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What is H5P?

H5P is a collection of HTML5 tools that facilitates the creation of easy-to-use, engaging and responsive interactive digital experiences. A H5P file consists of HTML5 files packaged together to create a specific interactive. H5Ps are designed to make online learning more interactive and are ideal to include in the self-access component for the Southern Cross Model unit design. H5P files can also be downloaded and shared with others, and therefore also reused/adapted for future units.

Creating a H5P requires no specialised skills in graphic design or programming. It is designed so that anyone can use the tool with some training.

The video below goes through how we use H5P content at Southern Cross University:

Please view the presentation below to learn more about H5P:

This presentation is created using the "Course Presentation" and is adapted from the example shared on h5p.org

To get started with H5P, review the following articles:

Supplementary Resources

The articles below reflect on some of the pedagogical aspects of incorporating H5Ps in designing a unit:

Wilkie, S. et al. (2018). Considerations for Designing H5P Online Interactive Activities. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335232413_Considerations_for_Designing_H5P_Online_Interactive_Activities

Wilkie, S. et al. (2017). Integration of H5P Online Learning Activities to Increase Student Success. [Paper presentation]. The Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDS), Sydney, Australia. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335233744_Integration_of_H5P_Online_Learning_Activities_to_Increase_Student_Success