Book
Book resource simplifies the task of creating a multi-page resource with a book like format. The book module is used to present information in a well structured, user-friendly form.
Book setup
To add a book;
- Click on the "Add Activity or recourse". Click expand all to expand all settings.
General Entries
- Name - Select a descriptive name for the book you are creating.
- Description - Provide a brief information about the book so that your students understand what the book is about.
- Display description on course page - Enables description display just below link to the book.
Chapter formatting
- None - chapter and subchapter titles are not formatted at all, use if you want to define special numbering *styles - For example letters: in chapter title type "A First Chapter", "A.1 Some Subchapter",...
- Numbers - chapters and subchapters are numbered
- Bullets - subchapters are indented and displayed with bullets.
- Indented - subchapters are indented
- Style of navigation - Choose between having navigation as images or text links or no navigation, simply the TOC.
Importing chapters
To import chapters;
- Create a zip file of HTML files and optional multimedia files and folders. If you wish to add sub chapters , add "_sub" at the end of the HTML file.
- Go to Administration > Book administration > Import chapter
- Choose whether each HTML file or folder represents one chapter.
- Browse for and select the zip file, either using the Add button or the drag and drop method:
- Finally click the import button.
Printing a book
Whole book and individual chapters can be printed. Click the gear menu at the top right area of the book and select either; "Print book" or "Print this chapter".
