The Online eLearning Course Creation Tool
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1. Activity Page Name Package example html5 page Youtube F Video Upload P Single Correct Multiple Correct 000000 b 43 Create User Manual v2 2 Administrator functions Create has a number of functions which are limited to Administrator roles Exporting courses This is limited so that courses can be quality checked and approved before export and upload to any LMS Branding Branding only applies to Activities built with the master template Branding allows users to label the exported courses with a corporate logo User control This allows users to create and delete users and the companies in which they belong Exporting your Package Exporting your Activity is done from the Home page Activity Name a To export from the main page simply use the Export button to start the system packaging up your Activity This will open the Open Save command in whichever operating system you are using In IE9 this appears as 44 Create User Manual v2 2 In Firefox this will open the following Opening Hollywood California zip You have chosen to open 1 Hollywood California zip which is Compressed zipped Folder 304 KB from http create uat vc virtual college co uk What should Firefox do with this file Open with Windows Explorer default x Do this automatically for files like this from now on In Chrome the download appears on the bottom bar El David demo li2. a Create The Online eLearning Course Creation Tool Create User Manual v2 2 Contents GUI Ac PEN 4 Technical DEAN uestes ee Een E roe ANDE te ou es 4 Content media requirements aia 4 TEMIDO SUS e e a TERR 4 ACCESSIN ati A AN 5 User Detalla as 6 Tox reate Content suceso a ea 7 Getting Started ioo Een ne Rene ee e ed 7 CF COUN T TT 10 Editing COT ES ea NE M ee ea es 11 A Tn 12 EAE TE ee ee en Den 13 b RTS TTT 14 Adding YouTube Video ee ee een ee 16 Adame Vide TTT 18 AGEING Flash COINS SR ten ue aca 21 Quizzing templates Eee eek 22 Dre go o o A A A 22 Adding single correct answer multiple choice questions 31 Adding Multiple Correct Answer QUEStiONS sseressrscsererersrsrsererersrrrrerererrrrrrererer reser se rer orre ror orena na 37 O ee ee ee 42 Packaging Up VOU ACUM ee ern 43 Preparing OF EXDOEU ui ae I tA CD E obe d eo 43 Administrator TUNCHIONS ae E ek 44 EXD ONLINE VOUP Package nas 44 O 46 User CONTO ae 47 TO an WISE ERR ILE 47 Appendix 1 Using the Text Editor Functions sisi 48 Appendix 2 AllSide Layout cui tence cine A salen eames dai 54 cn A 54 Mage eT nne Ta L on SIS sais 54 2 Create User Manual v2 2 images R Ra ap 2 DE edle 56 Large Image Sides sesta e do totes tas as 57 TEXT Ie m 60 RVING Te SSS T 61 FER MILS Master Rel De 62 Help and SUPPO T 66 Our DIVISION See E iL DUE MM UL a EM ME 66 3 Create User Manual v2 2 Overview This guide describes the use of the Virtual Colle
3. Functions The text editor allows users to be able to use more formatting controls whilst creating their content As the editor has a wide range of functions an outline of the functionality is given below The functionality is broken down by toolbar with button functions reading left to right Editing functions Cut paste copy 48 e Source e E E Lg Source Source allows users to view or edit the source code of the document this functions is useful for users who are familiar with Print This button will open a dialogue box to allow the user to print the content of the page Cut This function allows the user to cut a selected text fragment to the clipboard Copy This function allows the user to copy the selected text fragment to the clipboard Paste This function is used in conjunction with cut and copy to embed content Paste content as plain text This function pastes content from the clipboard without any formatting Paste from Microsoft Word This function pastes content copied from MS word or similar from the clipboard with formatting Undo amp redo Undo or redo the most recent action performed Create User Manual v2 2 Text manipulation Q ale Illi RE Text formatting options B IU 5 x 49 Find This function allows a user to find a word or phrase in the document Find and replace this function enables a user to find and replace a word or phrase in th
4. Select Update to embed the image in the slide NB any large image entered will be automatically scaled down to the size of the image in the slide However smaller images will not be scaled up HeaderSection 1 HeaderSection2 BodySection1 12 Create User Manual v2 2 Editing Text To edit text on a page double click on the text areas you wish to change this brings up the editing function HeaderSection2 BodySection1 The screen will refresh to display the Edit Content page where text can be entered and formatted Edit Content ESOO CTE B I U x I SSK kj D xz zm se mm Eo Sample Body Section 1 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit Proin rhoncus erat sed iaculis ullamcorper Curabitur imperdiet nunc sed orci porttitor eu blandit mi volutpat Praesent eros dui interdum vitae erat eget eleifend malesuada elit Pellentesque posuere est quis pulvinar ornare In hendrerit pretium turpis ut rhoncus body Update Cancel The editing functions allow users to use a wide range of formatting options a guide to the text functions is available in Appendix 1 Once text has been entered and edited Update to save the content 13 Create User Manual v2 2 Example HTML5 Page Lorum Lorax Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit Mauris eleifend a elit ac
5. Video Motch Ihe words Lo heir cordun Plages qa at the tert below AO then Select when Area you think ey 2eicag in Te Drag and Drop Quiz Questionc 2 2 Ja june r Single Correct Answer Quiz 25th December Submit 64 Create User Manual v2 2 Question F Multiple Correct 65 Create User Manual v2 2 Help and Support If you need help or assistance just call or email your Divisional Account Manager as below or our Group Services contact where we will arrange for someone to help talk you through any queries or questions you may have Our Divisions Business and Enterprise Division From Councils to micro businesses Please call 01943 885085 Email businessandenterprise virtual college co uk Education Division Including Schools Colleges Training Providers and Apprenticeship delivery Please call 01943 885093 Email education virtual college co uk Health amp Social Care Division Including NHS Social Care Children and Adult Services Please call 01943 885083 Email healthandsocialcare Q virtual college co uk Group Services Please call 01943 605976 and then press 0 to speak to a customer service representative who will direct your call Email info virtual college co uk 66 Create User Manual v2 2 F A CPD 4 Y INVESTORS MEMBER Mi ft Partner E d MEMBER v ificati IN ek IN PEOPLE u an Silver Independent Software Vendor ISV me
6. are e hide on page load this hides the element when the page is loaded and then performs the animation according to the time controls set e start time this delays the start of an animation for the specified number of seconds e duration this plays the animation for the specified number of seconds Add Animation Timeline elements are set using the add animation control 14 Create User Manual v2 2 To set a Timeline control Select an animation Select the page element to be animated If required set a start time in seconds and duration for the animation again in seconds If the element is to be hidden when the page loads set the Hide on page load to green pr tS ups Update to save On the page refresh the timeline control will display and be available for editing or deletion Exaile HIMLS FaR Timeline uradon Animation To add further animations repeat the process with another of the page elements 15 Create User Manual v2 2 Adding YouTube Video A Helpful feature in Create is the ability to add YouTube videos To add a YouTube video you will need to select the YouTubeNoTitleNoText template or the HTML5 Title Subtitle YouTube template Edit Activity Page Please enter a name and description for your page Please also provide a narration media file and some narration text You will also need to select what template this page uses Name Narration Youtube Choose File Choose file Descri
7. image This will display the file name in the field Selecting Save will save the image and apply it to all courses exported from the tool Your image has been uploaded Current Logo New Company Logo The maximum dimensions for your logo are 154x70px these can be in jpeg or png format Choose File Choose file Should you wish to change the logo simply revisit the page and repeat the procedure 46 Create User Manual v2 2 User control The user controls allow administrators to add users onto the system Users Add New User Filters First Name Surname Enabled mel hall user mel hallame com Yt ra EJ To add a new user Use the Add New User button to access the controls and add the new user s details Add New User Email First Name Password Surname User Type Company Please select a User Type Create Cancel CE In user choose either User Type Please select a User Type Customer Admin if you are creating an adminstrator can add users and export content Please select a User Type Customer Admin Or User User if they are only to create content In company if a range is available pick the company they TUOTUM are to be added to MHC M Create the user by selecting Create The user will have been added in to Create and can then access the system using their email address and the password you set for them 47 Create User Manual v2 2 Appendix 1 Using the Text Editor
8. is the correct option Drag Is Correct Sand a F m Cancel 10 And once again Update the Drags and the Drop to save the changes 27 Create User Manual v2 2 This appears in the Quiz Manager as below Quiz Manager Add as many drops as you like below Add Drop Blue F 3 Yellow F 3 The drag and drop options are now set in the Quiz Manager Once the drags and drops are L a configured navigate back to the Edit Activity page to set up the title question by clicking on the header text and then save the question This completes the slide 28 Create User Manual v2 2 When previewed or exported the slide appears as below Match the words to their colour Question 1 1 Please select the items below and then select which area you think they belong in ed Sun Yellow To answer the quiz users click on a drag item and then on the drop zone this places the drag item into the drop zone Selecting Submit marks the question and gives feedback to the user Match the words to their colour Question 1 1 Please select the items below and then select which area you think they belong in r U U U U L U U L U i U L Submit You did get part of the question correct Review your answers above you may need to add more answers de 29 Create User Manual v2 2 A correct response is shown below Motch the words rto their colour Question 1 1 Please s
9. text You will also need to select what template this page uses Name Narration Choose File Choose file Description Narration Text scription p Template HTMLS Title Subtitle Video y Save Cancel HeaderSection 1 HeaderSection2 VideoUpload Video formats that Create can upload are as follows e mp4 e mov e wmv e avi These files need to be less than 30MB in size while this seems like a small file 30MB is around 3 3 minutes of play As content in Create is designed to be viewed on as many platforms as possible any video uploaded is converted into four other formats FLV MP4 OGV and WEBM These formats enable the video to be seen on a wide range of mobile devices and in all the major browsers 18 Create User Manual v2 2 To upload video use the Edit Video button to access the editing screen or if using the HTML5 template click on the Video Upload text Browse for your chosen video and click Update Edit Video On updating you will be taken to the Progress page This page allows you to view the progress of the conversion of your video to the four formats You will need to wait for all formats to be processed before you can move forward Progress four des hes been uploaded cort ectiy and a currently being emi othe inta multiple video formers Thin process carried out 10 ensure your video content ts playable on as many devices as possible fou can monitor the progress of the encoding below Overall
10. the control for adding Answers appears Use Add Answer to add the first answer option Edit Question Lapesgtion i B 4 Question tre joer 1 TTT A ait ci Atos Answers As Answer 32 Create User Manual v2 2 Add the answer text mark as correct or incorrect and add a score in this example this is the correct answer Select Update to save this answer option Add Answer Enter an option to this the number of points allocated integers only and whether this is the correct option Answer Is Correct 21st April Points Update Cancel 100 Add incorrect answers by following the same process leaving the Is Correct as off red Add Answer Enter an option to this the number of points allocated integers only and whether this is the correct option Answer Is Correct Lj Points Update Cancel 0 Tip use an even number of answers as this looks best on the page design 33 Create User Manual v2 2 When all answers are added Update the question to save the settings Edit Question Quest Question Type A fet are Amnmswers Ta june Nc n P 4 2500 Lier eem Im P t tt Marr HG F The question then appears as an editable item in the Quiz Manager Quiz Manager Question When is the Queen s birthday Single correct P 3 34 Create User Manual v2 2 Navigate back to the Edit Activity page to Save the settings of the Page Edit Activity Page Please e
11. Progress 25 AY o When your video has been converted you will be given the option to go back to your Activity page 19 Create User Manual v2 2 Progress Your video has been uploaded correctly and is currently being encoded into multiple video formats This process is carried out to ensure your video content is playable on as many devices as possible You can monitor the progress of the encoding below Overall Progress 100 FLV MP4 OGV WEBM Back to Activity Page On returning to the Activity page you will be able to preview your video HeaderSection du Video When you are ready Save your Activity page 20 Create User Manual v2 2 Adding Flash Content To add Flash content to your Activity you will need to use the FlashNoTitleNoText template As with all Activities save the k page parameters to access the Edit Flash button On clicking the Edit Flash text you will be given the option to upload both a swf file and an image file As Flash is not supported by a number of handheld devices Create has the option to upload an image in place of a Flash file so that your users view an alternative image to the inaccessible flash content Edit Content It is really important that if you choose to use flash in your activity that you include a back up image This is because flash isn t supported in all browsers and across all devices This image will show in the instance that flash ISN T supported ma
12. S if this is an HTMLS course Name Master Page Description HTMLS Course optional Cancel Add New Page F Activity Page Name Package example html5 page P A Youtube P hd Video Upload P Y drag PA d Controls for the pages within an Activity are e To re edit the page use the pencil icon to re open the page e To reorder pages use the arrows to move pages up and down the list e To add further pages select add new page at the top of the screen e To delete a page select the red bin icon and confirm deletion when asked 42 Create User Manual v2 2 Packaging up your Activity Once all of your required slides are created and in the correct order you will need to export the pages to upload to your learning management system Preparing for Export Before exporting you should e Ensure pages required are created and all elements in the pages are edited e Ensure pages are in the order you wish for them to be viewed in In descending order 1 2 3 etc e Select which pages are not to be exported o To include the slides in the package to be exported ensure the green ticks are displayed o To remove any from the package click to deselect Deselected pages are noted by the red x Deselecting pages enables different versions of packages to be exported out of the Authoring Tool without deleting any pages When all pages are fully populated in the correct order and de selected the package is ready to export
13. al v2 2 Large image subtitle 2e aT Large Image Title ipsum dolor sit amet consectet ow rhoncus erat sed iaculis ullan ed orc porte U Mang mi volutpat f Jul interdum vitae erat eget eleifend males Pellentesque posuere 58 Create User Manual v2 2 Large Image Title Subtitle 59 Create User Manual v2 2 Text Slides Text subtitle Text Title Text Title Subtitle 60 Create User Manual v2 2 Multimedia Slides YouTube 61 Create User Manual v2 2 HTML5 Master Templates These slides are all HTML5 complaint and should not be mixed with the master slides t Morbi et ante eu mi semper elementu 1498 Mort att I fame Ic ante msut pnmry Dibendum saritt Title subtitle body Title subtitle 2 images adjacent Title subtitle body images 62 Create User Manual v2 2 C bea MASON Lorem ipsum dolor wt amet connecteur adipmcmg elit Morti ex ante eu mi semper lementum Donec fermentum ncdunt aliquet Mares az sorter quie orci accumsan lanreet ex ut velit reerdum t malesuada faces pc ante ipsum primes in R Title subtitle image next to body Lorem ipturm doler af aret Consectetur adigeoong ele Marti et ame eu mi semper elemerum Domed fermentum mass atquet Mort t 10610 Gets Oro accumsan Dore Et et ur vele res cim er mena ames ac ance iptem gems v aacibut Title subtitle body next to image Title Subtitle YouTube 63 Create User Manual v2 2 Title Subtitle
14. ate d i A VIRTUAL 8 Create User Manual v2 2 Selecting Save brings up a view of the pages created As this is your first Activity and page your list will be empty and the Page List box will invite you to create one To create a new slide select Add new page button or the Create one link in the Page List box Create VIRTUAL una 9 Create User Manual v2 2 Creating a Page Pages are content pages that are contained within your Activity which can contain images text video and sound files Content pages are built using any of the templates available from the template drop down Creating a page is two staged process the first step is set the parameters for your page to set these follow the following steps e Name the Page Add the name and any description of the page in the name and description fields NB The name will be the name by which the page is listed in the content and on the previous Activity page e Optional Add a description Add any description of the page into the description fields e Optional Add Audio narration Using the browse button and browse to a saved file and select save The maximum size for a sound file is 30MB e Optional Add narration text Either type in the text or copy and paste text into the field e Select a layout Select a template from the drop down menu this will display the format of the content page to enable a user to select the most appropriat
15. by entering the new password for a second time To save the new password select Change 6 Create User Manual v2 2 To Create Content In the Virtual College Authoring tool Create an eLearning content package is called an Activity Activities are made up of a series of Activity pages When you log into Create you can view existing Activities and create new Activities from the home page To view any existing Activities use the Activities button in the left hand menu To create a new Activity use the icon in the welcome window To view previously created Activities use the View My Courses Icon Getting Started The first step in the process is to create a new Activity The Activity is the package of pages that will make up your learning package Selecting Create an Activity opens the Create Activity page Create VIRTUAL D Select Add New Activity or create one to start and the Create Activity page will appear 7 Create User Manual v2 2 VIRTUAL Enter the name of your Activity learning package add a description if required Select a template for the Activity There are two templates within Create Master is used for Activities that are intended for only PC use HTML5 Master is for use on all devices including tablets and smartphones Is HTML5 If using HTML5 as Master Page Templates please ensure the HTMLS slider is turned to green Select Save to set the parameters of the Activity Cre
16. cursor Div Container This is an advanced feature that should only be used if you have sufficient knowledge of Web standards This tool can be used to apply the same formatting rules to block level elements throughout a page Sometimes it is also useful to be able to apply formatting to a larger document fragment that extends beyond one block If this is the case a standard practice is to add a div container around a document fragment To add a div element to your text press the toolbar button The Create Div Container dialog window that will open enables you to set configuration options that define the properties Text alignment This function determines the placement of text relative to the page or the editing area Text alignment can only be applied to a block level element like a paragraph an image or a list item The Editor supports the following alignment options e Align Left e Centre e Align Right e Justify Set text direction as from left to right default value for most Western languages or from right to left languages like Arabic Persian Hebrew Create User Manual v2 2 H IN 0 O Link This function allows a user to create a hyperlink in the text These features can also be used for the following Hyperlink types e Website e Email e Anchored flag text Unlink Unlink removes any links assigned to the highlighted text Anchor this functionality allows a user to jump to identify selections of tex
17. dignissim Etiam sed augue eu ante tempor sollicitudin non in nibh Sed molestie lorem ultrices mi congue ultricies Maecenas ornare molestie varius Phasellus fermentum ipsum vitae ultrices cursus tortor quam consectetur ex et semper elit enim ut lacus Praesent leo risus placerat ut vulputate quis tincidunt eget nibh Cras ac velit a tortor varius sagittis Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes nascetur ridiculus mus Nullam gravida mi sapien non molestie eros lobortis id Nam sapien neque lacinia convallis congue vestibulum scelerisque semper magna Mauris neque nisl aliquet eu iaculis sit amet fermentum sed ipsum Nulla vel porttitor nunc Pellentesque dapibus libero dolor eu elementum justo blandit vitae Nam et ex nibh Timeline The new Timeline feature enables content creators to add HTML5 animations to your courses that enable the content elements on the page to appear at a timed interval Animations available are e fade in down this fades the element into focus from a grey background e fadeinup this fades the element into focus from a grey background e fade in this fades the element in to focus from a grey background e fade out this fades the element out gradually and then removes the image e fade out remove this fades the element out until it is grey and then removes it e scale in this expands the image from a point at its central point to its full size Controls for these
18. e document Select all This button selects all contents of the document Spell check This feature checks the spelling of the document text or turn on the Spell Check As You Type SCAYT feature 7 Bold adds Bold formatting to text NM EL Italic adds talic formatting to text Underline adds Underline formatting to text Strike through adds strikethrough formatting to text Subscript this function converts the highlighted text to subscript Superscript this function converts the highlighted superscript text to Remove formatting this function removes the formatting from highlighted text Create User Manual v2 2 Layout options 50 mpT Insert remove a numbered list Create a numbered list Insert remove a bulleted list Create a bulleted list Decrease Increase Indentation This function defines the spacing between the beginning of a block level element and the left margin or gutter Multiple levels of indentation can be used Note due to the nature of this formatting option indentation can only be applied to a block level element like a paragraph or a list item Block quote This can be used for highlighting quotations It is recommended to use this type of formatting when the quoted text consists of several lines or at least 100 words To add a block quotation to your text press the button on the toolbar Once added the block quote formatting appears in the document on the location of the
19. e layout for the content NB Content cannot be edited until at the least the name and template have been selected and saved When basic details have been added Save the page to enter the content editing stage When the screen refreshes the template elements on the page become available to edit 10 Create User Manual v2 2 Editing Content To add content to an Activity page simply left click into any of the elements on the page to access the editor functions Edit Activity Page Please enter a name and description for your page Please also provide a narration media file and some narration text You will also need to select what template this page uses Name Narration example html5 page Choose File Choose file Description Narration Text Description Name Template HTMLS Title Subtitle Image next to Body y Save Cancel Headersectioni HeaderSection2 ImageSection1 BodySection1 11 Create User Manual v2 2 Editing Images To enter an image simply left click on the image area in the template to show the Edit Content page Images can be jpeg gif or ong formats Edit Content New image Choose file Update Cancel 1 Browse for an image using the Choose file option which opens your operating system navigation enabling you to navigate through your file structure to select your chosen image 2 Selecting or opening the file depending on your operating system will add the file to the field 3
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21. elect the items below and then select which area you think they belong in E 1 N 4 b 1 gt rte b shlissasbisnitiisansillseilisnbiosisshibasblissssi ssit EET EEE EET 30 Create User Manual v2 2 Adding single correct answer multiple choice questions Create provides the ability for course creators to test user s understanding using single answer quizzes Question 2 2 When is the Queen s birthday 21st April 21st June 25th December 11th March Submit Edit Activity Page To set up a single aa vote HT arm WS YTL hon f r you pare Macs ho pride a nar ahon media les aud same Aart ALON leet You wil abo ned bo tert what template than page use answer quiz open use the HTML5 Nd Narration Title Quiz ree Correct Choocs Fis Choose fie Template Description Marrabon Text Click Manage Quiz to access the Template controls to build CNT the quiz Headersection Manage Oui 31 Create User Manual v2 2 In the resulting screen select Add Question to add the Quiz s Quiz Manager question Add Question This will open the control to add the question to be asked and the option for the response Add Question Question Type Question Viease tiect a Question In question type select Single correct and add the text of the question under Question Add Question Question Question Type el ria Select Add to save the Question settings Once the Question is saved
22. er Font Size 7 than the default for use in content Font Name zn Anal mi uw Comic Sans MS a Courier New Georgia Lucida Sans Unicode Tahoma x Font size using the drop down a user can select a different Ao size font from the default Font Size Ca TIP if wanting to use different size fonts consider using the Ji Paragraph Format options Text colour This control allows a user to add a colourto text Ar 3 gt Background colour This control allows a user to add a coloured background to text Create User Manual v2 2 53 KA MY TIP When using these functions please consider readability as some colours are harder to read than others Maximise This function maximizes the editor to the full browser window Show Block This function highlights all block level elements in the document Create User Manual v2 2 Appendix 2 All Slide Layouts Master Sides Image comparison slides 54 powered by Powered by VIRTUAL VIRTUAL Ho ei COLLEGE Image comparison no title Subtitle Powered by VIRTUAL VIRTUAL AMM RCA COLLEGE Powered by Image comparison subtitle Create User Manual v2 2 Header Image comparison title Image comparison title subtitle 55 Create User Manual v2 2 Images Left and Right The left and right images slides have the same options just with the images either on the left or the right hand side e e Reb
23. ge eLearning content creation tool Create Create allows users to create Scorm 1 2 complaint content for upload into virtual learning environments learning management systems and managed learning environments Create allow users to use a range of media to create eLearning content including text audio images and videos Create provides Content creators with e Ability to embed videos from YouTube and as a direct upload e Ability to add Flash content swf e Ability to hyperlink to email and websites e Ability to preview courses before exporting e New HTMLS standard templates e New HTMLS interactive templates with simple but effective quizzing options e New Page interactions including timings and dis appearance of page elements e New inclusion of written narration Technical Details To use Create you will need e Internet access on any browser above IE7 Chrome 23 Firefox 28 Content media requirements Media to be used in Create is required to be in the following formats e Images jpg png gif e Movies file size limited to 30MB o To embed from YouTube embed code o Direct upload mp4 mov wmv avi e Embedding Flash swf files e Audio mp3 Please note All file sizes are limited to 30MB Terminology used In Create we use the following terms Activity Activities are a collection of pages that are exported to create an eLearning package With Create you can create as many pages and select which to export to ma
24. ke your Activity Activity page Activity pages are single pages of content that you create in order to build your Activity Template Templates are pre set page designs that are provided for you to create Activity pages 4 Create User Manual v2 2 Accessing Create The Create tool is an online content creation tool available anywhere you have an internet connection To log on you will need to have a username and password assigned to you Your Account Manager or Administrator will be able to provide this for you To log on to the online content creation tool log on to your browser and visit https create virtual college co uk Create Welcome Please Login Remember Me Forgotten Password Log on to the tool using the details provided by your Virtual College Account Manager Ticking the Remember Me box will keep your details on the page to help you log in more easily Please Note You should only do this on a secure machine to prevent unauthorised access to your courses 5 Create User Manual v2 2 Create A successful log in will result in the above Welcome screen appearing User Details The system offers the ability to change your password To do this use the change password link on the left hand menu To change your password e Enter your current password in the old password field e Fill in the new password field with your new chosen password e You will need to confirm the new password
25. le and some narration text You will also need to select what template this page uses Name Narration Choose File Choose file Description Narration Text Description Name Template HTMLS Title Quiz gt HeaderSection 1 Quiz Use the Quiz manager to add the question Quiz Manager Add Question 37 Create User Manual v2 2 Add the question text and for a Multi response select the Multi correct option Edit Question Question Question Type What are the Queen s sons called Multi correct gt Update Cancel Add questions with text marked as correct or incorrect and any points to be awarded for successful selection as shown in the previous example Update to save the answer This is an example of the setup of a correct answer Edit Drag Enter an option to this the number of points allocated integers only and whether this is the correct option Is Correct Charles Points Update Cancel This is an example of the setup of an incorrect answer Edit Drag Enter an option to this the number of points allocated integers only and whether this is the correct option Drag Is Correct Update Cancel Points Add as many responses as required Tip Use an even number of answers as this looks best on the page design 38 Create User Manual v2 2 Edit Question a Question Question Type What are the Queen s sons called Multi correct y Update Cancel Answers Add A
26. mmyblue2 swf Change Now select the flash file you want to use where flash 15 suppported rog jpg Change Update Cancel Please ensure both are uploaded Update the Activity and Save the page as usual 21 Create User Manual v2 2 Quizzing templates Create now has quizzing templates The template included allow content creators to add the following e Drag and drop e Single correct answer multiple choice questions e Multiple correct answer multiple choice questions Drag and drop Drag and drop quizzes can be used to test user s understanding by asking them to match fields together To demonstrate the functionality of a drag and drop course this example will show how to create a drag and drop quiz In the example below we have 2 drop zones blue and yellow and a series of items which will be matched into one or the other of them Match the words to their colour Question 1 1 Please select the items below and then select which area you think they belong in Yellow 22 Create User Manual v2 2 To set up the page use the HTMLS Title Drag template Edit Activity Page Pease enter a name and description for your page Please also provide e narration media file and some narration text You will also need to select what template this pape uses Name Narration drag A Choose File Choose file Description Narration Text Template HTML5 Tite Drag ES Cancel HeagerSection Manage Drag and Drop Qui
27. nks 1 zip In Safari this opens the following Do pou wart to open cr sv thes f da Mare demo ig Pepe Compremed impedi Folder from create ust vr ewtusl college cout Dow ste Always use the Save Save as functions where available to save the exported file in a recognisable and accessible place on your computer network The export contains a Scorm 1 2 ready zip file that is ready for upload to your LMS no conversion is required The package can then be uploaded into the LMS using the standard process for your LMS 45 Create User Manual v2 2 Branding The Authoring tool offers the opportunity to add your organisation s logo to the navigation bar to brand your learning material The logo will appear in the learning material s navigation bar as shown NB Branding your organisation is limited to Administrator roles To access the branding function click on menu item on the left hand menu and select branding Company Branding Upload an image for your company logo below and E will feature within the navigation of your Courses The maximum dimensions for your logo are 154 Dn Current Logo Your company hast currently upoaded a logo for the authoring tool New Company Logo hoose File Choose In the branding tool simply click on Choose file this will open your operating systems navigation to enable the user to browse to the image required Use Open Save depending on your operating system to select the
28. nswer Answer ls correct Points Charles Yes 33 F Edward Yes 33 Andrew Yes 33 P William No 0 5 A populated question appears as above when all answers are added Update the question to save the settings The question then appears as an editable item in the Quiz Manager Quiz Manager Edited Question Type What are the Queen s sons called Multi correct 3 Navigate back to the edit Activity page and Save the page to save all of the settings 39 Create User Manual v2 2 On export or preview the quiz appears as below Question 3 3 What are the Queen s sons called Charles Edward Andrew William The quiz gives appropriate feedback to users this is an example of an incorrect response Question 3 3 40 Create User Manual v2 2 This is an example of a correct response Question 3 3 What are the Queen s sons called Andrew E William L Ongratulations that 15 41 Create User Manual v2 2 Edit Activity The edit Activity page allows a user to control the pages created within an Activity This allows the user to arrange the Activity as needed With the option to turn off pages as a feature a course can be built and then exported for differing audiences without deleting pages Edit Activity Please enter the name of your course and a brief description of no more than 250 characters Select the master page you would like to use for this course and then pick the option of HTML
29. nter a name and description for your page Please also provide a narration media file and some narration text You will also need to select what template this page uses Name Narration Description Narration Text Description Name Template HTMLS5 Title Quiz p Cancel HeaderSection 1 Manage Quiz A header may be added if no header is required for the page then no header will appear in the final page On export or preview the completed question will appear as below Question 2 2 When is the Que 25th December 11th March 35 Create User Manual v2 2 The Create tool gives appropriate feedback to the user according to the answers given The Correct feedback is as below Question 2 2 When is the Queen s birthday 71st April w 21st June 25th December 1ith March Incorrect feedback is as below Question 2 2 W h en S ne L J Ween 5 D ji 25th December 11th March amp 36 Create User Manual v2 2 Adding Multiple Correct Answer Questions Adding multiple correct answer quizzes is almost the same process as single answer quizzes except that the Multiple choice option is selected and more correct answers are set The example below shows the process for setting up the question To add a multi response quiz set up the template as per the single answer use HTML5 Title Quiz Add Activity Page Please enter a name and description for your page Please also provide a narration media fi
30. ption Narration Text Description Name Template HTMLS Title Subtitle Youtube y Save Cancel HeaderSection 7 HeaderSection2 YouTube To add a YouTube video you will need the Video s embed code This can be found on the YouTube page of your chosen video Share this video Embed Email FOS OsEEAD oe http youtu be ysizPF3BfpQ Start at 1 25 The embed code required is the string of letters and numbers after http youtu be in this example the embed code is ysizPF3BfpQ 16 Create User Manual v2 2 To add this use the Edit Video Embed Code button to access this page or select the YouTube text in the HTML5 template Edit Content YouTube embed cade XgIATND bTU Update Cancel Paste or type the embed code into the field please note this is case specific and then Update to Save The screen will refresh and you can preview the content on the Activity page Save the content when you are Satisfied with your upload HeaderSection HeaderSection2 Edit Video Embed Code Please note no other control is enabled with the YouTube code so adding start times or resizing will not have any effect on the video embedded 17 Create User Manual v2 2 Adding Video To add video to your Activity you will need to use the VideoUploadNoTitleNoText or HTML5 Title Subtitle Video template Add Activity Page Please enter a name and description for your page Please also provide a narration media file and some narration
31. s select if is the correct option Add Drag Enter an option to this the number of points allocated integers only and whether this Is the correct option Drag Is Correct ea Points Update Cancel Select Update to add the Drag element 25 Create User Manual v2 2 As only two drags are being added to this example the next step is to update the Drop element this will save the drag elements within it Select Update to do this Edit Drop Edited Drop Update Cancel Drags Drag Is correct Points Sky Yes 10 Sea Yes 10 The Quiz Manager page will then show the Blue Drop item as an editable item Quiz Manager Add as many drops as you like below Add Drop Blue 5 i 26 Create User Manual v2 2 To add the second range of drag option and their drop zone repeat the process by adding a new Drop zone This time the Drop Zone is Yellow Add Drop Select Add Drop to add in the new Zone Type in the Text and Use Add to save the Drop Add Drop Add Cancel SLS RS T Add the Drag elements to the drop by selecting Add Drag First Sun with the following settings Add Drag Enter an option to this the number of points allocated integers only and whether this is the correct option Drag Is Correct Sun Points Update Cancel 10 Then Sand with the following settings Edit Drag Enter an option to this the number of points allocated integers only and whether this
32. t To use this function e Highlight text to be referred to and flag it with a name e To link to the flagged text highlight text and use the link function with the link to anchor in text Table This function enables a user to create a table with a user defined number of columns and rows Users can set the height and width of the table as well as control cell padding boarder width and text alignment A caption and or summary of the content can also be added Divider this function inserts a divider line horizontal into the page Special character This function inserts a special character or symbol from a selectable range into the page Iframe This function allows a user to embed other web content into a page using an iframe Block styles selecting from block styles allows a user to Styles 2 Normal format a block of text Block Styles Italic Title Special Container Inline Styles 51 A To use this function highlight text and select the style required from the drop down menu L 1 Create User Manual v2 2 Paragraph Format This function allows a user to select from a Normal Font set of pre formatted text styles Paragraph Format s TIP Using these preformatted styles in an Activity ensure the Normal C look of the content can be kept consistent throughout the Heading1 m Heading 2 Heading 3 Heading 4 4 Font Using the font dropdown a user can select a font oth
33. z Click Manage the Drag and Drop Quiz to access Quiz Manager the Quiz Manager Add as many drops as you like below When in the Quiz Manager the first step in the Add Drop set up process is to set up the first drop zone click Add Drop to access the control Add Drop Drop p cancel Siu Type in the text label for the Drop Zone and select Add to add it to the quiz 23 Create User Manual v2 2 Next add in the draggable elements by selecting Add Drag Edit Drop Drop 7 Update Cancel Drags Is correct Points Draggable elements can be marked as correct options by using the Is Correct slider when marked green the element is marked in Create as the correct option Add Drag Enter an option to this the number of points allocated integers only and whether this is the correct option Drag Is Correct sky x Points Update Cancel 10 Optional Drags can also be scored these scores report out in some Learning Management Systems If scores are required please add whole number in as points When all details have been added select Update to save the drag 24 Create User Manual v2 2 This will update and the Drag item will appear as an editable item Edit Drop Added Drop Update Cancel Blue Drags Add Drag Drag Is correct Points Sky Yes 10 5 D To add further draggable items repeat the process Below the Sea Drag is added To add this enter the Text point
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