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The Hotpot opening menu
Hotpot examples Optional wordlist (select that under Options > Configure Output > Other)
Hotpot examples Dropdown menu option (select that under Options > Configure Output > Other)
Hotpot examples Hints (enter the when adding the “gap” word, select “Hints” buttons under Options > Configure Output > Buttons )
Hotpot examples “Reading Text” used with an embedded slideshare presentation
multiple choice hybrid short answer
Using a ppt in the “Reading Text” area
Random selection of 5 question from a bank of 80 (select that under Options > Configure Output > Other)
More items on right than left
More items on right than left
Hotpot examples
Crossword with images
Crossword with numbers
Hotpot examples
Hotpot examples JMix with Maths
Hotpot examples JMix with Maths
Hotpot examples JMix with Tables
Hotpot examples JMix with Tables
Hotpots in
Moodle reports To find the reports of completed Hotpots first click on “Hot Potatoes Quizzes” in the Activities block Then click on the “View reports …” next to the Hotpot that you want to view.
Moodle reports You have extra options on this menu. Select “Detailed statistics” and click “Generate report”
Moodle reports If this was the question:
This would be the Moodle report (using “Detailed statistics”) Final Answer Final Answer Final Answer First 3 attempts First 3 attempts First 3 attempts Score, hints, clues, checks
If this was the question: A second example of Moodle reporting If this was the question:
This would be the Moodle report (using “Detailed statistics”) First 3 attempts First 3 attempts First 3 attempts Score, hints, clues, checks
The Hotpot Toolbar
Two export options for JMix only
Dropdown menu option Must be used with “Reading Text” Useful if matching items take up more than one screen.
JMix has a 3rd export option: Flashcard Format Found through the File menu
Add Reading Text Reading Text
Configure Output
Each Hotpot has a different set of options on the “Other” Configuration tab. JMix “Other” options
Each Hotpot has a different set of option on the “Other” Configuration tab. JCross “Other” options
Each Hotpot has a different set of option on the “Other” Configuration tab. JCross “Other” options
JQuiz has an option for copying (cloning) questions