Guroo

Guroo is an online platform for creating interactive modules that sync perfectly with Moodle. You can easily create a module using templates, stock elements and images and even integrate interactive elements, such as:

conversation screens
graded or reflective questions
branching navigation
feedback based on choice or responses
custom scoring or metrics

A defining feature setting Guroo apart from other interactive platforms or software (e.g. H5P) is its avatar feature, mimicking a real-life conversation.

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Monash Malaysia licensing

Monash Malaysia has a campus-wide license to the Guroo Producer platform. Request access to Guroo here.

Accessing Guroo

For first time users

Request an account.
- Support request > Learning tools
- If you're requesting on behalf of other staff, please fill in their name(s) and email address(es) in the description box.
Once your account has been set up, you'll receive an email from Guroo with a link to the platform. Click on the link to set up your account password.

If you already have an account

Go to ima.gurooproducer.com/login to begin.
Use the team name "monashmalaysia" and your Monash email to log in.

Navigating Guroo

So you've got your account and you want to start creating! First, let's take a look at the Guroo Producer user interface. In this chapter, you'll learn from Donna Hanson-Squires, the COO of Guroo, how to navigate the home page and what its main features are.

Now that you know your way around the home page, we'll explore programs and experiences in more detail.
In the video above, you'll learn:
- How to create a new program
- How to add an experience
- How to use the various editor views
Now we're getting to the fun stuff: creating a module!
In the video above, you'll learn:
- How to use layout view to edit modules/experiences
- What the different screen types you can create are
Here's a quick tip!
X - Don't overuse conversation screens even though they're super fun
√ - Try to use a mix of different screen types for visual interest
In every screen, you'll want to add content in the from of objects and assets.
Watch the video above for a quick demonstration of:
- How to add objects
- How to edit a text box
- How to add assets (icons, graphics, diagrams)
Now let's learn how to insert questions. Questions are another type of object and you'll see that there are many types of questions. Each question can also be either reflective, formative or assessed.
Here's how you can export your Guroo module to Moodle.
When you embed a Guroo module in Moodle, you can sync it with Gradebook to perform functions like:
- Automatically give students a grade for completing a module
- Automatically give students a grade based on correct answers in the module
- Allow students multiple attempts and grade them based on their best attempt
In the video above, you'll learn how to set this up in Moodle.
- Programs
  - A collection of related experiences/modules. We might refer to these as units, e.g. we might have a program called "SCI1234: Introduction to xxx"
- Experiences
  - A single interactive module. In a unit, you might have several modules which cover different topics.
- Screen
  - A single page or part of an experience. Experiences can have multiple screens in the same way a Powerpoint presentation can have multiple slides. All creating begins by adding a screen.
- Screen type
  - A screen can take many forms, each with a different visual layout and purpose. There are currently eight different screen types to choose from:
    - Scroll (default)
    - Title
    - Accordion
    - Tab
    - Slider
    - Hotspot
    - Video
- Objects
  - Pieces of content that appear on a screen as one object. E.g. text boxes, dialog boxes, questions.
- Assets
  - Assets are materials like images, videos, links, etc. that can be added to screens and to objects. An object may contain assets, e.g. a text box object can contain an icon asset.
- Reflective question
  - There are no right or wrong answers here! Provide a response or feedback depending on the student's answer.
- Formative question
  - There are right and wrong answers, however, they are not assessed and do not affect student scores. They will also not be graded if the module is linked to Gradebook.
- Assessed question
  - There are right and wrong answers (and even somewhat right and somewhat wrong). Student responses will affect scores and will be graded if linked to Gradebook.
- Share Link
  - A URL allowing anyone to access your module/experience. Share links cannot be graded or tracked.
- SCORM package
  - A downloadable file type used to embed your module/experience in Moodle. SCORM packages embedded in Moodle can be graded and tracked.
- Learning Objects
  - When you want to grade based on completion, choose 'learning objects'. This will give students a grade (e.g. 2 marks) for clicking to the end of the module.

Ideas and examples

Guroo is a versatile tool for creating interactive modules. You may be wondering at this point, "what can I use it for?" Here are some ideas for integrating Guroo modules into your unit:

Key concepts library	Use Guroo to create a 'library' of modules that explore key concepts relevant to your unit. Use the module to explain a key concept, provide examples and give students a chance to test their understanding via questions. Encourage students to come back to these modules at any time, especially if key concepts are employed over several weeks / topics. Here's an example of a key-concepts module.
Scenario-based learning	Use Guroo to create role-play scenarios in which students interact with characters and, in the process of doing so, reflect on complex issues or concepts. Here's an example of a scenario-based module.
Scaffold learning	Use Guroo to scaffold learning by providing guidance and tips on how to approach their weekly materials. Use the module to ask reflective questions and encourage critical thinking; check their understanding on the content of a video; explain key academic skills like how to read a journal article. Here's an example of a scaffolding module.
Self-paced learning	Use Guroo to create entirely self-paced modules. Give students the chance to choose which modules they'd like to attempt and in what order. Award grades based on completion of modules as well as built in quizzes. This model is being used in several General Studies units where flexibility and student engagement are top priority.

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