How to create hotspot questions?

Hotspot questions enhance learning by engaging students visually, promoting critical thinking, and objectively assessing understanding of visual information. 

To create a hotspot question in Blackboard Ultra, follow these steps:

1. Access Your Test or Assignment:

   • Navigate to the test or assignment where you want to add the question.
   • Click the + button.
   • Helpful Reading: If you have not yet created a Test or Assignment, learn how to create an assignment/activity.

2. Select "Hotspot":

   • From the list of question types, choose Add Hotspot question.
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3. Add Question Text:

   • In the Type Question # field, write the question text to provide context for the image.   

4. Upload an Image:

   • Drag and drop an image file (JPEG, JPG, GIF, PNG, or BMP) into the Upload Area.   
   • Alternatively, click Upload from device to select an image from your computer.   

5. Create Hotspots:

   • Click the shapes beside the Add a Hotspot label to add a custom shape hotspot.   
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   • You can choose from rectangular, circular, or polygonal hotspots by clicking the corresponding button.   
   • Drag the hotspot to the desired location on the image.
   • You can add multiple hotspots to an image.   

6. Define Correct Answers:

   • Click on each hotspot to select it as a correct or incorrect answer.
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7. Show Hotspots to Students (Optional):

   • If you want students to see the location of the hotspots before answering, enable the Show hotspots to students option.   

8. Save Your Question:

   • Click Save to add the hotspot question to your test or assignment.   

Additional Tips:

• Image Size: Ensure that your image is clear and of sufficient size to allow for accurate hotspot placement.
• Hotspot Size: Adjust the size of the hotspots to match the target area on the image.   
• Feedback: Provide specific feedback for correct and incorrect answers to help students learn.
• Testing: Test your hotspot question to ensure it works as expected.

Creating hotspot questions enables you to assess students' visual understanding and critical thinking skills.

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