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External task
Question types ::: qtype_externaltask
Maintained by Brendon Hatcher
This plugin allows for external tasks to be included in a quiz, followed by manual grading. External tasks are anything that is done outside Moodle - e.g. edit a spreadsheet, compose an email, paint a wall...
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This plugin allows for external tasks to be included in a quiz, followed by manual grading.
The plugin was developed for Collins Construction (www.collins-construction.com) where it is used to evaluate staff member's mastery of our internal project management and other information management tools.
An example application
The question/task: Open budget.xlsx and enter a formula in cell D45 which calculates the total value of all products purchased.
- The student opens the Excel file and completes the task.
- They return to Moodle and tick to indicate that they have completed the task.
- Ticking the box marks the question as attempted.
- They submit the quiz
- The teacher opens the spreadsheet to review the student's work, and then enters their grade manually.
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Brendon Hatcher (Lead maintainer)
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