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Create an e-learning based on a template

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Written by Floor Takman
Updated over 2 weeks ago

When creating an e-learning, it can be helpful to start from a predefined structure. Within the academy, you can use a template. As an admin, you create this template yourself by marking an e-learning as a template. This way, the e-learning can be used as the basis for a new e-learning. When creating a new e-learning, you can choose to start from a template or from a blank e-learning.

A template is a foundation on which to base a new e-learning. It is not possible to enrol users in a template.

This article explains how to mark an e-learning as a template, and how to create an e-learning based on a template.

Marking an e-learning as a template

To mark an e-learning as a template, follow these steps:

  1. Go to “Content” via the menu bar on the left side of the screen.

  2. Open the e-learning you want to turn into a template.

  3. Go to the “Settings” tab.

  4. In the “Template” section, click “Use as template”.

  5. Confirm your choice.
    You will now be redirected to the newly created template.

  6. Change the title of the template.

  7. Edit the template by clicking “Edit template”.

The template contains the same content as the e-learning it is based on. This means the learning formats within the template also appear in the original e-learning. When editing the template, it's therefore important to decide whether you want to edit the learning format only in the template, or in all instances where it appears.

To edit learning formats in the template, follow these steps:

  1. Click “Edit template” within the template.

  2. Select the section and paragraph where you want to edit a learning format.

  3. Click the pencil icon next to the learning format you want to edit.

  4. Since the format is used in multiple places, you’ll be given two options:

    • Duplicate: This duplicates the learning format, and the changes will only apply to the template you’re currently working on.

    • Edit original: This updates the learning format in all learning activities where it is used.

Creating an e-learning based on a template

To create an e-learning based on a template, follow these steps:

  1. Go to “Content” via the menu bar on the left side of the screen.

  2. Click “Add”.

  3. Select the learning activity “E-learning” and click “Create e-learning”.

  4. Choose “Based on a template”.

  5. Select the desired template from the list.

  6. Click “Create this learning activity”.

    You will be redirected to the newly created e-learning.

  7. Change the title of the e-learning.

  8. Edit the e-learning by clicking the “Edit e-learning” button.

The newly created e-learning will have the same content as the template it is based on. This means that the learning formats included in the new e-learning will also exist in the template. When editing the new e-learning, it is important to decide whether the changes should apply only to the new e-learning or to all instances where the learning format appears.

To edit learning activities in the new e-learning, follow these steps:

  1. Click 'Edit e-learning'.

  2. Select the section and paragraph where you want to modify a learning format.

  3. Click the pencil icon next to the learning format you want to edit.

  4. Since the learning format may be used in multiple places, you will be presented with two options:

    • Duplicate: This creates a copy of the learning format, and the changes will apply only to the template you are currently working on.

    • Edit in Warehouse: This modifies the learning format in all locations where it is used, including the original e-learning.

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