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Installing and configuring Deft for Video Time's chat tab

How to install and configure Deft to make the chat tab available

Updated over 2 months ago

The Deft response block enables real-time interaction within Moodle, supporting features like live text updates, polls, comments, and audio conferencing.
It is required to activate the chat tab in the Video Time activity.
This article explains everything you need to set up Deft so the chat tab works as expected in Video Time.
For additional details about Deft, refer to the official Moodle documentation.


Installation

  1. Download the plugin from Moodle.org or GitHub.

  2. Log in to your Moodle site as an administrator.

  3. Go to Site administration > Plugins > Install plugins.

  4. Upload the ZIP file and follow the installation prompts.

Note: You can install Deft also directly from the Moodle plugins directory or manually on the server


Initial setup

After installing the Deft response block:

  1. Navigate to Site administration > Plugins > Blocks > Deft response.

  2. Check the Enable updating box and save the changes.

  3. An Activation button should appear. Click it to initiate the activation process.

  4. This will automatically register an external tool with deftly.us, enabling real-time updates.

Note: If the activation fails, ensure your Moodle site is publicly accessible and not restricted by firewalls.


Additional features

The Deft response block offers various interactive task types:

  • Texts

    Display static or dynamic text content.

  • Choices

    Create polls for student responses.

  • Comments

    Facilitate discussions with real-time updates.

  • Venues

    Enable audio conferencing using WebRTC technology.

These tasks can be managed through the block's dashboard, allowing teachers to control visibility and interaction settings.


Licensing and usage

The Deft response block is open-source and free for smaller sites. However, larger sites may require a service agreement for extended usage. All user data remains within your Moodle site, with minimal information (such as IP addresses) used solely for establishing connections with the external service.

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