π Creating a Dialogue Cards Activity with H5P on WordPress
Welcome, everyone! Today weβre exploring how to build an interactive Dialogue Cards activity using H5P on WordPress β a super simple yet effective way to help learners review and drill content.
π What Are Dialogue Cards?
Think of digital flashcards with a twist! Each card has two sides:
- π¨ Front Side:
- Picture
- Audio you can click to play
- Text hint or keyword
- π Back Side:
- Same picture
- Full definition or explanation
- Option for learners to mark if they got it βοΈ right or β wrong
The system tracks progress over multiple rounds, making it easy to master all cards.
β¨ Why Use Dialogue Cards?
- π‘ Great for memorizing vocabulary, scientific terms, historical facts, or any key concepts
- π Interactive repetition helps boost retention
- π Tracks correct/incorrect answers and shows progress
- π§ Audio supports pronunciation practice
π How to Create Dialogue Cards in H5P
1. π₯ Install Dialogue Cards Module
- Go to your WordPress dashboard
- Click H5P > Add New
- Find Dialogue Cards content type
- If missing, click Install, then Use
2. π Set Up Your Activity
- Title: e.g., βGood to Rememberβ
- Mode:
- π Normal β simple flashcards without progress tracking
- π Repetition β users mark right/wrong and repeat until mastery
3. π Add Your Cards
Each card has:
- Front (Hint):
- π· Picture related to the term
- ποΈ Keyword or hint
- π Audio file for pronunciation
- Back (Answer):
- π· Same picture again
- π Full definition or description
- π‘ Optional tips to help remember
Example Cards:
- π» Card 1:
- Front: Picture of bear, keyword βUrsidae,β audio saying βUrsidaeβ
- Back: Scientific classification and facts about bears
- π¦ Card 2:
- Front: Picture of seals, keyword βPinapedia,β audio pronunciation
- Back: Description of the seal family
- π‘οΈ Card 3:
- Front: Picture of Lapu Lapu, keyword βLapu Lapu,β audio pronunciation
- Back: Brief history of this Filipino hero
4. βοΈ Behavioral Settings
- π Enable retry so users can try again
- π Allow or block backwards navigation
- π Decide if you want to randomize cards or keep fixed order
- π€ Adjust text size scaling if needed
- π Customize button prompts or change language
5. π Using Repetition Mode
- Buttons appear: I got it right βοΈ / I got it wrong β
- Tracks how many rounds completed
- Set max proficiency level (3β7 rounds)
- Cards repeated if answered wrong, helping learners focus on tough ones
- Summary screen shows progress after each round
π¬ What It Looks Like
- Activity title and instructions on top
- Front side with image, audio, and hint text
- Tap audio to hear pronunciation
- Flip card to see definition and tips
- In repetition mode: mark right/wrong and see progress summary
π― Why This Works
- Ideal for exam prep, presentations, or language drills
- Interactive and engaging alternative to paper flashcards
- Easy to build and customize inside WordPress
- Perfect standalone or as part of an interactive course
If you want, I can help you create a quick step-by-step guide or a sample template. Want me to hook you up? π
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Got questions or creative ways youβre using H5P? Drop them in the commentsβIβd love to hear what you’re building!
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