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Long pages of text, disorganized collections of materials, and important notes that get lost between paragraphs? Or just a blank space?

With the column layout in the ILIAS page editor, you can structure your course content in a clear, organized, and visually appealing way. Text, images, videos, or assignments can be arranged side by side in a targeted manner—for better navigation and more focused learning. Instructors gain more creative freedom, while students benefit from a clear structure and content that’s easy to grasp.

Etherpad is a collaborative writing tool that is particularly suitable for asynchronous group work: brainstorming, collecting ideas, drafting texts, etc. Etherpad offers a kind of digital notepad (1) with basic formatting options (2) on which several people, e.g., all group or course members, can write at the same time. It can be integrated into ILIAS courses and groups via “Add object”.

Behind the unassuming name ‘data collection’ lies one of the most comprehensive ILIAS tools. The collection offers an impressive range of possibilities, especially when it comes to clearly presenting a large amount of data records. List and individual views – similar to those found in online shops – allow users to quickly find their way around even without prior knowledge. They can filter existing entries according to their needs, make new entries and evaluate them with the help of form fields, or leave star ratings for others.

LiveVoting is an audience response system integrated into ILIAS. It provides lecturers and studends with ways to engage in conversation with each other in lectures, seminars, or workshops. LiveVoting can be used to ask questions, gather feedback, gauge moods, collect spontaneous ideas, and carry out challenges—all in real time.

ILIAS 9 has added a particularly practical feature: Flashcards directly in the Glossary! Terms and definitions can now be queried interactively and systematically - ideal for repeating and consolidating knowledge.