Allowing Learners to resubmit a lesson activity gives them the chance to correct any mistakes and update their answers. This feature is optional and defaults as OFF.
This article outlines the following concepts:
Enable Lesson Activity Resubmissions
Go to Learning > click Lessons > click New or select a previously-created Lesson
Go to the Content and Activities tab. Click the green “+” button and select a new activity.
The following Activity Types can be enabled to accept resubmissions:
- Text Box
- E-Signature
- File Upload
- MP4 Video Upload
- MP3 Audio Upload
- Submit YouTube Video
- Submit Vimeo Video
- Submit Facebook Video
- Submit Screencast Video
- Submit External Link
When one of the above Activity Types is selected, the Allow Resubmissions field appears. Toggle “Yes” for this field to enable Resubmissions. Note that resubmitting archives the previous submission.
Click Save.
Resubmit a Lesson Activity (Learner View)
Go to the Learner Portal > navigate to the Lesson where the resubmit-enabled activity is located
The Learner includes the required link, upload, or item and clicks Submit.
An upload confirmation is shown.
To resubmit, the Learner clicks Try Again and the previous submission is archived. Please contact a Tovuti Solutions Architect to access archived submissions.
Use Cases
The following are possible general use cases for utilizing this feature:
Supporting iterative learning and mastery
An instructor wants to create a learning experience where users can reflect on feedback and improve their work, reinforcing the concept through repetition.
This feature is useful because:
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Learners can retry and refine their submissions
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Admins control which activity types allow resubmissions
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Archived submissions offer a record of learner growth (accessible via request)
Example use case
In a writing-intensive course, learners submit a short essay using the Text Box activity. After instructor feedback, the learner resubmits an improved version for final review.
Encouraging self-correction in compliance training
A compliance team wants learners to be accountable for submitting accurate documentation, but also have the chance to correct mistakes without requiring admin intervention.
This feature is useful because:
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Learners can resubmit forms or uploads independently
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The Try Again option streamlines user experience
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Only the latest submission is visible unless archived submissions are retrieved
Example use case
Learners upload signed acknowledgment forms as a File Upload activity. If they forget to sign or submit the wrong file, they can click Try Again and upload the corrected document without needing support.
Simplifying multimedia content review
A training team uses video-based assignments and needs an easy way for learners to retry submissions if audio/video quality is poor or content is incomplete.
This feature is useful because:
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Multimedia activity types like MP4, MP3, or YouTube links are supported
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Learners can re-record or replace submissions without instructor requests
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The system archives previous versions for audit purposes
Example use case
Sales trainees record and submit a practice pitch via MP4 upload. If their first attempt has background noise or misses key points, they can re-record and resubmit immediately.