diff --git a/mod/assign/lang/en/assign.php b/mod/assign/lang/en/assign.php index 0daa8cacba0..085ec42ae20 100644 --- a/mod/assign/lang/en/assign.php +++ b/mod/assign/lang/en/assign.php @@ -153,9 +153,9 @@ $string['manageassignsubmissionplugins'] = 'Manage assignment submission plugins $string['messageprovider:assign_student_notification'] = 'Assignment student notifications'; $string['messageprovider:assign_grader_notification'] = 'Assignment grader notifications'; $string['modulename'] = 'Assignment'; -$string['modulename_help'] = 'The assignment activity module enables a teacher to assess students’ learning by setting work and then reviewing it and providing feedback and grades. +$string['modulename_help'] = 'The assignment activity module enables a teacher to communicate tasks, collect work and provide grades and feedback. -Students can submit any digital content (files), such as word-processed documents, spreadsheets, images, audio and video clips. Alternatively, or in addition, the assignment may require students to type text directly into a field using the text editor. An assignment can also be used to remind students of \'real-world\' assignments they need to complete, such as art work, and thus not require any digital content. +Students can submit any digital content (files), such as word-processed documents, spreadsheets, images, or audio and video clips. Alternatively, or in addition, the assignment may require students to type text directly into the text editor. An assignment can also be used to remind students of \'real-world\' assignments they need to complete offline, such as art work, and thus not require any digital content. When reviewing assignments, teachers can leave feedback comments and upload files, such as marked-up student submissions, documents with comments or spoken audio feedback. Assignments can be graded using a numerical or custom scale or an advanced grading method such as a rubric. Final grades are recorded in the gradebook.'; $string['modulename_link'] = 'mod/assignment/view'; @@ -261,4 +261,4 @@ $string['viewownsubmissionform'] = 'View own submit assignment page.'; $string['viewownsubmissionstatus'] = 'View own submission status page.'; $string['viewsubmissionforuser'] = 'View submission for user: {$a}'; $string['viewsubmission'] = 'View submission'; -$string['viewsubmissiongradingtable'] = 'View submission grading table.'; \ No newline at end of file +$string['viewsubmissiongradingtable'] = 'View submission grading table.'; diff --git a/mod/chat/lang/en/chat.php b/mod/chat/lang/en/chat.php index 3cf196f539a..25b7b6bdf6c 100644 --- a/mod/chat/lang/en/chat.php +++ b/mod/chat/lang/en/chat.php @@ -75,17 +75,18 @@ $string['methoddaemon'] = 'Chat server daemon'; $string['methodnormal'] = 'Normal method'; $string['methodajax'] = 'Ajax method'; $string['modulename'] = 'Chat'; -$string['modulename_help'] = 'The chat activity module enables participants to have real-time synchronous discussions. +$string['modulename_help'] = 'The chat activity module enables participants to have text-based, real-time synchronous discussions. -The chat may be a one-off activity or it may be repeated at the same time each day or each week. Chat sessions are saved and can be made available for everyone to view or restricted to users with the capability to view chat session logs. +The chat may be a one-time activity or it may be repeated at the same time each day or each week. Chat sessions are saved and can be made available for everyone to view or restricted to users with the capability to view chat session logs. Chats are especially useful when the group chatting is not able to meet face-to-face, such as -* Regular meetings of students doing online courses to enable them to share experiences with others on the same course but in a different city (or country) +* Regular meetings of students participating in online courses to enable them to share experiences with others in the same course but in a different location * A student temporarily unable to attend in person chatting with their teacher to catch up with work * Students out on work experience getting together to discuss their experiences with each other and their teacher * Younger children using chat at home in the evenings as a controlled (monitored) introduction to the world of social networking -* A question and answer session with an invited speaker in a different location'; +* A question and answer session with an invited speaker in a different location +* Sessions to help students prepare for tests where the teacher, or other students, would pose sample questions'; $string['modulename_link'] = 'mod/chat/view'; $string['modulenameplural'] = 'Chats'; $string['neverdeletemessages'] = 'Never delete messages'; diff --git a/mod/choice/lang/en/choice.php b/mod/choice/lang/en/choice.php index 8e18c00f1c6..bc89d76c108 100644 --- a/mod/choice/lang/en/choice.php +++ b/mod/choice/lang/en/choice.php @@ -57,14 +57,14 @@ $string['chooseaction'] = 'Choose an action ...'; $string['limit'] = 'Limit'; $string['limitanswers'] = 'Limit the number of responses allowed'; $string['modulename'] = 'Choice'; -$string['modulename_help'] = 'The choice activity module enables a teacher to ask a question and specify a choice of responses. +$string['modulename_help'] = 'The choice activity module enables a teacher to ask a single question and offer a selection of possible responses. -Choice results may be published after students have answered, or after a certain date, or not at all. Results may be published together with student names or anonymously. +Choice results may be published after students have answered, after a certain date, or not at all. Results may be published with student names or anonymously. A choice activity may be used * As a quick poll to stimulate thinking about a topic -To quickly test students\' understanding +* To quickly test students\' understanding * To facilitate student decision-making, for example allowing students to vote on a direction for the course'; $string['modulename_link'] = 'mod/choice/view'; $string['modulenameplural'] = 'Choices'; diff --git a/mod/data/lang/en/data.php b/mod/data/lang/en/data.php index d676fc1fbfc..ed005e68f8e 100644 --- a/mod/data/lang/en/data.php +++ b/mod/data/lang/en/data.php @@ -208,18 +208,18 @@ $string['menuchoose'] = 'Choose...'; $string['missingdata'] = 'Data id or object must be provided to field class'; $string['missingfield'] = 'Programmer error: You must specify field and/or data when defining field class.'; $string['modulename'] = 'Database'; -$string['modulename_help'] = 'The database activity module enables participants to create, maintain and search a collection of entries (i.e. records).  The structure of the entries is defined by the teacher as a number of fields. Field types include checkbox, radio buttons, dropdown menu, text area, URL, picture and uploaded file. +$string['modulename_help'] = 'The database activity module enables participants to create, maintain and search a collection of entries (i.e. records). The structure of the entries is defined by the teacher as a number of fields. Field types include checkbox, radio buttons, dropdown menu, text area, URL, picture and uploaded file. The visual layout of information when listing, viewing or editing database entries may be controlled by database templates. Database activities may be shared between courses as presets and a teacher may also import and export database entries. -If the database auto-linking filter is enabled, any entries in a database will be automatically linked to where the words or phrases appear within the course. +If the database auto-linking filter is enabled, any entries in a database will be automatically linked where the words or phrases appear within the course. -A teacher can allow comments on entries. Entries can also be rated by teachers or students (peer evaluation). Ratings are aggregated to form a final grade which is recorded in the gradebook. +A teacher can allow comments on entries. Entries can also be rated by teachers or students (peer evaluation). Ratings can be aggregated to form a final grade which is recorded in the gradebook. Database activities have many uses, such as -* A collaborative collection of web links/books/journal references -* For displaying student-created photos/posters/websites/poems for peer comment and review'; +* A collaborative collection of web links, books, book reviews, journal references etc +* For displaying student-created photos, posters, websites or poems for peer comment and review'; $string['modulename_link'] = 'mod/data/view'; $string['modulenameplural'] = 'Databases'; $string['more'] = 'More'; diff --git a/mod/folder/lang/en/folder.php b/mod/folder/lang/en/folder.php index 2cd8381184a..9197ba086c6 100644 --- a/mod/folder/lang/en/folder.php +++ b/mod/folder/lang/en/folder.php @@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ $string['modulename_help'] = 'The folder module enables a teacher to display a n A folder may be used -* For a series of files on one topic, for example a set of past examination papers in pdf format +* For a series of files on one topic, for example a set of past examination papers in pdf format or a collection of image files for use in student projects * To provide a shared uploading space for teachers on the course page (keeping the folder hidden so that only teachers can see it)'; $string['modulename_link'] = 'mod/folder/view'; $string['modulenameplural'] = 'Folders'; diff --git a/mod/forum/lang/en/forum.php b/mod/forum/lang/en/forum.php index 745ed34ff49..df64fc9d8c8 100644 --- a/mod/forum/lang/en/forum.php +++ b/mod/forum/lang/en/forum.php @@ -234,24 +234,24 @@ $string['modeflatoldestfirst'] = 'Display replies flat, with oldest first'; $string['modenested'] = 'Display replies in nested form'; $string['modethreaded'] = 'Display replies in threaded form'; $string['modulename'] = 'Forum'; -$string['modulename_help'] = 'The forum activity module enables participants to have asynchronous discussions. +$string['modulename_help'] = 'The forum activity module enables participants to have asynchronous discussions i.e. discussions that take place over an extended period of time. -There are several forum types to choose from, such as a standard forum where anyone can start a new discussion at any time, a forum where each student can post exactly one discussion, or a question and answer forum where students must first post before being able to view other students\' posts. A teacher can allow files to be attached to forum posts. Attached images are displayed in the forum post. +There are several forum types to choose from, such as a standard forum where anyone can start a new discussion at any time; a forum where each student can post exactly one discussion; or a question and answer forum where students must first post before being able to view other students\' posts. A teacher can allow files to be attached to forum posts. Attached images are displayed in the forum post. -Participants can subscribe to a forum to receive notifications of new forum posts. A teacher can set the subscription mode to optional, forced or auto, or prevent subscription completely. If required, students can be blocked from posting more than a given number of posts in a given time period to prevent individuals from dominating discussions. +Participants can subscribe to a forum to receive notifications of new forum posts. A teacher can set the subscription mode to optional, forced or auto, or prevent subscription completely. If required, students can be blocked from posting more than a given number of posts in a given time period; this can prevent individuals from dominating discussions. -Forum posts can be rated by teachers or students (peer evaluation). Ratings are aggregated to form a final grade which is recorded in the gradebook. +Forum posts can be rated by teachers or students (peer evaluation). Ratings can be aggregated to form a final grade which is recorded in the gradebook. Forums have many uses, such as -* An introductory space for students on the course to get to know each other -* A place for course announcements (using a news forum with forced subscription) -* A help centre where tutors and students can give advice -* An informal method of sharing (and potentially peer assessing) documents between students +* A social space for students to get to know each other +* For course announcements (using a news forum with forced subscription) +* For discussing course content or reading materials * For continuing online an issue raised previously in a face-to-face session -* A place for teacher-only discussions (using a hidden forum) -* For extension activities, for example ‘brain teasers’ for students to ponder and suggest solutions to -* A social space for off-topic discussions'; +* For teacher-only discussions (using a hidden forum) +* A help centre where tutors and students can give advice +* A one-on-one support area for private student-teacher communications (using a forum with separate groups and with one student per group) +* For extension activities, for example ‘brain teasers’ for students to ponder and suggest solutions to'; $string['modulename_link'] = 'mod/forum/view'; $string['modulenameplural'] = 'Forums'; $string['more'] = 'more'; diff --git a/mod/glossary/lang/en/glossary.php b/mod/glossary/lang/en/glossary.php index c094dfed8ba..631ba067d36 100644 --- a/mod/glossary/lang/en/glossary.php +++ b/mod/glossary/lang/en/glossary.php @@ -209,13 +209,13 @@ $string['linking'] = 'Auto-linking'; $string['mainglossary'] = 'Main glossary'; $string['maxtimehaspassed'] = 'Sorry, but the maximum time for editing this comment ({$a}) has passed!'; $string['modulename'] = 'Glossary'; -$string['modulename_help'] = 'The glossary activity module enables participants to create and maintain a list of definitions, like a dictionary. +$string['modulename_help'] = 'The glossary activity module enables participants to create and maintain a list of definitions, like a dictionary, or to collect and organise resources or information. -A teacher can allow files to be attached to glossary entries. Attached images are displayed in the entry. Entries can be searched or browsed alphabetically or by category, date or author. Entries can be approved by default or require approving by a teacher before they are viewable by everyone. +A teacher can allow files to be attached to glossary entries. Attached images are displayed in the entry. Entries can be searched or browsed alphabetically or by category, date or author. Entries can be approved by default or require approval by a teacher before they are viewable by everyone. -If the glossary auto-linking filter is enabled, entries will be automatically linked to where the concept words and/or phrases appear within the course. +If the glossary auto-linking filter is enabled, entries will be automatically linked where the concept words and/or phrases appear within the course. -A teacher can allow comments on entries. Entries can also be rated by teachers or students (peer evaluation). Ratings are aggregated to form a final grade which is recorded in the gradebook. +A teacher can allow comments on entries. Entries can also be rated by teachers or students (peer evaluation). Ratings can be aggregated to form a final grade which is recorded in the gradebook. Glossaries have many uses, such as diff --git a/mod/lesson/lang/en/lesson.php b/mod/lesson/lang/en/lesson.php index 90c7f092098..f52affa202a 100644 --- a/mod/lesson/lang/en/lesson.php +++ b/mod/lesson/lang/en/lesson.php @@ -257,18 +257,15 @@ $string['modattempts'] = 'Allow student review'; $string['modattempts_help'] = 'If enabled, students can navigate through the lesson again from the start.'; $string['modattemptsnoteacher'] = 'Student review only works for students.'; $string['modulename'] = 'Lesson'; -$string['modulename_help'] = 'The lesson activity module enables a teacher to deliver content in an interesting and flexible way. +$string['modulename_help'] = 'The lesson activity module enables a teacher to deliver content and/or practice activities in interesting and flexible ways. A teacher can use the lesson to create a linear set of content pages or instructional activities that offer a variety of paths or options for the learner. In either case, teachers can choose to increase engagement and ensure understanding by including a variety of questions, such as multiple choice, matching and short answer. Depending on the student\'s choice of answer and how the teacher develops the lesson, students may progress to the next page, be taken back to a previous page or redirected down a different path entirely. -A lesson consists of a number of pages. Each page normally ends with a question and a number of possible answers. Question types include multiple choice, matching and short answer. Depending on the student\'s choice of answer they either progress to the next page or are taken back to a previous page. - -A lesson may be graded if desired, with the grade recorded in the gradebook. +A lesson may be graded, with the grade recorded in the gradebook. Lessons may be used * For self-directed learning of a new topic -* For role-play simulations / decision-making exercises -* As a means of catering for different learning styles, for example students can opt for a video page, or a podcast page or a page of text according to their preference -* For differentiated revision guides, with different sets of revision questions depending upon answers given to initial questions'; +* For scenarios or simulations/decision-making exercises +* For differentiated revision, with different sets of revision questions depending upon answers given to initial questions'; $string['modulename_link'] = 'mod/lesson/view'; $string['modulenameplural'] = 'Lessons'; $string['move'] = 'Move page'; diff --git a/mod/page/lang/en/page.php b/mod/page/lang/en/page.php index a4d9e024ed4..420aa3c781d 100644 --- a/mod/page/lang/en/page.php +++ b/mod/page/lang/en/page.php @@ -38,9 +38,11 @@ $string['modulename_help'] = 'The page module enables a teacher to create a web Advantages of using the page module rather than the file module include the resource being more accessible (for example to users of mobile devices) and easier to update. +For large amounts of content, it\'s recommended that a book is used rather than a page. + A page may be used -* To present the terms and conditions of a course or the course syllabus +* To present the terms and conditions of a course or a summary of the course syllabus * To embed several videos or sound files together with some explanatory text'; $string['modulename_link'] = 'mod/page/view'; $string['modulenameplural'] = 'Pages'; diff --git a/mod/survey/lang/en/survey.php b/mod/survey/lang/en/survey.php index 99aacfe25c2..ea1fbb64044 100644 --- a/mod/survey/lang/en/survey.php +++ b/mod/survey/lang/en/survey.php @@ -206,7 +206,9 @@ $string['invalidsurveyid'] = 'Survey ID was incorrect'; $string['invalidtmptid'] = 'Invalid template id'; $string['ipreferthat'] = 'I prefer that'; $string['modulename'] = 'Survey'; -$string['modulename_help'] = 'The survey activity module provides a number of verified survey instruments that have been found useful in assessing and stimulating learning in online environments. A teacher can use these to gather data from their students that will help them learn about their class and reflect on their own teaching.'; +$string['modulename_help'] = 'The survey activity module provides a number of verified survey instruments that have been found useful in assessing and stimulating learning in online environments. A teacher can use these to gather data from their students that will help them learn about their class and reflect on their own teaching. + +Note that these survey tools are pre-populated with questions. Teachers who wish to create their own survey should use the feedback activity module.'; $string['modulename_link'] = 'mod/survey/view'; $string['modulenameplural'] = 'Surveys'; $string['name'] = 'Name'; diff --git a/mod/url/lang/en/url.php b/mod/url/lang/en/url.php index 4e41007083c..cb1b3805890 100644 --- a/mod/url/lang/en/url.php +++ b/mod/url/lang/en/url.php @@ -51,7 +51,9 @@ $string['invalidurl'] = 'Entered URL is invalid'; $string['modulename'] = 'URL'; $string['modulename_help'] = 'The URL module enables a teacher to provide a web link as a course resource. Anything that is freely available online, such as documents or images, can be linked to; the URL doesn’t have to be the home page of a website. The URL of a particular web page may be copied and pasted or a teacher can use the file picker and choose a link from a repository such as Flickr, YouTube or Wikimedia (depending upon which repositories are enabled for the site). -There are a number of display options for the URL, such as embedded or opening in a new window and advanced options for passing information, such as a student\'s name, to the URL if required.'; +There are a number of display options for the URL, such as embedded or opening in a new window and advanced options for passing information, such as a student\'s name, to the URL if required. + +Note that URLs can also be added to any other resource or activity type through the text editor.'; $string['modulename_link'] = 'mod/url/view'; $string['modulenameplural'] = 'URLs'; $string['neverseen'] = 'Never seen'; diff --git a/mod/wiki/lang/en/wiki.php b/mod/wiki/lang/en/wiki.php index f1b9831e51d..4815ba338d1 100644 --- a/mod/wiki/lang/en/wiki.php +++ b/mod/wiki/lang/en/wiki.php @@ -115,11 +115,11 @@ A history of previous versions of each page in the wiki is kept, listing the edi Wikis have many uses, such as -* For group lecture notes +* For group lecture notes or study guides * For members of a faculty to plan a scheme of work or meeting agenda together * For students to collaboratively author an online book, creating content on a topic set by their tutor * For collaborative storytelling or poetry creation, where each participant writes a line or verse -* As a personal journal for examination notes or revision (individual wiki)'; +* As a personal journal for examination notes or revision (using an individual wiki)'; $string['modulename_link'] = 'mod/wiki/view'; $string['modulenameplural'] = 'Wikis'; $string['navigation'] = 'Navigation';