🧩 H5P Column Module (WordPress)
The Column module in H5P acts as a container that allows multiple H5P content types to be displayed in a single, vertically stacked layout. Rather than navigating through content one module at a time (as in question sets or presentations), users scroll through all activities on a single page.
Each H5P activity placed within a column maintains its own layout, settings, and scoring. For example, dialog cards, multiple choice questions, presentations, fill-in-the-blanks, and essays can all appear one after the other in a linear format. Visual separators (horizontal lines) can be placed between modules for clarity, but there’s no way to group scoring across them—each remains an independent unit.
A column can contain both static content (like text and instructions) and interactive content (like quizzes or drag-and-drop tasks). Pasting pre-existing H5P modules into a column is supported, making it easy to reuse previously created activities without duplication of effort.
🔍 Key Behavior
- Displays multiple H5P modules in a single scrollable view
- Each activity is scored separately with its own “Check” button
- There is no cumulative score
- Activities retain their individual behavior settings
- All content is presented on a single page, avoiding slide-based navigation
🧠 Example Use Cases
- Self-contained review lessons: Combine a video, summary text, and a mix of practice activities like MCQs, fill-in-the-blanks, and an essay response into one flow.
- Pronunciation or vocabulary practice: Use dialog cards followed by short-answer or audio response tools.
- Mini workbooks: Stack 5–10 exercises with brief instructions to create a self-paced unit on one skill.
- Assessment practice: Offer learners a mock exam with various question types, all accessible without navigating across different screens.
- Course module hubs: Combine course presentations, review questions, and reflection prompts in one package.
⚠️ Limitations
- No final score that combines all activities
- Individual modules are functionally disconnected
- Can’t adjust spacing between modules—only a horizontal line separator is available
- Activities are not submitted as a package (no centralized tracking)
🧾 Summary
The Column module offers a way to visually organize and bundle multiple interactive elements in a streamlined, vertical format. It’s especially useful for instructors or course designers who want to create a seamless learning experience without forcing learners to jump between separate modules. While it lacks integrated scoring or backend submission, it works well for practice, exploration, and low-stakes engagement.
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