CMS User Manual PDF

CMS User Manual
CMS User Manual
Copyright 2012 edCetra Training Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Table of Contents
GETTING STARTED REQUIREMENTS LOGIN MAIN SCREEN MAIN SCREEN SCO FUNCTIONS HOW TO CREATE A NEW SCO HOW TO OPEN AN EXISTING SCO HOW TO EDIT AN EXISTING SCO HOW TO DELETE AN EXISTING SCO HOW TO PREVIEW A SCO HOW TO IMPORT A SCO HOW TO EXPORT A SCO ASSETS HOW TO ADD AN ASSET TO YOUR COURSE LIBRARY HOW TO SAVE AN ASSET TO A SPECIFIC FOLDER HOW TO EDIT AN ASSET HOW TO ASSIGN AN ASSET TO A SCO HOW TO UNASSIGN AN ASSET FROM A SCO HOW TO DELETE AN ASSET HOW TO EXPORT AN ASSET TEMPLATES HOW TO ADD A DESIGN/MENU TEMPLATE HOW TO EDIT A DESIGN TEMPLATE HOW TO DELETE A DESIGN TEMPLATE HOW TO EXPORT A DESIGN TEMPLATE AGGREGATIONS HOW TO CREATE AN AGGREGATION
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HOW TO DELETE AN AGGREGATION HOW TO OPEN AN AGGREGATION FOR EDITING HOW TO CHANGE THE NAME OF A SCO IN AN AGGREGATION HOW TO ADD A SCO TO AN EXISTING AGGREGATION HOW TO DELETE A SCO FROM AN AGGREGATION HOW TO RE-ARRANGE THE ORDER OF SCOS IN AN AGGREGATION HOW TO EXPORT AN AGGREGATION (MANIFEST ONLY) HOW TO EXPORT A COURSE SOURCE FILES HOW TO EXPORT A COURSE TRANSFORMED SPS HOW TO IMPORT AN SPS FILE HOW TO EDIT AN SPS FILE HOW TO DELETE AN SPS FILE HOW TO EXPORT AN SPS FILE MANAGING CATEGORIES HOW TO CREATE A CATEGORY IN CMS HOW TO EDIT A CATEGORY IN CMS HOW TO DELETE A CATEGORY IN CMS HOW TO ADD A USER IN CMS HOW TO DELETE A USER IN THE CMS HOW TO EDIT A USER IN THE CMS CREATING A NEW FOLDER HOW TO EDIT A FOLDER HOW TO DELETE A FOLDER HOW TO EDIT THE CONTENT STRUCTURE HOW TO IMPORT SCO PACKAGE ADMINISTRATION HOW TO IMPORT AGGREGATION PACKAGE
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INTRODUCTION
The CMS Editing Tool is a web-based application which allows you to develop and manage e-Learning courses. Using the application you can manage: SCOs (Structured Learning Objects) Assets Aggregations Templates Manage Projects
Getting Started
Requirements
Administrator has setup your account You have been assigned a unique username and password
Login
Step 1: Enter the URL in your browser window: Step 2: Enter your unique username and password Step 3: Select a project from the list of dropdown options under the Category field Note: Categories are like instances of the CMS, each one has unique files and folder structures but shares the same users. Important Note: Throughout the rest of this manual we will refer to categories as projects.
The CMS automatically logs file history, user information, date and time information and revision notes for all files related to a category.
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Fig. 1: Login screen
After login is successfully completed, CMS Editor opens to the Main Screen, which displays all files and settings related to the project in a structure of panels. You can return to the Main Screen at any time by clicking Home in the breadcrumb trail. (refer to Fig. 2)
Fig. 2: A project opens to the Main Screen.
Main Screen
Every page in the CMS can be reached from the Main Screen. There are a number of areas on this screen and various functions of the system that can be accessed. The following table provides a brief description of each of the functions that can be performed from the Main Screen.
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Table 1: Description of functions. Icon Function Filter Files Description of Page
Allows you to filter the files in the CMS to see only what you want
Click here to learn more.
Logout
Log out of the CMS
Edit User Info
Change your user details
Breadcrumb trail
Return to a page on the path to the page that youre in
Top Menu pulldown
Access the top menu to change the category/project
Folders
Folders are where files are stored (SCOs, Assets, Aggregations)
SCO
All actions that can be performed are found to the right
Asset
Aggregation
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Add drop down
Add files to the system using this function
Import drop down
Import files into the system from standard types
Admin Menu
Perform administrative tasks (Only available to Admin and System Admin Users) Click here to learn more. Locate files in the system by keyword.
Search bar
Delivery Templates
Lists all the templates in this category / project
Custom SPS Style sheets
These are the style sheets applied to the editor.
Categories
Create different categories/projects (Only available to Admin and System Admin Users) Click here to learn more. These are the logins for the system. (Only available to Admin and System Admin Users) Click here to learn more.
Users
Read the rest of the user manual in sequence, or select a specific topic from the Table of Contents, to learn how to use the application.
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Main Screen
The Main Screen is the central location to access all features and functions of the CMS. (refer to Fig. 3).
Fig. 3: Main Screen
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SCO Functions
The SCO functions include: Creating a new SCO Assigning assets to a SCO Importing an existing SCO Exporting an existing SCO How to Create a New SCO Step 1: Click the bar Select 'SCO' Click the
drop down tab in the bottom navigation
button
Step 2: The SCO >> Add page opens The SCO >> Add page (Fig. 4 on next page) is divided into two parts: i) the Metadata Editor on the top half of the page and ii) the Content Editor on the bottom half of the page
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Fig. 4: SCO editor
Step 3: When creating the SCO for the first time, enter the metadata (such as the name and description of the course) and the folder that the SCO should be saved in.
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Note: If you are creating a new folder, select the root folder or a subfolder to place the new folder in. Check the Save in New Folder option and enter the name of the new folder in the field titled: Select the parent folder above and enter a new folder name.
Fig. 5: The sub-folder Problem-solving New' was selected to place the new folder Module 1. The SCO will be saved in the Module 1 folder.
Step 4: Enter the contents of the SCO in the Content Editor Step 5: Click the your work button at regular intervals during the course of
Fig.6: Save timers
The top of the page displays a timer that reminds you to save your work at regular intervals. At the
Fig. 6: Timer at 3 different alert states (graphically modified for convenience)
end of the SCO >> Add or SCO >> Edit page, under the Metadata and Content Editor sections, there are several saving options. Table 2 describes these options in greater detail.
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Table 2: Options for Saving Save: Save and Close: Save As: Click to save your work up until this point To save and exit the SCO creation, or edit page Duplicates the SCO with the all the contents from the Metadata Editor and Content Editor To exit without saving changes made since your last save, or delete the SCO entirely if it has never been saved. Saves the SCO and takes you to the Select Assets for [<name of SCO appears here>] page
Close Without Saving:
Save and Assign Assets:
Save and Preview Saves all the recent changes and allows you to preview the SCO in a new window
How to Open an Existing SCO
Fig. 7: Double click the SCO you want to open
Step 1: From the main screen, select the SCO (.xml file) you want to edit or preview - the SCO opens in the SCO >> Edit page
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How to Edit an Existing SCO Step 1: Open an existing SCO by clicking the button
Step 2: Make the required changes in the Metadata section and/or Content section Step 3: Select one of the saving options How to Delete an Existing SCO Step 1: From the main screen, click the you want to delete button beside the SCO
Step 2: A pop-up box will appear. If the SCO is not linked to any aggregations, you can continue to delete the file (refer to Fig.8)
Fig. 8: If the SCO is not linked to any aggregations, click Delete
Note: You cannot delete a SCO that is a part of an aggregation. You must first remove the SCO from the listed aggregation(s). Click to learn how to Unassign an Asset to a SCO. How to Preview a SCO Step 1: From the main screen, click the button beside the SCO you want to preview Step 2: In the pop-up box, choose a preview template from the drop down menu Step 3: Choose a preview language from the drop down menu Step 4: Click and the SCO will open up in another browser window
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How to Import a SCO Step 1: In the bottom navigation bar: Click the Select SCO Click the drop down tab button
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Step 2: The 'Import SCO' page opens Enter a name for your SCO Provide a description in the Description field (optional) In the 'Folder' section, check the box corresponding to the folder name in which the SCO is to be placed Note: If you do not specify a folder, the SCO will be placed in the [root] folder. Step 3: In the 'Upload File' section, click the the .xml file you would like to import Step 4: Click the button button and select
How to Export a SCO Step 1: From the main screen, click the chosen SCO (.xml) file for export button beside the
Step 2: The Exporting SCO pop-up box opens Beside 'Export as' choose from either XML (Raw) or Transformed from the drop down list Choose your template from the drop down list Choose your preview language from the options in the drop down list Click the button Select 'Click here to download the exported ZIP file'
Step 3: A pop-up dialog box will prompt you to save the file on your desktop. Click the Save button to save the package to a specified location on your machine Click the button to return to the main screen
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Note: Click these links to learn how to export an aggregation or to export a course.
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Assets
You can perform the following functions: i) Add assets to your course library ii) Assign an asset to a SCO iii) Export assets for editing How to Add an Asset to Your Course Library Step 1: Click the bar Select 'Asset' Click the button
drop down tab in the bottom navigation
Step 2: The Add Asset' page opens. The Add Asset page has two parts (refer to Fig. 9). Enter Name and Description fields The Description field is optional Specify a folder in which the asset will be residing Note: If you do not specify a folder, all assets will be placed in the [root] folder. Part A is related to naming and uploading the asset into the SCO Editor. Part B specifies where, in sLMLs file management system, the asset should be stored
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Fig. 9: Add Asset page
Step 3: To select the file to import: Click the button Locate the asset on your computer Click the 'Open' button Click the button to return to the main screen
How to Save an Asset to a Specific Folder If you do not select a folder, the asset will be automatically saved to the [root] folder. Step 1: In the Folder* section of the Add Asset' page (refer to B Part in Fig. 9), check the box corresponding to the folder name in which the asset is to be placed Note: If you are creating a new folder, select root or a sub-folder (in Fig. 5, the sub-folder Problem-solving New was selected); check the Save in New Folder option and enter the name of the new folder in the Select the parent folder above and enter a new folder name, field.
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How to Edit an Asset
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Step 1: From the main screen, click the button beside the Asset file you wish to edit Step 2: The Edit Asset page opens Step 3: You can modify the selected assets Name, Description, change the folder its located in (check the box corresponding to the new location for the asset) and upload a new file Note: You can preview the asset and view the history of the asset by scrolling down on the bottom of the 'Edit Asset page (refer to Fig. 10).
Fig. 10: Assets preview and history while editing the asset.
How to Assign an Asset to a SCO
Step 1: After placing the asset within the courses library, you can assign the asset to a specific SCO. From the main screen, find the asset you would like to assign Click the button located beside the asset name The 'Assign SCO to Asset' page will open
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Step 2: The Assign SCO to Asset' [<name of asset appears here>] page opens (refer to Fig. 11.1)
Fig. 11.1: Assign SCO to Asset page layout
Expand the folder in which the SCO can be found (if required) Click on the SCO you want to add the Asset to. You will then be redirected to a new page, which confirms that the Asset has been assigned to the selected SCO (refer to Fig.11.2)
Fig. 11.1: Confirmation screen that your Asset has been added to the selected SCO.
Step 3: Click the screen
button you will be taken to the main
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How to Unassign an Asset from a SCO
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Step 1: From the main screen, click the button beside the SCO you want to unassign the Asset from - the Assign SCO to Asset page opens
Step 2: Expand the folder in which the asset can be found (if required) Step 3: Uncheck the box(es) corresponding to the asset(s) you want to remove from the SCO Step 4: Click the to the main screen button to complete the action and return
How to Delete an Asset Note: You cannot delete assets that are placed in SCOs. You have to unassign the asset from the SCO first. Step 1: From the main screen, click the button
Step 2: A pop-up box will appear. If the Asset is not linked to any SCOs, you can continue to delete the file Click the button to confirm the deletion of the asset. A confirmation will appear that says: Asset deleted. Click close to return to the main menu. Click the button to return to the main screen How to Export an Asset Step 1: From the main screen, click the Asset... pop-up box opens button the 'Exporting
Step 2: A message will instruct you to Right-click and choose Save As to export the asset Right click and select the Save Target As option the Save As window pops up (refer to Fig. 12)
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In the Save As window, indicate the location where you want to save the asset Click the button
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Fig. 12: Save Target As option appears when you right-click on the message
Templates
You can upload course design templates using the bottom navigation menu. Note: Courses that are not SCORM compliant will require you to upload a menu template as well. How to Add a Design/Menu Template Note: If your template type is a menu, always upload the design template first. Step 1: Click the drop down tab in the bottom navigation bar Select 'Delivery Template' Click the button Step 2: From the 'Add New Template' page, Enter the name of the template file in the Name field
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Provide a description in the Description field (optional) Select HTML under the Template Type option Enter the dimensions
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A standard dimension you can use is 1000 x 711. In the field next to Upload XSL File: click the button the Choose file to upload window opens Select the template file and click 'Open' In the field next to Upload Supporting Files ZIP: click the button the Choose file to upload window opens Select the supporting ZIP file and click 'Open' Click the button If your template is a menu type perform these steps in addition: Step 3: Click the drop down tab in the bottom navigation bar Select 'Delivery Template' Click the button Step 4: From the 'Add New Template' page, Enter the name of the template file in the Name field Provide a description in the Description field (optional) From the list of drop down options under Template Type' select the type of template Enter the dimensions In the field next to Upload XSL File: click the button the Choose file to upload window opens Select the menu template file Click the button Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all menu template files are uploaded. (optional)
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How to Edit a Design Template Step 1: Click the button corresponding to the design/menu template you want to modify
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Step 2: Make the required changes: such as name or description change, change dimensions or overwrite the existing template files Step 3: Click the button
How to Delete a Design Template Step 1: From the main screen, click the Design template file you want to delete button beside the
Step 2: The Deleting Template... pop-up window opens and instructs Are you sure you want to delete this template? Step 3: Click the screen button to confirm the CMS returns to the main
How to Export a Design Template Step 1: From the main screen, click the the template you want to export button corresponding to
Step 2: The Exporting Template... pop-up window opens and a message instructs you to Right-click and choose Save As... Step 3: Right click on the message and select the Save Target As option the Save As window opens Step 4: Specify where to save the template Step 5: Click the button
Aggregations
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You can weave together the modules into a single course to be displayed within an LMS (Learning Management System) or to run as a standalone. How to Create an Aggregation Step 1: Click the bar Select 'Aggregation' Click the button drop down tab in the bottom navigation
Step 2: The Aggregation Edit page opens Enter the name for the course in the Name field Provide a description in the Description field (optional) In the 'Folder' section, check the box corresponding to the folder name in which the Aggregation is to be placed Step 3: In the SCO Library, add a SCO by clicking on it Step 4: Repeat Step 5 until all SCOs have been added (refer to Fig. 13)
Fig. 13: SCOs within an aggregation.
Step 5: In the Folder* section of the Aggregation Edit page, check the box corresponding to the folder name in which the aggregation is to be placed (optional) Note: If you are creating a new folder, select the root folder or a subfolder; check the Save As...' option and enter the name of the new folder in the Select the parent folder above and enter a new folder name: field.
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Step 6: Click the How to Delete an Aggregation
button
Step 1: From the main screen, click the Aggregation folder you want to delete
button beside the
Step 2: The Deleting Folder pop-up window opens Click the button a confirmation page opens Click the button to confirm Click the Close button to return to the main screen
How to Open an Aggregation for Editing Step 1: From the main screen, click the Aggregation folder you want to edit button beside the
Step 2: Select the aggregation you want to edit it opens in the Edit Folder page You can edit an Aggregate in the following ways: 1. Change the name of a SCO in an Aggregation 2. Re-arrange the order of the SCOs in an Aggregation 3. Add more SCOs to an Aggregation
How to Change the Name of a SCO in an Aggregation The aggregation works as a table of contents so if the name of your SCOs are more project related, you can make them easier to understand for the user by providing an alternative name.
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Fig. 14: Changing the name of a SCO so that it displays an alternative name within the aggregation. Click on a SCO in the aggregation editor and you can change the English and French names at the bottom.
Step 1: Open the Aggregation for editing Step 2: Click on the SCO in the aggregation editor, you can alter the English and French names in the fields below the editor (refer to Fig.14) Step 3: Click the button
How to Add a SCO to an Existing Aggregation Step 1: Open the Aggregation for editing Step 2: Add a SCO by clicking on it in the SCO Library section Step 3: Click the button
How to Delete a SCO from an Aggregation Step 1: From the main screen, open the Aggregation for editing by clicking the button
Step 2: Click on the SCO in the Aggregation 'Editor' area, and then right-click and select Delete (refer to Fig. 15) Step 3: Click the button
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Fig. 15: Deleting a SCO from an Aggregation.
How to Re-arrange the Order of SCOs in an Aggregation Step 1: Open the Aggregation for editing Step 2: Under the 'Editor' area, rearrange the order of SCO's by dragging and dropping the SCO titles into a new position Step 3: Click the button
How to Export an Aggregation (manifest only) Step 1: From the main screen, click the Aggregation folder you want to export button beside the
Step 2: The Exporting Aggregation... pop-up window opens Select the 'XML (manifest only)' option format in the Aggregation as drop-down menu Select the language from the 'Choose Preview language' dropdown menu Click the button
Step 3: In the Exporting Aggregation... pop-up window, a message instructs you to Right-click and choose Save As Right click on the message and select the Save Target As option the Save As window pops up
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Specify the location, on your machine, where you want to save the aggregation file Click the button How to Export a Course Source files Export the source file(s) for a complete course by exporting the aggregation as type, XML (raw). Step 1: From the main screen, click the SCO... pop-up window opens button the Exporting
Step 2: From the Exporting SCO... pop-up: Select the XML (raw) format from the Export as drop-down menu Select the language from the 'Choose Preview language' dropdown menu Click the button and a message instructs you to Rightclick and choose Save As Right click on the message and select the Save Target As option the Save As window pops up Specify the location, on your machine, where you want to save the aggregation file Click the button How to Export a Course Transformed You can export a complete course as a viewable product, either for standalone viewing or for integration with an LMS, by exporting the aggregation as type 'Transformed'. Step 1: From the main screen, click the Aggregation.. pop-up window opens button the Exporting
Step 2: From the Exporting Aggregation... pop-up: Select the 'Course 'option format in the Aggregation as drop-down menu Select the 'Transformed. Zip Package' option format in the Export as drop-down menu Select the HTML option under the Export Type drop-down menu Select the template in the Using template drop-down menu Choose the language in the 'Choose Preview Language' dropdown menu
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Step 3: Click the button and a message instructs you to Rightclick and choose Save As Step 4: Right click on the message and select the Save Target As option the Save As window pops up Step 5: Specify the location, on your machine, where you want to save the aggregation file Step 6: Click the button
SPS
You can upload customized templates for the SCO Editor. Note: Only SPS (Stylevision Power Stylesheet) files are recognized.
How to Import an SPS File Step 1: From the main screen, Click the the bottom navigation bar Select 'SPS' Click the button
drop down tab in
Step 2: From the 'Add New Stylesheet (.SPS)' page, Enter the name of the SPS file in the Name field Provide a description in the Description field (optional) Click the button the Choose file to upload window opens Select the SPS file (refer to Fig. 16)
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Fig. 16: SPS file selection
Click the Open button Click the button to complete the action and return to the main screen
How to Edit an SPS File Use the edit feature to modify the name, description or overwrite an SPS file. Step 1: From the main screen, click the file you want to edit Step 2: Make the required changes Step 3: Click the How to Delete an SPS File Step 1: From the main screen, click the file you want to delete button beside the SPS button button beside the SPS
Step 2: The Deleting SPS Stylesheet... pop-up window opens and a message prompts Are you sure you want to delete this Stylesheet (.SPS)? Step 3: Click the screen button to confirm the CMS returns to the main
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How to Export an SPS File Step 1: From the main screen, click the the SPS you want to export button corresponding to
Step 2: The 'Exporting SPS Stylesheet...' pop-up window opens and a message instructs you to Right-click and choose Save As Step 3: Right click on the message and select the Save Target As option the Save As window pops up Step 4: Specify the location, on your machine, where you want to save the SPS file Step 5: Click the button
Managing Categories
You can also perform the following actions: Create a new SCO (This can also be done from the SCO Menu page and follows the same procedure. Click here to learn how.) Manage (i.e. create, edit or delete) projects
How to Create a Category in CMS Step 1: From the main screen, Click the down tab in the bottom navigation bar Select 'Add Category' Click the button drop
Step 2: The 'Add New Category' page opens Enter a name for your Category Provide a description in the Description field (optional) Click the button to return to the main screen updated with the new category Note: Projects are listed alphabetically.
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How to Edit a Category in CMS Step 1: On the main screen under 'Categories', click the - the Categories (Projects) Menu page opens Step 2: The Edit Category [filename] page opens Step 3: Make the required changes Step 4: Click the the projects changes button to return to the main screen updated with button
How To Delete a Category in CMS Step 1: From the main screen, click the Category you want to delete button beside the
Step 2: The Deleting Category... pop-up window opens and a message prompts Are you sure you want to delete this Category? Step 3: Click the button to confirm
Step 4: Click the Close button to return to the main screen How to ADD a USER in CMS (Admin and System Admin Users only) Step 1: From the main screen, Click the down tab in the bottom navigation bar Select 'Add USER' Click the button drop
Step 2: The 'Add New USER' page opens Enter the Users First and Last name (optional) Enter a User Name and Password Select a type of user from the Role drop down (Administrator, System Admin, Student) Select Users Status (Active, Pending, Suspended, etc.) from the Status drop down (refer to Fig. 17)
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Fig. 17: SPS file selection
Click the the new USER
button to return to the main screen updated with
How to Delete a User in the CMS Step 1: From the main screen, click the you want to delete button beside the User
Step 2: The Deleting User.. pop-up window opens and a message prompts Are you sure you want to delete this User? Step 3: Click the screen button to confirm the CMS returns to the main
Step 4: Click the Close button to return to the main screen
How to Edit a User in the CMS (Admins and System Admins Only) Step 1: From the main screen, click the you want to edit button beside the User
Step 2: You will be redirected to the 'Edit User' screen. Make all edits for User info here. Step 3: Once finished, click submit to save your changes.
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NOTE: When editing other users roles, the editor (user editing) can only select roles that are below and equal to their own(i.e. An Admin user cannot create/edit to System Admins) How to Edit Your Own User Info
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Step 1: In the top right hand corner of the Main Screen, under the logout button, click '[edit info]' Step 2: You will be redirected to the 'Edit User' page where you can modify any of your own info. Step 3: Once done editing, click the button to save changes
Folders
Creating a New Folder Step 1: Click the bar Select Folder Click the button drop down tab in the bottom navigation
Step 2: The 'Edit Folder [ root ]' page opens Users can select where to save the new folder by selecting a folder from the folder tree Users can change the name of the current folder they are in (cannot change the name of the root folder) by entering a new name in the 'Change the name of this folder ' text area and then clicking Users can add a new child folder of the current folder they are in by entering a new name in the 'Add a child folder here:' text area and then clicking To return to main menu, users must click the button
How to Edit a Folder Step 1: From the main screen, click the Folder you want to edit button beside the
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Step 2: From this screen, Users can edit the folder name, add a child folder or move up a folder to edit it's parent folder. Users can change the name of the current folder they are in (cannot change the name of the root folder) by entering a new name in the 'Change the name of this folder ' text area and then clicking Users can add a new child folder of the current folder they are in by entering a new name in the 'Add a child folder here' text area and then clicking To move up to this folder's Parent folder, users can click the button. To return to main menu, users must click the button
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How to Delete a Folder Step 1: From the main screen, click the button beside the Folder you want to delete. A confirmation window will popup (refer to Fig. 18 on next page)
Fig. 17: The Delete Folder confirmation popup
Step 2: If any files exists within the folder, a pop up will appear and alert the user that they can delete the folder and shift all inner files and folders to the root level. Step 3: User clicks the button and is redirect back the main menu where the folder is now deleted.
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How to Edit the Content Structure (System Admins Only) Step 1: From the main screen, Click the down tab in the bottom navigation bar Select 'Edit Schema' Click the button Step 2: The 'Edit Schema' page opens drop
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NOTE: editing the schema WILL OVERWRITE the previous schema. Please do so at your own risk. Step 3: Users can download the existing Schema by following the on screen instructions and right clicking the link provided. Click the browser button and select the appropriate SCHEMA(.xsd) file for upload. Step 4: Click the button to start the upload. User will be redirected to the CMS main screen if no errors are present.
How to IMPORT SCO PACKAGE (Admin and System Admin Users only) Step 1: From the main screen, Click the down tab in the bottom navigation bar Select 'Import Sco Package' Click the button Step 2: The 'Import SCO Package' page opens Step 3: Fill out the appropriate Metadata regarding the SCO package that is about to imported into the system (i.e. Name, Description) and select which folder to save the SCO and ASSESTS to. Step 4: Once finished, click the browse button and select the appropriate .ZIP file that contains the SCO package that was exported from the Studio LCMS (this is simply a SCO export from Studio LCMS) Step 5: Click the 'Submit' button. User will be redirected to the main CMS screen if no errors are present. drop
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Administration
How to IMPORT AGGREGATION PACKAGE (Admin and System Admin Users only) Step 1: From the main screen, Click the drop down tab in the bottom navigation bar Select 'Import Aggregation Package' Click the button and the 'Import Aggregation Package' page opens
Step 2: Click the browse button and select the appropriate .ZIP file that contains the Aggregation package that was exported from the Studio LCMS (this is an SCORM 2004 Aggregation export from Studio LCMS) Step 3: Click the button.
Step 4: Users will then be redirected to the metadata entry page for this Aggregation. Metadata will be auto filled based on the metadata that is included in the package. User can change this metadata as they wish. Step 5: Click the button again. User will be redirected to the main CMS screen if no errors are present.

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Add drop down

Add files to the system using this function

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Import drop down

Import files into the system from standard types

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Lists all the templates in this category / project

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Custom SPS Style sheets

These are the style sheets applied to the editor.

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Fig. 3: Main Screen

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drop down tab in the bottom navigation

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Fig. 4: SCO editor

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Fig.6: Save timers

Fig. 6: Timer at 3 different alert states (graphically modified for convenience)

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