stcLIVEModule 2ATraining – External Learning Resources

Module 2A: - External Learning Resources Learn to access the National Learning Network (NLN) database (resources developed nationally for education)

- Learn to access NLN materials; - Preview NLN material; - Upload NLN material.

Turn your editing button on.

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These are the drop down menus used for

adding material. In this tutorial we'll look at an easy to install and useful

activity:

Adding an IMS Content Package

Add a resource...Insert a labelAdd a lightbox galleryCompose a text pageCompose a web pageLink to a file or web siteDisplay a directoryAdd an IMS Content PackageDisplay a 3D molecule viewer

Add an activity... Assignments Advanced uploading of files Online text Upload a single file Offline activityChatChoiceDatabaseFeedbackForumGlossaryHot Potatoes QuizLessonQuizSCORM/AICCSurveyWikiWorkshop

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Add an IMS Content Package

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This is the window that

opens...

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Clicking on "Add an IMS Content Package" enables you to insert a

ready-made lesson from the national learning network site.

Add a resource...Insert a labelAdd a lightbox galleryCompose a text pageCompose a web pageLink to a file or websiteDisplay a directoryAdd an IMS Content PackageDisplay a 3D molecule viewerAdd an IMS Content Package

Give the resource a name which will be clear to students

Click on "browse repository" (see

next page)

Don't forget to change this to "new window"

This is the window that opens... click on "nln-materials -new", and the window

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Click on your area...

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...and you will see the list of resources available. Click "Preview" to see the resource (or “choose” if you already know you want it)

Click “start” to view the lesson (make sure your PC has the volume up)

If you've seen enough and you want the lesson, click

"choose"

If you decide you don't want this lesson, click "back" to browse

again

Click on another

section of the lesson to jump

ahead

If you click “choose”, you get back to this page, and the resource

link is entered here

Click "save and return to course"

Ask for your IT champion to arrange to have your students e-enrolled on the STC Live course, and you're ready to start using the page for induction & support material, as activities in lessons or for

homework, for student socialisation, as a revision archive and more...

We hope you have enjoyed this induction session.

Please could you now complete our online evaluations for Training 2A?

Many thanks!

If you have any queries or need further guidance, please contact us on livesupport@south-thames.ac.uk

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