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You use content blocks to configure content pages for courses in Dayforce Learning. After adding a content block, you can click the settings icon, if available, to customize how learners see and interact with the content.
The available content blocks are described in more detail in the following sections:
For information about building courses and adding content blocks, see Build Courses.
The Text & Media content blocks provide employees with the course content. You can use these content blocks to enter, attach, and embed content in your course.
For information about the accepted file types and sizes for learning content, see File Specifications for Learning Content.
| Content Block | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Text | Add written content to your course. Use this block to present key concepts, instructions, or explanations in a clear and structured format. |
| Image | Enhance your course with visuals. Upload images in PNG, JPG, HEIC, or GIF formats to support learning and improve engagement. |
| Video | Incorporate videos into your course for a dynamic learning experience. Upload video files in .mov, .mp4, .avi, .wmv, .mpeg, or .webmformats. The videos are hosted online and can be played directly in the course player. |
| Share important documents by uploading PDFs. Learners can view them directly within the course without needing to download them. | |
| Podcast | Add audio content to your course. Upload podcast-style recordings or other audio files that learners can listen to in the course player. |
| Attachment | Provide additional resources by uploading any file type that supports learning. Learners can download these attachments to deepen their knowledge. |
| Iframe | Embed external websites directly into your course. Ensure the website’s security settings allow embedding for seamless access within the course player. |
The Knowledge Check content blocks ask employees to answer a question on the page. These content blocks are useful to highlight a key concept that employees need to grasp.
| Content Block | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Single choice | Create a question with one correct answer. Learners select a single option from multiple choices to check their knowledge. |
| Multiple choice | Design a question with multiple correct answers. Learners choose all applicable options, encouraging deeper comprehension of the topic. |
The Quiz & Tests content blocks ask employees to complete a quiz to show what they’ve learned.
When you add a content block from this section, you’re shown the following page settings, which you can use to customize the quiz experience for learners:
- Shuffle answer choices: Shows the choices in a different order for each learner.
- Passing score: The minimum score needed to pass the quiz. This score can be set based on the number of correct questions, percentage, or points.
- Time Limit: The amount of time, in minutes, that the learner is given to complete the quiz questions.
- Maximum attempts: The number of times the learner can try to pass the quiz.
- Answer feedback: Specifies when the answers to questions are revealed, either at the end of the quiz or after each question.
| Content Block | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Single choice | Create a question with one correct answer. Learners select a single option from multiple choices to check their knowledge. |
| Multiple choice | Design a question with multiple correct answers. Learners choose all applicable options, encouraging deeper comprehension of the topic. |
| Rating scale | Allow learners to express their opinion or self-assess their understanding using a structured scale. Ideal for gauging confidence, satisfaction, or agreement levels. |
| Open text | Encourage critical thinking with open-ended questions. Learners enter their responses, providing detailed explanations or personal insights. |
| Upload File | Enable learners to upload a file to submit things like assignments and evidence-based assessments. |