How to use a form template in the course content?

Denice.S.828

I've read the documentation that tells me a form template I create can be added to the content of my course by selecting "Add existing" then selecting "Form" - however, I don't see form listed anywhere as an option. Has anyone else used forms in their course and know what I'm missing?

It also says forms can be uploaded to an assignment. Has anyone required learners to fill one out and submit it to an assignment? If so, please share the steps of how to set this up.

Much appreciated. Thank you,

Denice

Alfredo.F.151

Hi, @Denice.S.828!

This a really good question!

Form templates are pages created by an organization, department, or course designer that collect information from users. When you create a form template, you specify what fields it includes, what type of information each field collects, and whether a field is required. Users can fill out a form template multiple times and they can allow others to comment on or evaluate their entries.

When users fill out a form template, a form response is added as an artifact in their Brightspace ePortfolio. They can then share, edit, or add the form response to collections, presentations, or learning objectives. Form responses can also be submitted to an Assignment submission folder.

Instructors can create form templates for an org unit. Administrators can create form templates for an organization.
Form templates are not course-specific. When you share a form template with individuals in your course, they can use it in other courses and repurpose it as desired.

There are two areas to complete when creating a form template: form template details and form template content. The details area contains the name and description of the form template and which courses have access to it. The content area contains the actual fields users fill out. The content area of a form template can contain two types of fields: system fields and custom fields.

System fields automatically populate with data from a user’s profile. Some typical system fields include First Name, Last Name, and Email.

Custom fields allow users to fill in content. You define what type of information users enter in a custom field and whether it is required.

Create a form template for an org unit

1. On the navbar, click Course Admin > Forms.
2. Click New Form Template.
3. Enter your form details. Click Save.
4. Do any of the following:
   • To add a system field to the template, click Add System Field. Select your fields. Click Add.
   • To add a custom field to the template, click Add Custom Field. Enter your field details. Click Save.
   • To add a section header to the template, click Add Section Header. Enter your header name. Click Save.