SLS new Interactive Response Item Type that takes HTML5 zip and can return score back to SLS feature by January 2025.

The HTML file (index.html) is a key part of this system, providing the interface through which users can interact and initiate actions that are communicated to the Learning Management System (LMS). Below is a detailed explanation of the essential and key edits that would make the HTML more effective for integration and usability:

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• sample-html5corrected.zip

notice score of 2 is updated on SLS.

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1. Adding User Identification Elements

• Current State: The current HTML interface only includes a button to send a predefined score. There is no mechanism to capture user-specific data (like a unique identifier or name).
• Key Edit: Add a form element or input fields to capture user details, such as a unique username or email. This will help personalize the experience and make the xAPI statements more meaningful. For instance:

  html
  <input type="text" id="userName" placeholder="Enter your name">
  

• Justification: xAPI statements typically include an actor field that identifies the user. Capturing this data ensures that the LRS can attribute scores to the correct learner.

2. Updating the sendState Function Call

• Current State: The button currently calls sendState({ score: 5 }), which sends a static score.
• Key Edit: Modify the JavaScript function to accept dynamic scores based on user input or interaction. For example:

  html
  <input type="number" id="userScore" placeholder="Enter your score">
  <button onclick="sendState({ score: document.getElementById('userScore').value })">Submit Score</button>
  

• Justification: Allowing users to input their score makes the interactive experience more versatile and customizable, making the activity more meaningful in a real-world educational setting.

3. Ensuring Accessibility Compliance

• Current State: The button has minimal accessibility features.
• Key Edit: Enhance accessibility by adding proper ARIA labels and ensuring that all interactive elements are keyboard-navigable:

  html
  <button onclick="sendState({ score: document.getElementById('userScore').value })" aria-label="Submit Score Button">Submit Score</button>
  

• Justification: This makes the interface accessible to all users, including those with disabilities who may rely on assistive technologies.

4. User Guidance and Instructions

• Current State: The current interface lacks instructions to guide users on what they are expected to do.
• Key Edit: Add instructional text to provide clear guidance:

  html
  <p>Please enter your score and click 'Submit Score' to record it.</p>
  

• Justification: Clear instructions improve user experience by making it easier to understand what actions are required and how they will impact the system.

5. Enhancing the Layout for Better User Experience

• Current State: The form elements are basic and lack any styling.
• Key Edit: Add CSS styling to improve the layout and visual appeal of the page. For instance:

  html
  <style>
    body {
      font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 20px;
    }
    #userScore, #userName {
      margin: 10px;
      padding: 5px;
      width: 200px;
    }
    button {
      padding: 10px 20px;
      font-size: 16px;
      cursor: pointer;
    }
  </style>
  

• Justification: A visually appealing and well-structured page encourages user interaction, ensuring learners feel more engaged with the activity.

6. Form Validation

• Current State: The HTML does not validate the input provided by users.
• Key Edit: Add JavaScript validation to ensure the user’s input is valid before submitting it:

  javascript
  function validateAndSendScore() {
    const score = document.getElementById('userScore').value;
    if (score === '' || isNaN(score) || score < 0) {
      alert('Please enter a valid score.');
    } else {
      sendState({ score: score });
    }
  }
  

• Modify the button to call the new function:

  html
  <button onclick="validateAndSendScore()">Submit Score</button>
  

• Justification: Validation helps prevent errors and ensures the data sent to the LMS is reliable, thus improving the quality of data stored in the LRS.

7. Making the HTML Code Modular

• Current State: All elements are inline, which makes it difficult to expand or reuse components.
• Key Edit: Consider making reusable components for input fields and buttons, potentially using JavaScript or frameworks such as React or Vue. This helps in creating a scalable and modular codebase that can be adapted for multiple activities without much duplication.
• Justification: Modularity is essential for easy maintenance and enhancement, especially as the interactive system grows to include more features.

8. Loading Spinner for Feedback

• Current State: The user receives no feedback once they click the button.
• Key Edit: Add a loading spinner or a message to indicate when the data is being processed:

  html
  <div id="loading" style="display:none;">Submitting your score...</div>
  <button onclick="showLoading(); sendState({ score: document.getElementById('userScore').value });">Submit Score</button>
  

  javascript
  function showLoading() {
    document.getElementById('loading').style.display = 'block';
  }
  

• Justification: Providing feedback to the user after an action is essential for improving user experience, especially when communicating with remote endpoints like an LRS where the response might not be instant.

These edits and enhancements will significantly improve the HTML file's ability to provide a smooth, informative, and accessible user experience, ultimately helping users record their scores more effectively into the Learning Management System using the xAPI standards.

Reference:

https://www.notion.so/A3-11-HTML5-Content-Development-354a6152775944208d3a4fec32d42739 password required

https://moe-sls.atlassian.net/browse/SLSUAT-5920 password required

new item called Interactive Response aka HTML5 Interactive Response Score Return

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