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H5P
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H5P


Tool Type

Content Management/Authoring, Assessment, Gamification, Interaction

Who Uses It?

Instructors, Staff

Tags

Integrated with LMS, Recommended by ATC

View the ATC Recommended Rubric

Difficulty

Advanced

Accessibility Info

Certain content types in H5P cannot be made fully accessible. When creating content, review H5P's article to identify which H5P content types are accessible. During creation, accessible features need to be utilized to make activities fully accessible for learners.

Tool Description

H5P is an online authoring tool for developing content for courses that have an online delivery system. It has a large range of content types to pick from and has its own built in creation tools so importing is not necessary. Learners interact with the content in various ways since it has a range of content types. The learner could be doing an image hotspot activity, doing a quiz, filling in a crossword, answering questions about a video during the video, and many other options. It is a versatile and affordable authoring tool to build into your courses.



Cost/Licenses

Free, Provided by the College to Employees

How to Get or Use This Tool

H5P is provided in Moodle directly. Start using the H5P tools by accessing the H5P content bank on any course main course page by selecting More at the top.


Platforms

Web-based, Mac OS, Window OS

Tool Resources

Pros

  • Highly customizable
  • Built into Moodle
  • Allows grading of content
  • A large variety of content types to fit your needs

Cons

  • Bigger learning curve for content creation
  • Large number of options to choose from

Privacy

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Similar Tools

Softchalk, Articulate

Supported By

Academic Technology Center (ATC) - atc@lanecc.edu
Last Updated: 03/27/2025 - 10:50

Your Responsibilities


As a user of our Digital Tool Hub, it is your responsibility to use software in a manner that aligns with Lane's policies and standards. This includes protecting college resources and data by ensuring compliance with relevant policies, storing sensitive information in approved systems, and facilitating equitable access for all users, including those with disabilities.

You are individually accountable for any software installed on your devices and must adhere to the terms and conditions of software licenses. While we strive to provide support for a wide range of applications, please note that some may not be directly supported by the college. All software usage is subject to our policies, and you must review our guidelines on software procurement and licensing compliance. The college cannot be held liable for damages resulting from the installation or use of software obtained through our hub. We appreciate your cooperation in respecting copyright laws and using digital tools responsibly.

Relevant Policies:


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Have any questions? Contact us at DigitalToolHub@lanecc.edu.

Accessible is defined as:

When considering the use of a digital tool with students in a classroom, prioritizing accessibility is essential. Accessibility is assessed through compliance with WCAG 2.0 standards. All softwares, where the primary user is students, in the Digital Tool Hub are accessible. Keep in mind there some exceptions due to the nature of the various types of software. The If a software is level of partial accessibility are outlined on each tool's page if a tool is partially accessible.

  • What is a VPAT: A Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT®) is a document that explains how information and communication technology products such as software, hardware, electronic content, and support documentation meet the Revised 508 Standards for IT accessibility. Check out Sonoma State University's article and learn how to read a VPAT.

How are the tags defined:

Tags can be changed at any time, so check in regularly for any software changes, recommendations, approval, etc.

Tags are defined as follows:

  • Recommended by ATC: This is a tool recommended by the Academic Technology Center (ATC) for faculty to use for its intended purposes.
  • IT Approved: The tool has been fully vetted for cybersecurity.
  • Free: The tool is completely free to Lane students, faculty, and staff, and has no features missing.
  • Free (Limited): The tool is completely free to Lane students, faculty, and staff, but has limited features compared to a licensed version.
  • User's Choice:This tool is used by many users and is highly regarded by students, faculty, and/or staff. This does not guarantee the tool is accessible for faculty to use in courses. Review additional tool information to ensure an informed decision regarding its suitability for faculty use in courses.

Difficulty is defined at each level as follows:

  • Beginner-Friendly: Requires basic familiarity with digital tools. Able to follow simple instructions and navigate intuitively. Benefit from clear guidance and encouragement.
  • Intermediate: Requires a moderate level of understanding of digital tools. Can explore deeper features and adapt to some customization. Able to engage and use with moderate complexity and seek help when needed.
  • Advanced: Requires advanced proficiency in using digital tools. Can navigate complex workflows and adapt to advanced customization. Able to innovate, contribute, and troubleshoot independently within the platform.
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