To move between workspaces, select them from the dropdown menu and use the <code> Go! </code> button. To view a file in the File Storage area, download and open it locally on your own computer.\r
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<h3>Create Folders and Adding Files</h3>\r
-<p>To organizing files, folders can be created using the <em>Create Folder</em> feature at the top right of the file area. To upload a new file, with an optional description of its contents, use the <em>New File</em> feature at the top left. The file will be uploaded to the currently opened directory.</p>\r
+<p>To organize files, folders can be created using the <em>Create Folder</em> feature at the top right of the file area. To upload a new file, with an optional description of its contents, use the <em>New File</em> feature at the top left. The file will be uploaded to the currently opened directory.</p>\r
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<h3>Managing Files</h3>\r
<p>It is also possible to <code>Download</code> files to your hard drive, <code>Hand In</code> a file for an assignment, <code>Edit</code> file details and rename folders, <code>Move</code> files around within a workspace, as well as <code>Delete</code> files and folders. Depending on the type of workspace, the buttons that appear will vary.</p>\r
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<h2>Creating Courses</h2>\r
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-<p>After logging in, use the <em>Create Course</em> link from My Start Page.</p>\r
+<p>After logging in, use the <em>Create Course</em> link from My Start Page. Properties set here can be modified through Manage > <a href="properties.php">Properties</a></p>\r
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<p>Some course properties include:</p>\r
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<dl>\r
<dt>Description</dt>\r
- <dd>Enter a meaningful but brief paragraph describing the course. This will be displayed under the course name in <em>Browse Courses</em> as well as on the My Start Page for those enrolled.</dd>\r
+ <dd>Enter a meaningful but brief paragraph describing the course, to be displayed under the course name in <em>Browse Courses</em>.</dd>\r
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<dt>Export Content</dt>\r
<dd>Choose the availability of the "Export Content" link on course content pages.</dd>\r
<dd>Determines who can have access to the course content - any user, only logged in users, or logged in and enrolled users.</dd>\r
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<dt>Release Date</dt>\r
- <dd>The date when the course can be accessed by students. Or, available immediately</dd>\r
+ <dd>The date when the course can be accessed by students. Or, available immediately.</dd>\r
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<dt>Banner</dt>\r
- <dd>HTML that form a custom banner or splash page for the coruse home page. Apears above course announcements if there are any.</dd>\r
+ <dd>HTML that forms a custom banner or splash screen for the course home page. Appears above the course announcements, if there are any.</dd>\r
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<dt>Initial Content</dt>\r
<dd>Initialise the course content to be either empty, basic place-holder content, or a restored backup from other courses you teach.</dd>\r
</dl>\r
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-<p>Enter the necessary information and use the <code>Save</code> button to proceed into the newly created course. Properties set here can be modified through Manage > <a href="properties.php">Properties</a></p>\r
+<p>Enter the necessary information and use the <code>Save</code> button to proceed into the newly created course. </p>\r
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<h2>Properties</h2>
- <p>The Properties Manager allows the adjustment of several visual, behavioural, and technical details of a course. Properties set during installation can be changed with the Properties Manager. Options include the course title and description, release date, the default language used, content exporting behaviour, course access level, copyright notice, Course Banner, and course icon. The Properties Manager is also where to <a href="delete_course.php">delete the course</a>. Additional properties are managed by the ATutor administrator including upload file size limitations and space limitations for a course. Contact an ATutor administrator if these properties need to be changed.</p>
+ <p>The Properties Manager allows instructors to adjust the visual, functional, and technical details of a course. Properties set during installation can be changed with the Properties Manager. The Properties Manager is also where you <a href="delete_course.php">delete a course</a>. Additional properties are managed by the ATutor system administrator, including upload file size limitations and space limitations for a course. Contact an ATutor administrator if these properties need to be changed.</p>
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+<dl>
+ <dt>Title</dt>
+ <dd>The course name.</dd>
+
+ <dt>Primary Language</dt>
+ <dd>If a user has not yet chosen a preferred language, ATutor will display in the language selected here.</dd>
+
+ <dt>Description</dt>
+ <dd>An short text description of the course, to display in the Browse Course listing for the course.</dd>
+
+ <dt>Export Content</dt>
+ <dd>If enabled, students can export course materials as content packages that can be viewed offline. If set to be <code>available only for top level pages</code>, exporting a top level page also exports all its sub-pages. </dd>
+
+ <dt>Syndicated Announcements</dt>
+ <dd>If enabled, the course's announcements become available as an RSS feed.</dd>
+
+ <dt>Access</dt>
+ <dd>Whether students need to login, and/or enroll, to gain access to a course .</dd>
+
+ <dt>Release Date</dt>
+ <dd>The date the course can be accessed by students.</dd>
+
+ <dt>Banner</dt>
+ <dd>HTML formatted content that appears at the top of the course home page. Create splash screen, or a customized course front page.</dd>
+
+ <dt>Copyright Notice</dt>
+ <dd>Appears in addition to the ATutor copyright notice, to signify the copyright of the content being displayed. Use <code>& copy;</code> (without the space) to create a copyright symbol</dd>
+
+ <dt>Icon</dt>
+ <dd>An 80 pixel by 80 pixel icon displayed with the course listing in MyCourses.</dd>
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+
+</dl>
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