group Name	The default value is Question Group 1.
	Ask all questions = This is the default selection.
	Ask certain number of questions from group = This option is not available for Survey Learning Objects.
Manage Questions	Click this button to open a new form to add and edit the Survey Questions. Click here for continued instruction.
Add Question Group	Click this button to create an additional Question Group for the Survey.

 

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Instructions: Manage Questions

Click the Manage Questions button.  This action updates the modal to the Manage Questions form.   Click the Add Question button. This action updates the modal to the Add Questions form. Click here for details on how to configure Survey Questions.   When you are done configuring the Add Survey form, click the Apply button.  This action will save the entered information and create the new Survey Learning Object. The modal will close, and you will return to the Add Online Course form.

 

Manage Questions + Add Question Form Screenshots

 

Form: Manage Questions

Field	Details
Questions	The default state displays the following text: No questions have been added. Once questions are added, this section will list the included items.
Add Question	Click this button to add a Question to the Survey.

 

Form Section: Add Question

Field	Details
Question	Enter the Assessment Question into the text field. The information entered is visible to Learners within the Learner Experience (LE) and administrators in the Admin Experience (AE). This is a required field.
Question Type	Click the field to open a menu to select an option from.  The field's default selection is Free Form Inquiry.
	Free Form Inquiry
	Poll Single Answer
	Poll Multiple Answer
Restrict Input To *Only available with Free Form Inquiry Question Type	Click the field to open a menu to select an option from.  The field's default selection is Any Characters.
	Any Characters
	Numbers Only
	Date (DD/MM/YYYY)
	Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
Answers *Only available with Poll Single Answer and Poll Multiple Answer Question Types	Enter an Answer response in the text field provided.
Add Option/Answer	Click this button to create additional Answer responses to the question.
Attachment	Choose to upload a file or link out to content.  The default selection is File.
	File = Click the Choose File button to open a modal to upload a file.
	URL = Enter the web address to the content you want to make available.