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ILT List Element

This guide provides detailed instructions for using the ILT List Element in Construct, including its settings, properties, and metadata.

Overview​

The ILT List Element allows users to create ordered or unordered lists for use in both ILT and Word outputs. This document explains the settings and options available for customizing lists.

Requirements​

  • Access to the Construct platform.
  • Administrator or content editing permissions.

Element Settings​

General​

Locked​

The Locked checkbox, labeled Lock this and children, secures the content item and its associated nested elements.

note

Children refers to elements nested within others, such as:

  • Elements under Key Learning Points (KLPs),
  • KLPs under Teaching Points (TPs),
  • TPs under Learning Objects.

Locking Function Figure 1: Locking Function

Label​

The Label field creates a unique identifier for the content item, used for debugging and auditing purposes.

  • Clicking the return icon resets the label to the default text: "New Component Title".

Label Input Figure 2: Label Input

Title​

The Title field specifies the display title of the content item, shown in the Presentation view and Word outputs.

  • By default, the title is linked to the Label. You can unlink it by clicking the chain icon.
  • The Title can be left empty, and it takes the KLP Title in Presentation and Instructor/Student views.

Title Input Figure 3: Title Input

Properties​

Preceding Text​

This section is used for creating introductory text for the list.

Preceding Text Area Figure 4: Preceding Text Area

For CKEditor controls, refer to the CKEditor Controls.

List Type​

The List Type dropdown allows users to select the list format:

  • Blank: Unordered, without numbering or bullets.
  • Letters: Ordered by letters.
  • Bullets: Unordered, with bullets.
  • Numbers: Ordered by numbers.

List Options Figure 5: List Options

Starting Number​

The Starting Number field defines the starting number for numbered lists, defaulting to 1.

Starting Number Figure 6: Starting Number

List Items​

To add list items:

  1. Click the Add button.
  2. Enter the content in the Item Text CKEditor input box.

Item Text Figure 7: Item Text

Restart List​

The Restart List checkbox breaks the list into a new slide in the presentation window.

note

For this functionality, ensure the Bullet Build checkbox is also selected.

Restart List Figure 8: Restart List

Proceeding Text​

This section is used for adding text following the list.

Proceeding Text Area Figure 9: Proceeding Text Area

Is Aggregation?​

The Is Aggregation? checkbox aggregates titles of TP elements with the Aggregation option checked and displays them as a list.

Is Aggregation Figure 10: Is Aggregation

Aggregation Display Figure 11: Aggregation Display

Is Bullet Build?​

Selecting the Is Bullet Build? checkbox displays one bullet point at a time during presentation interactions.

Is Bullet Build Figure 12: Is Bullet Build

Background Image​

This option allows users to add a background image for the objectives slide in the presentation student window.

caution

The image must have reduced opacity before uploading, as the Construct system does not automatically reduce opacity.

  • Click Select an Asset to choose or upload an image from the Asset Library.
  • The Select an External Asset button is currently non-functional.

Background Image Figure 13: Background Image

Output Types​

ILT (Instructor-Led Training)​

When ILT is selected, users can specify ILT Settings:

  • Instructor: Displays the element in the instructor presentation window (text and list components only).
  • Student: Displays the element in the student presentation window.

ILT Output Types Figure 7: ILT Output Types

Word​

When Word is selected, users can specify Word Settings:

  • Student Notes: Includes the element in the Student Manual output.
  • Instructor Guide: Adds the element to the Instructor Guide and the instructor presentation window (text and list components only).

Word Output Types Figure 8: Word Output Types

Metadata​

Job Roles​

Use the Job Roles dropdown to assign roles.

  • Accessible via: Hamburger menu > Administration > Metadata.

Job Roles Metadata Figure 9: Job Roles Metadata

Other Metadata​

The Other Metadata button allows for custom metadata, primarily used during migration.

Other Metadata Figure 12: Other Metadata

Save Changes​

caution

Important: Always click Update to save changes. Unsaved changes will be lost upon exit.

To discard changes, click Cancel or the purple X button.

Update and Cancel Buttons Figure 13: Update and Cancel Buttons