Noticeboard

Intro

The Noticeboard tool in LAMS is a flexible content delivery activity that allows you to create and present information, instructions, media, and embedded web resources directly. Using the powerful built-in HTML editor, you can create rich, interactive, and responsive learning content that students can access on any device without needing to download files or leave the lesson environment.

Unlike uploading static documents, Noticeboard enables you to create modern web-based learning materials using formatted text, images, audio, video, embedded media, interactive resources, and more. You can even embed content from over 1800 supported web platforms simply by pasting a URL.

To further encourage engagement and reflection, you can optionally allow students to comment on and rate the content.

Why You Want to Use a Noticeboard?

You may want to use Noticeboard because it allows you to:

• Present learning materials in a modern and visually engaging way
• Embed videos, podcasts, webpages, simulations, and interactive content directly into the lesson
• Improve accessibility compared to static documents
• Keep students focused inside the learning environment
• Provide clear instructions and scaffolding for activities
• Create responsive content that works well on any device
• Encourage student reflection through comments and ratings
• Combine text, media, and embedded resources into a single learning activity
• Reduce reliance on downloadable Word or PDF documents

Educational Insight

You can provide students with a single, focused learning space where instructions, resources, media, and activities are presented clearly and consistently. This reduces cognitive overload and keeps students engaged within the learning flow.

Because Noticeboard supports rich multimedia and embedded content, it also helps you address different learning preferences. Students can read explanations, watch videos, listen to audio, interact with embedded resources, and reflect through comments or ratings, all within the same activity.

The responsive design capabilities ensure that content adapts automatically to laptops, tablets, and phones, making the learning experience more inclusive and accessible.

Most importantly, Noticeboard supports active and scaffolded learning by allowing you to structure and contextualise information rather than simply uploading files. You can guide students through concepts, provide examples, highlight important ideas, and connect resources in a meaningful educational sequence.

What Can You Use Noticeboard For?

You can use Noticeboard for many different teaching and learning scenarios, including:

• Lesson introductions and weekly overviews
• Presenting learning objectives and activity instructions
• Delivering flipped classroom preparation materials
• Embedding lecture videos, podcasts, and multimedia
• Presenting case studies and scenario-based learning
• Creating reading activities and guided content exploration
• Designing interactive multimedia learning pages
• Displaying announcements and important updates
• Embedding external content, tools and websites
• Creating reflective prompts and discussion starters
• Supporting pre-class preparation for various teaching strategies

How Does It Work?

The Noticeboard activity works as a content presentation activity within a LAMS lesson.

When creating the activity, you use the integrated HTML editor to build your content. You can add:

• Formatted text
• Images
• Audio
• Video
• Tables
• Links
• Embedded media
• Interactive web resources

You can also use built-in templates to create professionally structured and responsive learning pages without needing web design skills.

If you want to embed external content, simply paste the URL into the editor. LAMS automatically handles the embedding and responsive display, ensuring that students can view the resource properly across different devices and screen sizes.

Once students access the Noticeboard, they can read and interact with the content directly inside the lesson. Depending on your settings, students may also:

• Rate the content
• Leave comments
• View peer comments and discussion
• Interact with embedded media and external resources

Because the content is displayed directly inside the lesson, students remain within the learning flow rather than constantly opening external tabs or downloading files

Tip: Because the content is displayed directly inside the lesson, students remain within the learning flow rather than constantly opening external tabs or downloading files.