- Select Database.
- In the General section:
- Give your database activity a Name and Description. You can use the Description field to alert students to important information about the database activity or direct them to technical assistance.
- In the Availability section you can set Available from and Available to and / or Read only from and Read only to date fields to restrict student access to the database activity. Click on the Enable checkbox next to each field to set each date.
- Select other database setting options as required.
- Once complete, click Save and return to unit.
Note: Beside each field, you can click on the help icon for a description of each option provided.
Database Presets
A selection of preset types cover many common use cases. You can preview the format of the Presets to see what the layout will look like. Selecting a Preset automatically creates the appropriate fields in your database.
Database Fields
A field is a unit of information for your database activity. The database can have just one field or multiple fields of varying types, depending on the kind of information you wish to collect. An example of a field is a field called Monash University Australia Campus where the options are Berwick, Caulfield, Clayton, Gippsland, Parkville and Peninsula.
- Ensure edit mode is switched on.
- Next for database you want to edit, select the Fields tab.