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1. Participants answered oof 17 Send reminders ZS Send message pran masso a AAN To louise anne charlotte sebastian ludmila thomas martin alexandra MN richard Subject Deadline English grammar assignment Saved 10 56 13 ES y E A a OS a E DM Y Ns BS x sE E a sue A 9 Hi This is a message to inform you that the you havent submitted answers in the English grammar assignment Regards Frank Beck Submit after deadline When teachers add an assignment they can now decide whether to allow the participants make a submission after the deadline Deadline Ata specific time Date 08 06 2007 EES Hour Minute Allowed to submit after deadline Print assignment There is now a Print assignment link in the top right corner of the assignment overview Click the link to print the assignment 16 gt Add file uploader The file tool is improved with a new file uploader One of the new features Is that you are allowed to upload multiple files As a result you can upload bigger file packages and file structures In version 3 1 the file uploader opened in a pop up window but in 3 2 the file uploader Is integrated into the add file page Add file E Add file Allows you to add files from your computer Add naf ns e b O File Upload single file ro Upload multiple file Download a template Description Active Yes No Set time span Learning objectives er Add learning obj2. Springboard ta knowledge las Learning Whats new In 3 2 Tio o p EEA EEES EEE EEEE ceeds 3 New features INM Za lio 3 Newtext editor sessment a tlt nce O Mall Be aie ae 3 Useful features in the Catania Id 4 MESS A A A A Maastadante 9 AGUA Sana das o od 6 Message MES A aw 7 Drafts tolde eenei EEA N 7 Favourite Sarasara APS Y j DELETE MIS SSAG CS eonna aE da rio 8 DIS CU SONS seannacscc Pheer O N A A arosiee Na dehicied 8 A 9 qs a EE one E RUSTON er Re Pr Me RR one Dem oN aR T ETS 8 A O A dat cgnetat 11 Documenta oeenn na A E vem 12 ASSON A a e a a a A II A emai kine cal aetna 12 DEUS ses ento 13 Group hand ins course around i Suk data dae Suh ite bodied tas 14 Group Pandin Nalda lO go UDS ai ad careta swt ee 14 General aroup nand M Teatres iia A T3 Sena Fe mindelts O OSTs ANS ener ewe on 16 SUOMI UUM asados 16 A A hah tual 16 Ada Suplentes fir Uploading single les O A e T7 Uploading multiple tiles uri i T 18 A OS 17 Importing SCORM packages euen aaa aae A a aa pa eaaa a aa i MOODIE sate rc a E A A 12 Introduction In this release we prioritised Improving existing functionality that we know our users want When we planned this release we went through lists of Suggestions and feature requests from the consultative committee our Support team our partners our internal departments and general feedback from our users We then prioritised all the requests and suggestions and the result Is It s learning version 3 2
3. We have focused on improving existing functionality rather than releasing new features However one of the new features Is a brand new text editor A new text editor was top of our users wish list along with an improved message system and discussion tool This document describes the changes between It s learning 3 1 and it s learning 3 2 The changes and new features are described in detail below and Summarised as follows New text editor Improved message system Improved discussion tool New online documentation Its learning mobile is updated New Add file uploader The assignment tool is updated New features In 3 2 New text editor Finally here it is The new rich text editor is not based on Java or Activex and works in most browsers The editor can automatically resize pictures and compared to existing editors It Is easier to insert videos It cleans up text that is pasted from MS Word has an improved WYSIWYG interface what you see is what you get and has more options and buttons There is a set of emoticons smileys that can be used in discussions and more informal correspondence The editor s toolbars are customisable and users are allowed to change to full screen mode when writing in the editor Note that one exception is Safari browsers but on a Mac the rich text editor will work with Mozilla Firefox and Camino asi E E A E Source W S e sin 3 LOPERA Team Score Team 1 45
4. Team 3 36 Text formatting The Java Applet and ActiveX editors are still available for those who prefer them You can choose from amongst four editors Go to My settings gt Customise it s learning gt Select text editor Useful features in the editor The editor s toolbar has a number of different buttons In the following table the most important buttons are described For a full explanation of all the buttons see the online user manual Getting started gt Editors a a A E Source aj al Maximise the editor size Allows you to expand the editor to the entire work area Click the icon again to return to normal size z Insert image Allows you to insert images from My web files or your computer so Insert link Allows you to insert and edit links Er Insert tree link Allows you to insert links to elements from the navigation tree for example notes and assignments Text colour Allows you to change text colour Background colour Allows you to highlight text a Special characters Allows you to insert special characters such as O and wy Undo Allows you to undo the last thing you did in the editor Qu Redo Allows you to redo changes you undid with the Undo function above A Cut Allows you to cut and paste selected text into another location EE Copy Allows you to copy content from the editor to the clipboard Paste Allows you to paste content from your clipboard into the edito
5. ages tab you are directed to your standard or default message account As a standard the default account is Lessons 3 internal messages The users can decide themselves whether to set an external e mail account or its learning s internal message Discussions system as standard Conferences i Process oriented di Tests Surveys eExplaining sequenc Internal messages 8 Content from library The internal message system differs from an e mail account in several ways You cannot send or receive messages from other message Content packages systems or from e mail This means that you can only send and receive messages from other its learning users The internal message amp Calendar system can be used to send messages to a group of course or project participants or simply to send messages to teachers or friends Es Plagiarism control without having to leave it s learning 23 Digital exam ES JY 3 One getfie advantages is that the users receives new messages once they log in to it s learning If you are logged in to its learning you are sified when new internal messages arrive by an icon in the top menu or a received message notification sound you have to upload a E TOC sound yourself pe Search JELES 7 an e mail account as the standard account you can choose to forward the internal messages to your standard e mail account This is recommended so that you do not miss important internal messages Alhila a mail an
6. all me Alex like to play football and read Alexander Meyer Alex posted 05 08 2007 11 06 Anonymous Quote Edit Delete I m anonymous posted 05 08 2007 11 07 Anonymous p Post reply Replying to posts You have two options when replying to posts You can use AF Quote jn the post you are replying to which means that a quote of the post you reply to Is included in you post or you can use aa Post reply to post a reply without quoting a previous post RE Alex Who am 1 Quote Edit Delete Alexander Meyer wrote 66 Hi m Alexander but most people call me Alex like to play football and read Alex 29 That s interesting Alex Y posted 08 08 2007 08 20 11 Documentation The online user documentation is completely re written It Is available in English Norwegian Swedish Danish and Dutch If you use German or Spanish the English help is available Norwegian nynorsk users have Norwegian bokmal as default The manual is quite simple to use To open it click Help About in the top right corner of It s learning Help opens in a new window To the left you have a list of different topics You can click on the Individual topics or use the search function A hs S learning My settings a ES Messages amp Best practices E j 5 fa Projects amp Learning tools Quick links AA n 4 Internal messages E mail accounts Picture with descrip When clicking the Mess
7. animba unan a ail addrannna nunh an Seen nl a nanm tha ia lanrnina mannnan mimbre unnan Han ia lanrnina unar 1 A folder Click on the folder to expand the topics in the folder 2 A topic Click on the topic to open it in the main frame 3 The TOC tab Table of Contents This is the list with folders and topics 4 The search tab Click this tab to open the search function 9 The main frame The topics appear here Assignments A We have added support for batch assessment and improved group hand in functionality In addition we teachers can select whether to allow participants to submit after a deadline has passed Finally we 12 allow teachers to send reminders to participants that have not made a Submission when a deadline is approaching he multiple assessment functionality is a feature we know teachers want When making assessments teachers can select whether to assess individual participants or several participants at the same time Multiple assessment y The Assess multiple function is time saving for the teacher when assessing In the assessment process most teachers take notes along the way and are left with a general impression on what grade the individual participant should receive It is time saving for the teacher to assess all the participants that receive a C grade at the same time instead of having to go through all the individual assignments to set a grade This applies to large courses in particular When
8. d Click the Add button and browse for the files locally on your computer Click Save Click OK in the pop up confirmation box A folder with the uploaded files is now visible in the navigation tree SCORM yb In 3 2 the SCORM player is updated it s learning now fully supports both SCORM 1 2 and SCORM 2004 a lt A The import interface has changed slightly compared to version 3 1 Importing SCORM packages 1 Click F Add in the navigation tree 2 Click Import content package 3 Click the Upload file package link 4 Browse for the file on your computer 9 Click Upload file 6 Click Save The content package now appears in the navigation tree Import content package Allows you to add content packages that are in standard f pU formats such as SCORM Import step1 rr geet j O The content packages must be in ZIP format its learning supports the following standards IMS Content Package Version 1 1 4 SCORM 1 2 and 2004 e AICC HACP _ You can test SCORM packages before you upload them to it s learning by downloading the Reload Editor from http www_reload_ac_uk editor html Note that the Luvit and Blackboard filter lists have been removed in 3 2 Blackboard packages can now be Imported without any filter while Luvit packages are no longer supported Mobile its learning mobile is updated Users can now read and add blog and discussion entries in the mobile version
9. ectives Remove learning objectives Save Cancel Uploading single files Uploading single files works almost as before but now the file uploader Is integrated into the add file page Upload single file C Documents and Settings Frank Beck Desktop School assignmentdoc O Upload multiple file Download a template Uploading a single file OWN gt 6 Click F Add in the navigation tree Enter a Title Click Add file Make sure that Upload single file is selected Click the Browse button and browse for the file locally on your computer Click Save The file now appears in the navigation tree Note if you don t enter a Title the filename is automatically shown as the files title Uploading multiple files Upload single file Upload multiple file ey Add k Remove A folder will be created in which all uploaded files are stored This is a new feature in version 3 2 When you click Add you select the files to be uploaded from you computer On a PC hold down the Ctrl key while you select the files with your pointer lon a Mac hold down the apple key When you add multiple files a folder is automatically created for the files Uploading multiple files N ES Click F Add in the navigation tree Enter a title for the files A folder is created for the files and the title you enter becomes the folder name Click Add file Make sure that Upload multiple file is selecte
10. ell us something about yourself for example where you come from interests other interests and so on Best regards Frank Category y The Post anonymously function is new If you check this box your name is not shown when you add an entry If the discussion has categories enabled you must select a category from the Category drop down list We have also introduced avatars or personal pictures in posts Avatars make the posts more recognisable and personal The picture is shown to the left of your post and Is taken from your profile You can upload a new picture by clicking My settings gt Change details gt Change picture file Anonymous users and users that have not added a profile picture are provided with a standard profile picture by it s learning You can see this picture in the third post in the screen shot below which Is added by an anonymous user 10 Y Presentation thread e Return to discussion Overview me Post reply a Print Sort by A Presentation thread Who am Quote Edit Delete Hello I m Frank Beck and I m your teacher in this course You can find out more about me in my ePortfolio and blog Frank Beck To all course participants Please use this thread to present yourself Tell us something about yourself for example where you come from interests other interests and so on Best regards Frank posted 0508 2007 11 02 Alex Who am I Quote Edit Delete Hi m Alexander but most people c
11. h Biology Geography Drafts folder The Drafts folder is new in version 3 2 All messages that are written are auto saved If you are disconnected from the Internet or are logged out from It s learning you can always find a copy of your message In the Drafts folder When you start writing a message you can also choose to save It as a draft by clicking the Save draft button The Drafts folder is available from the navigation tree Favourites You can now add your favourite messages to a favourite folder Adding messages to favourites Is accomplished in the usual Its learning way by clicking and A grey star in front of the message means that the message is not added to afavourite folder while a yellow star indicates that the message is currently a favourite qP New message Delete d From Message 0 2 4 Christina de la Pen REREQuestion Yes bi O 37 2 Alexander Meyer No subject Hello Frank O 7 3 Peter Hansen No subject What do yo t Christina de la Pe a Question Hi Frank Ih Previous 1 Next You can find all your favourite messages in the Favourites folder in the navigation tree Deleted messages In the Deleted messages folder we present a much sought after feature the ability to empty the deleted messages folder Click Empty folder to delete all messages from the folder There is also a new link in the toolbar that allows you to select specific messages and delete them permanently Dele
12. objectives 9 Remove learning objectives Active Yes O No Set time span If you check Yes in the Use categories option you can enter your own category names and add and delete categories You can also change the category colours here are several default categories listed but these can easily be changed and customised In the example below a teacher has added a discussion in a newly created course You can see that a Who am category is added Ihe participants can use this category to present themselves ce Edit Welcome to the course Title Welcome to the course Allow anonymous posts Use categories Yes No You can add change color and remove categories Who am 12 DO DO Suggestion E amp Help D O Qs New catego Active Yes O No Set time span a Add learning objectives Remove learning objectives Learning objectives Click Y to delete categories Click 3 to change the category colour Choose the preferred colour from the pop up box This is the Add thread overview Add a thread Subject Presentation thread Post anonymously O Description E Font Size B 7 U E if a Ge Us al co Y Age Y 2 El a c i E Source Y Hello I m Frank Beck and I m your teacher in this course You can find out more about me in my ePortfolio and blog To all course participants Please use this thread to present yourself T
13. r be Paste as plain text Allows you to paste text and at the same time remove the formatting for example bold formatting Tw Paste from Word Allows you to paste from Microsoft Word and keep the original formatting EE Insert edit table Allows you to insert and edit tables E Source Source Allows you to see the HTML source of the content Click the Source icon to return to the original view A Equation Allows you to Insert equations ss Insert emoticon Allows you to insert different emoticons Messages The existing message system Is upgraded with several new features In general message organisation Is improved Navigation Is also improved In the new version it is possible to select how many messages to show per page 50 is default We enable filters and support is enabled for message previewing It is for example possible to filter messages that are connected to a specific course In version 3 2 It is possible to mark messages as favourites Save messages as drafts see a preview of the message body and empty the trashcan qP New message Delete Filter E From Message Received Y O Christina de la Peni REREQuestion Yes but my point is that 06 06 2007 06 21 O 2 Alexander Meyer No subject Hello Frank have a book wan 06 06 2007 08 20 LJ 7 Peter Hansen No subject What do you mean when you s 06 06 2007 08 19 O Christina de la Pe a Question Hi Frank have a general que 06 06 2007 08 18 Previou
14. s 1 Next 1to4of4 Messages E Contacts E mail accou nts A All folders ee Y Internal messages e ae Actions The new Action drop down list is central in the internal message system With the exception of New message Delete and add and remove from favourites all other actions are performed from this drop down list These actions are gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt Mark as read Mark as unread Add to favourites lor click Remove from favourites or click 7 Forward to e mail Move to folder Create new folder S lt Inbox ae New message Delete C From Messa a a a I i ra cr i chons a C Christina de la Pen RERI Wark as read is 1 O 2 Alexander Meyer a ef Christina de la Pe a Previous 1 Next Feter Hansen Mark as unread Add to favourites Remove from favourit euL Forward to e mail frank beck89742gmail co Move fo folder Inbox New folder Nos Nos Filter Show all Received Y 06 06 2007 08 21 06 06 2007 08 20 06 06 2007 00 19 06 06 2007 08 18 1to4of4 View15 Message filters The new message filter allows you to sort messages from participants that belong to certain courses and projects When you select for example English from the filter drop down list only the messages that are sent from participants that belong to this course are listed In the messages overview Filter Show all Show all Englis
15. se groups Course groups Individual groups When you participate In an assignment as a member of a course group you answer the assignment as you normally do When the assignment Is ready one of the members submit it on behalf of the entire group At the bottom of the answer assignment page there is Group drop down list Select your group from this list and click Submit It is still possible to submit an assignment individually without being part of a group In that case select No group Group hand ins individual groups If you enable Individual groups the participants are allowed to create their own groups The participant that submits the assignment selects the other participants from a list Participants Ahmed Khan Alexander Meyer Alexandra van Wicklen Anne Deberitz General group hand in features When you are part of a group that has submitted an answer you can withdraw from the group Click on the assignment and click the link Withdraw from a group Y Edit Delete amp Withdraw from a group Submitted 07 June 2007 06 55 by Margaret Hoffmann Participants Ahmed Khan Margaret Hoffmann Peter Hansen It for some reason you want to join another group s submitted answer you can click the Join an answer submitted by another group Link Join an answer submitted by another group Submit a new answer Title Click the link and select the group you want to join from the drop down list When groups are used the as
16. signment overview looks like this for the teacher Delete f Assess multiple Download answers Show E Name Submitted Reviewed Status Assessment Show Deberitz Anne Berger Louise 07 06 2007 09 57 Show de la Pena Christina Nemeth Thomas 07 06 2007 09 56 Show Hoffmann Margaret Hansen Peter 07 06 2007 09 55 Show Khan Ahmed Lee Charlotte Mathis Sebastian 07 06 2007 09 54 Show Meyer Alexander goo Anderson John 07 06 2007 09 53 Show Archer Caroline Mikloskova Ludmila Not submitted t submitted Manual registration O Miller Robert Not submitted t submitted Manual registration E van der Velde Martin Not submitted itted Manual registration E van Wicklen Alexandra Not submitted bmitted Manual registration E Zayed Richard Not submitted t submitted Manual registration The participant that submitted the answer Is listed first with the other participants listed below You can see that Thomas Nemeth has submitted his assignment alone 15 Send reminders Teachers are now allowed to send reminders to participants that have not submitted an assignment This can be done manually from the assignment overview by clicking the Send reminders link The reminder message Is sent through the internal messaging system The addresses for the participants that have not replied are automatically added in the To field and the teacher can write a message to the participants in the text field
17. te permanently Empty folder DISCUSSIONS The discussion tool in It s learning can be used in a number of EM different situations Teachers can for example create discussions F about a certain subject in a course In most cases it is a good idea to start a couple of threads yourself to kick start a discussion In these threads you can add questions that you think will engage participants A discussion Is also a useful tool when you have a newly created course and want to encourage participation A written presentation round in a discussion allows the participants to get to know each other and makes them log on to It s learning regularly to read or add entries In it s learning 3 2 we introduce a better overview for large discussion groups allow anonymous posts allow users to edit or delete their own posts and we have also added support for avatars personal pictures Adding discussions The add discussion overview is changed slightly When you add a new discussion you can select whether to allow anonymous posts This means that participants In a course can write entries without revealing their names Their names are replaced with Anonymous When adding a post participants select whether they want to show their real name or remain anonymous You can select whether to use categories from the Use categories option Rs Add discussion Allow anonymous posts O Yes No Use categories O Yes No Learning objectives er Add learning
18. you want to assess multiple participants check the boxes in front of the learners you want to assess in the same batch and click the Assess multiple link in the assignment overview Submit answer Delete f Assess multiple Download answers show Name Submitted amp Reviewed Status Assessment Show Cl Zayed Richard 07 06 2007 09 16 Show van Wicklen Alexandra 07 06 2007 09 16 Show van der Velde Martin 07 06 2007 09 16 Not corrected show Nemeth Thomas 07 06 2007 09 16 Show M ller Robert 07 06 2007 09 16 Show Mikloskova Ludmila 07 06 2007 09 16 Show W Meyer Alexander 07 06 2007 09 15 Show 5 On the next page you see the participants you are assessing and you are allowed to change the status set an assessment and enter a comment Note that all the participants in the Assess answers for list receive the same status assessment and comment 13 ZS Assess multiple Assess answers for Alexander Meyer Alexandra van Wicklen Martin van der Velde Robert Muller Status Do not change Assessment Do notchange Comment El Font Size B 7 U a OS j l e D 4 Y FD a i Group hand ins course groups If you enable group hand ins the teacher can select whether to use course groups or individual groups A course group Is a group that Is created Ina course from the Groups link in the navigation tree Individual groups are groups that the participants create themselves Use groups Do notu
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