#adapt-notepad
A very simple component that merely presents a textarea for the learner to keep notes throughout the session (or until she clicks the Clear button). There is no Submit button; it does not send or store the data anywhere. This component is most useful if the course is taught in a group of learners, and the learners need a place to hold questions and comments until the appropriate time. It is less useful (not useful??) when the learner works through the course alone, since the contents are erased when the session is terminated.
##Installation
To install Notepad in the Adapt framework, use the repository's "Download ZIP" button; extract the folder; move the folder into src/components. Then run grunt build
To install Notepad in the Adapt authoring tool using the Plug-in Manager.
The attributes listed below are used in components.json to configure Notepad, and are properly formatted as JSON in example.json.
In addition to the attributes specifically listed below, Notepad implements the core model attributes inherited by every Adapt component. They have no default values. Like the attributes below, their values are assigned in components.json.
_component (string): This value must be: notepad.
_classes (string): CSS class name to be applied to Notepad’s containing div. The class must be predefined in one of the Less files. Separate multiple classes with a space. If completing the component is optional, use the built-in class "no-state" to prevent assistive technology such as screen readers from anouncing whether it is complete or incomplete.
_layout (string): This defines the horizontal position of the component in the block. Acceptable values are full, left or right.
instruction (string): This optional text appears above the component. It is frequently used to guide the learner’s interaction with the component.
placeholder (string): Text that appears within the textarea before the learner enters any input.
btnText (string): Text that appears on the button.
_maxlength (number): The HTML maxlength attribute of the textarea. Restricts the number of characters that may be entered.
Notepad has been assigned a label using the aria-label attribute: ariaRegion. This label is not a visible element. It is utilized by assistive technology such as screen readers. Should the region's text need to be customised, it can be found within the _globals object in properties.schema.
No known limitations.
Version number: 1.0.0
Framework versions: ^2.0
Author / maintainer: Chuck Lorenz
Accessibility support: WAI AA
RTL support: yes
Cross-platform coverage: Chrome, Chrome for Android, Firefox (ESR + latest version), Edge 12, IE 11, IE10, IE9, IE8, IE Mobile 11, Safari for iPhone (iOS 8+9), Safari for iPad (iOS 8+9), Safari 8, Opera