Master Activity Sync is designed to streamline activity template management in GoReact. The primary function of Master Activity Sync is to ensure that any copies of a library template remain synchronized with the original (referred to as the master) within the organization’s library. This allows organizations to maintain consistent, standardized activities across departments, programs, or courses, significantly simplifying scaling within GoReact.

Master Activity Sync is supported both within the standard GoReact application and through LTI 1.1 and LTI 1.3 integrations.

Master Sync activities cannot be enabled for Activity Tasks at this time. This will be supported in the future, but at this time, only the regular activity interface is available for master activities.

Master Activity Sync

Once Master Activity Sync is enabled, any copy of this template made within the organization will remain synced with the original master template in the library. 
When updates (e.g., changes to instructions, rubrics, or video settings) are made to the master, they will automatically propagate to all synced copies. 
This feature is only available to organization admins. Instructors cannot access the sync feature unless given administrative permissions. 
Organization admins can disable syncing at any time to break the connection between the master template and its copies. This can be done in the Activity Configuration settings. Disabling sync will prevent future updates from propagating, but existing changes will remain intact.

1. Choose CREATE A TEMPLATE from the Create Activity modal.

   Tip: You can also create Master Activities directly through your Library via your organization's collection. From there, you can also edit existing Activities to become Master Activities by just toggling on Master Activity.

2. Name the activitythere and choose the activity settings.
3. Toggle on Master Activity, as shown in the figure below. It is off by default. 

When turned on, Activity Templates remain in sync with the master when copied. The only way for a copied Activity Template to be edited is via the Library by the Admin who created it.

For more information on Creating Activities, review our Creating an Activity guide.

Only activities created or copied after Master Activity Sync is turned on will be synced. Existing activities will need to be re-copied for syncing to take effect. 
Master Activity Sync applies only to configuration updates. Elements such as individual student submissions and instructor feedback are not included in the synchronization process and will not be affected.

Master Activity Sync FAQs

Can instructors modify synced activities?

Instructors can manage the activity as usual, but cannot change any synced components unless an admin disables the sync.

Will synced updates affect existing student submissions?

No, syncing changes will not affect submissions or grades already completed. The changes will apply only to the activity configuration.

Can we selectively sync specific components of an activity?

Currently, Master Activity Sync applies to all activity components (instructions, rubrics, video settings, etc.). Selective component syncing is not available.