> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.lamsfoundation.org/lams/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.lamsfoundation.org/lams/tools/noticeboard/create.md). # Create ## Noticeboard Content The Noticeboard activity provides a range of configuration options that allow you to control how content is presented and how students interact with it. Using these settings, you can transform a simple content page into an **interactive, reflective, and engaging learning experience**.
### Basic Content **Title**: allows you to give the Noticeboard activity a meaningful name. * Use **clear and descriptive titles** so students immediately understand the purpose of the activity. ### Content Editor The main content area uses the **powerful HTML editor**, allowing you to create rich and responsive educational content. Using the editor, **you can add**: * Formatted text * Images * Videos * Audio * Tables * Links * Embedded web pages and content from over 1800 external platforms. * Insert your own HTML code. * Interactive media * Custom embedded code You can also use templates to create visually structured learning pages without needing web development knowledge. Because the content is responsive, LAMS ensures that it displays correctly across desktops, tablets, and mobile devices. In the example shown, a 3D facial muscle simulation is embedded directly into the Noticeboard to support anatomy learning. {% hint style="info" %} ### **Tips for maximising educational value** **Use Multimedia Purposefully** * Avoid long blocks of text. Combine **short explanations, images, videos, and interactive elements** to maintain engagement and support different learning styles. **Structure Content Clearly** * Break information into sections using **headings, highlights, and spacing**. This helps students process information more effectively and improves readability. **Use Noticeboard for Scaffolding** * Guide students through complex topics by embedding **examples, hints, worked solutions, and supporting resources** directly alongside the main content. **Keep Students Inside the Learning Experience** * Embedding external content directly inside Noticeboard reduces distractions and helps students stay focused on the learning activity. **Encourage Reflection and Feedback** Enable comments and ratings when appropriate to **encourage students** to: * **Share** perspectives * **Ask questions** * **Reflect** on the material * **Provide peer feedback** **Think Beyond “Content Delivery”** * The most effective Noticeboards are not simply digital documents. Instead, use them to create **guided learning experiences** that combine explanation, interaction, reflection, and exploration into a coherent educational journey. {% endhint %} ## Advanced Settings The **Advanced** section contains settings that control student interaction and activity behaviour. ### Enable Anonymous Comments When enabled, students can post comments anonymously beneath the Noticeboard content. This is useful when you want students to: * Share opinions openly * Reflect honestly * Ask questions without anxiety * Provide sensitive or critical feedback Student identities are hidden from peers when comments are posted anonymously. This can encourage participation from quieter or less confident students. ### Students Can Comment on the Content This option allows students to add comments directly to the Noticeboard activity. Comments can be used for: * Reflection, discussion, peer feedback * Questions and answers * Sharing insights * Responding to prompts Because comments appear beneath the content, the Noticeboard can become an interactive discussion space rather than just a static information page. ### Reactions The **Reactions** options allow students to respond to peer comments using simple feedback mechanisms. These settings help increase participation and lightweight peer interaction. ### Add Option to Like 👍 Students can “Like” peer comments. This is useful for: * Highlighting helpful contributions * Encouraging peer engagement * Identifying popular or insightful responses * Supporting social learning and community interaction ### Add Option to Like 👍 and Dislike 👎 Students can both “Like” and “Dislike” comments. This setting may be useful for: * Debates * Opinion-based activities * Peer review * Critical evaluation exercises Because this introduces negative feedback mechanisms, you should consider whether it is appropriate for your learning environment and student cohort. ### Hide Content After Completion When enabled, students will no longer be able to view the Noticeboard after they complete the activity. This can be useful when: * The **content should only be viewed once** * You want to **control access** to preparation materials * You want to **reduce revisiting** during assessments * The Noticeboard contains temporary or staged information If disabled, students can revisit the content later for revision or reflection. ### Learning Outcomes {% hint style="success" %} **Mapping learning outcomes to activities is very useful for curriculum mapping.** {% endhint %}

Add learning outcomes to the activity

As with all activities in LAMS, you can map your learning outcomes to this activity. If you want to add a learning outcome, just search for the particular outcome or type a new one it will be added to your list of learning outcomes for the future. You can search Learning Outcomes by code or name. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.lamsfoundation.org/lams/tools/noticeboard/create.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.