Lecture Types and Editing Content

Ukkera supports multiple content formats to help you deliver a rich learning experience. Each lecture is managed through a streamlined, multi-step edit form.

Supported Lecture Types

1. Video Lectures

The most common type for rich visual learning.

• Video Quizzes: Interactive questions that pause the video at a specific time. Students must answer correctly (or as configured) to continue, ensuring active engagement.
• Flash Review Questions: Fast-paced summary questions that appear once the video ends. They help reinforce key concepts immediately after viewing.

2. PDF Lectures

Perfect for sharing textbooks, slide decks, or printed handouts. Students can view the PDF directly in the browser's secure viewer.

3. Article Lectures

Ideal for text-based content, study notes, or reading assignments. Use the built-in rich text editor to format your content with headers, images, and links.

4. Embedded Content

Allows you to embed external tools or websites (e.g., Google Forms, interactive simulations, or specialized web tools) directly into the student's learning portal.

5. Tasks (Exams & Quizzes)

A dedicated assessment type. Tasks skip the "File" upload step and use the Exam Builder and Exam Settings instead. See the Exam Management Guide.

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Security Features

Dynamic Student ID Watermark

To prevent unauthorized recording or sharing of your content, Ukkera implements a dynamic watermark. While a student is viewing any lecture (Video, PDF, or Article), their Unique Student ID will periodically appear or float on the screen.

• This acts as a deterrent against piracy.
• If a recording is leaked, the watermark helps identify the specific account responsible.

The Editing Workflow

When you click the Edit icon on any lecture, you will be guided through a series of steps via a form stepper:

Step 1: Basic Info (LECTURE_INFO)

Define the core identifiers for your lecture:

• Title: The name students will see in the curriculum.
• Chapter/Section: Where this lecture belongs in the course structure.
• Additional Info: A short description or instructions for the students.

Step 2: Settings (LECTURE_SETTING)

Control the visibility and behavior of the lecture:

• Active Status: Turn the lecture on or off.
• Notify Students: Choose whether to send a notification when the lecture is updated.
• Group Settings: Override group-specific availability if needed.

Step 3: Content (LECTURE_FILE / CONTENT)

This step varies depending on the lecture type:

• Video: Upload your MP4 or MOV file.
• PDF: Upload your document for the secure viewer.
• Article: Write your text directly in the editor.
• Embedded: Paste the URL of the external site.
• Task: This step is skipped (use the dedicated Exam builder instead).

Step 4: Interactivity (LECTURE_QUESTIONS)

Available only for Video lectures. This step allows you to add layers of engagement:

Video Quizzes (In-Video Questions)

• Timing: You set a specific second/minute in the video where the question should appear.
• Behavior: The video automatically pauses, and the student must interact with the question before they can resume.
• Purpose: Checks for understanding in real-time and prevents "passive watching."

Flash Review Questions

• Visibility: These questions are always visible to the student (usually located below the player).
• Answer Constraint: To ensure students actually watch the material, the correct answers and feedback will not be revealed until the student has reached at least 50% of the video's total watch time.
• Purpose: Solidifies long-term memory and provides the student with immediate feedback on the lesson's main takeaways once they have engaged with the content.

Tips

• Save Often: Each step in the stepper has its own Save button. Ensure you click "Save" before moving to the next step to preserve your changes.
• Missing Content Warning: If you try to finish editing a lecture without uploading a file or writing an article, the system will prompt you to complete the content step first.