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Scootle user guideFor teachers

The Le@rning Federation is an initiative of the state, territory and federal governments of Australia and New Zealand.

This initiative is project managed by Curriculum Corporation.

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Table of contents

Background and access 3

Getting started 4Home page 5Log in with a registered TLF username 6My account page 7Update my account details 8Access learning paths with a student PIN 9

Discovering learning content 10Basic search 11Advanced search 12Find content by location 13Find content by time 14Browse content alphabetically 15Browse content by topic 16

Understanding and refining search results 17Search results page 18Change the search results view 19Search result display 20

Viewing learning content 21View details page 22View content 23

Adding, managing and sharing learning paths 24Learning paths 25Build learning paths 26Learning paths page 27Edit learning path page 28Sort or delete items within a learning path 29Email a learning path 30Export a learning path 31Edit an item description within a learning path 32Add a comment to an item within a learning path 33Add additional comments or instructions to a learning path 34Create a learning path PDF 35My learning path folders 36Create a learning path folder 37Manage learning path folders 38

Searching learning paths 39Sharing learning paths 40Copy a learning path 41Share a learning path 42

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Scootle Background and access

Intended audience

This manual is specifically for teachers who intend to use Scootle to discover and use The Le@rning Federation’s digital content.

Background

TLF digital content includes interactive multimedia learning objects and individual digitised items sourced from Australian and New Zealand cultural and scientific organisations.

Learning objects combine still and moving images, text, audio and animation to engage and motivate students and support their learning of concepts and skills in a range of curriculum areas in the P–12 years.

Digital resources include museum artefacts, artworks, archival documents, photographs, archival and contemporary moving images, maps, posters, songs and speeches. In contrast to learning objects, which have in-built learning design, teachers and students can use digital resources in a range of flexible ways to suit their own curriculum needs.

Scootle (http://www.scootle.edu.au) provides access to more than 6,000 items of digital curriculum content from TLF. Users can find interactive learning objects, images, audio files and movie clips via browse, search and filter technology. They can create personal lists of favourite resources for quick access.

Search results can be viewed on timelines and Google maps – providing new and exciting ways, not only to discover relevant resources, but also to construct challenging learning experiences for students. Teachers can also rate and comment on the value of individual learning objects or digital resources. TLF is hoping that collaborative understanding of the pedagogical value of digital content in authentic teaching and learning contexts will grow nationally with this Web 2.0 feature.

Access

Everyone in Australia and New Zealand can search and browse Scootle. Full access to the content is available to all teachers of licensed schools in Australia and New Zealand. Access to Scootle is not managed by TLF but by jurisdictions and various school bodies.

Conditions of use

http://www.scootle.edu.au/ec/p/conditions

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Getting startedHome page overview and logging in

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Overview Home page

Tab navigationTab navigation provides easy access to the various ways of finding content on Scootle. The active tab is highlighted in blue.

• Home returns you to Scootle’s home page.

• Advanced search allows you to make specific, targeted searches of learning content by restricting the learning area, year level, content type or metadata fields searched.

• Find on map allows you to find learning content that is tagged against a specific location.

• Find on timeline allows you to find learning content that is tagged as belonging to a specific date or time period.

• A to Z allows you to browse all of the learning content alphabetically.

• Learning paths allows you to create share and search for learning paths.

Useful informationQuick links to frequently accessed information and news about Scootle and TLF.

Most popular search termsAlphabetically sorted cloud of the most popular search terms used in Scootle.

Browse by topicSelect a topic heading to see all of its subtopics and the number of learning resources each topic contains.

Print and email linksUse the ‘Print page’ link to print the current page without headers or left-hand navigation. Use the ‘Email page’ link to send an email containing the URL of the current page and a short message.

Search boxA search box appears at the top of every page in Scootle. You can search all of the learning content in the repository using single or multiple keywords, or exact phrases.

ShowcaseThe home page includes an interactive presentation featuring a selection of the digital curriculum content items available on Scootle. Select a thumbnail to see a summary and click ‘View Details’ to find out more about an item.

Types of content availableA short description of the types of content available in Scootle and a guide to the icons used to indicate each content type.

IntroductionSummary of the key features of Scootle.

Header barThe header bar appears at the top of every page in Scootle. This bar is the home base for logging in and out, and for accessing your account page. Students can use the ‘Student PIN access’ link in the header bar to access the learning paths created by their teachers. You can also use the ‘Contact us’ link to find the contact details for Scootle, including an email address to request help.

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How to Log in with a registered TLF username

Step 1 Access the login page

To access and manage content, you will need to log in using your registered email address and password. To log in, click the ‘Login’ link in the header bar.

Step 2 Enter your login details

Enter your email address and password and select ‘Login’. If you have forgotten your password, select the ‘Forgotten your password?’ link and enter your registered email address. Your password will be sent to you.

Step 3Remember to log out

You can see your login status in the header bar at all times. When you are ready to log out, simply select the ‘Logout’ link from any page in the site.

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Overview My account page

My details‘My details’ displays the details you entered upon registering. Editable elements of this list can be changed in ‘Update my details’.

Group membershipGroup membership shows the groups you belong to. This is an administrative function and describes the permissions you have for accessing the learning content in the repository.

My account navigation Use these links to update your details, access your learning paths or log out.

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How to Update my account details

Once logged in, you can manage your account by selecting the ‘My account’ link in the header bar.

Step 1Select ‘My account’

‘My details’ displays the details you entered upon registering. Editable elements of this list can be changed in ‘Update my details’.

Step 2Select ‘Update my details’

Your details can be updated on this page. Your title, first name, last name, role and country can be changed. Your personal details will never shared or used for commercial purposes.

Edit any details that need changing and click ‘Save’. Select ‘Cancel’ to return to ‘My account’ without saving changes.

Step 3Update details and save

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How to Access learning paths with a student PIN

Step 1Go to the ‘Student PIN access’ page

Students can access teacher-created learning paths by entering the PIN provided by their teacher. Select ‘Student PIN access’ in the header bar.

Step 2Enter student PIN

Enter the PIN in the box. The PIN is not case sensitive. Select ‘Login’.

Step 3Access learning path

Students then have access to the learning path developed by their teacher.

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Discovering learning contentSearching and browsing using Scootle

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Overview Basic search

Search boxA search box is available at the top of every page of Scootle. With it, you can search the full repository of TLF learning objects and digital resources. Searched fields include the title, description, topic, keyword and catalogue entry ID fields.

You can search using

• a single keyword

• multiple keywords separated by spaces

• Boolean operators OR, AND, NOT

• an exact phrase inside double quotation marks.

Note that search returns are limited to displaying 500 results.

Basic search functionality is provided from every page of the Scootle website via a search box.

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Overview Advanced search

5. Learning area and strandYou can select a learning area using the ‘Learning area’ drop-down list. This can further be narrowed down using the ‘Strand’ drop-down list. This dynamically updates to reflect the strands from the learning area selected.Note that only one learning area and/or strand can be selected.

7. Search/Clear Search buttonsOnce filters have been selected, click ‘Search’ to search the repository. Click ‘Clear search’ to return to default search filters.

6. Publication dateYou may select content according to the time period in which it was published in the repository. (This should not be confused with resources that describe a certain time period or the original creation date of a digital resource.)

Dates may either be entered using the DD/MM/YYYY format, (eg 12/04/2006) or by using the calendar icon and selecting a date from the drop-down calendar.

(Note that most content has been published after November 2003, so selecting dates earlier than this will not provide useful results.)

1. Keyword and topicsEnter keyword(s) in the ‘Search for’ field beneath the tabs. Select a topic to search using the topic drop-down box. Note that only one topic or ‘All Topics’ can be selected.

2. MetadataThis section allows you to specify which metadata fields to search against. Note that multiple metadata fields may be selected.

3. Content typeThe ‘Content type’ selection tick boxes allow you to restrict your search to specific types of content. By default, the search covers all content types. If neither ‘Learning objects’ nor ‘Collections’ is selected, the year level section below collapses. This is because learning objects are designed for specific learning audiences.

4. Year levelThe ‘Year level’ section allows you to choose the audience of the resources based on Australian and NZ schooling year levels. Note that multiple year levels may be selected.

The Advanced search page presents a number of filters to perform a more specific search.

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How to Find content by location

Step 1Choose a location

You can use the map or locations list to search for items in the repository that are tagged against a specific location.

Step 2Search results are displayed on a map

To move around the map you can click or drag on the map or use the sliders in the top left-hand corner. You can zoom in and out using the slider on the left-hand side of the map.

Step 3Preview the learning content

Select an icon to preview the learning content.

Scroll down to read more of the description and view other options for the content. Select the title to view the details of the content. To save in a learning path, click the selection box and add. To close the preview and continue using the map, click the x icon in the top right corner.

Some locations have multiple resources. This is indicated by the icon. Click to view multiple previews for a location. Scroll down to view all of the previews. Note that not all learning content is tagged against a specific location.

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How to Find content by time

Use the ‘Find by time’ tab to search for content by time. Select a time period from the list or specify a range using the ‘Or select a range’ drop-down boxes and selecting ‘Search’.

Step 1Specify a time frame

Once a time range is selected, the search results are displayed as icons located on a timeline.

Results can then be further refined by entering keywords and/or selecting a topic.

Navigate the timeline by clicking and dragging left or right within any of the timeline scales.

Step 2View results on a timeline

Select an icon on the timeline to preview the learning content.

Scroll down inside the preview to read more of the description and view other options. Select the title to view details of the content. To save in a learning path, click the selection box and add. To close the preview and continue using the timeline, click the x icon in the top right corner.

Note that not all learning content is tagged against a specific date or time period.

Step 3Preview the learning content

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How to Browse content alphabetically

The ‘A to Z’ tab allows you to browse the learning content using a list of predefined keywords, grouped alphabetically.

Step 1Select the ‘A to Z’ tab

You can choose a letter of the alphabet, each of which is further subdivided into alphabetically sorted keywords and key phrases.

Select a keyword or phrase to view the matching learning content.

Step 2Choose a letter and select a keyword

You can view the search results as a list (default) or on a map or timeline by selecting the appropriate tab. Find out more about changing the search results view on page 19.

Step 3Browse the search results

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How to Browse content by topic

The ‘Browse by topic’ area of the home page allows you to browse learning content by topic.

Topics are structured using a controlled education vocabulary - Schools Online Thesaurus (ScOT)* and include Arts, Business and enterprise, Education, Health, History, Language, Mathematics, Science, Social science and Technology.

• For further information about ScOT visit: http://www1.curriculum.edu.au/scis/partnerships/scot.htm.

Step 1Choose a topic

Selecting a topic takes you to a page that shows all subtopics, including numbers of resources for each subtopic. In the above example, the Business and enterprise topic matches 2,368 pieces of learning content. Some of the subtopics visible are:

• Companies (25 items) • Customer service (10 items) • Economics (1,237 items) • Employment (88 items).

More subtopics appear further down the page and each of the subtopics is further divided into relevant keywords.

Step 2View all subtopics within a topic

You can view the search results as a list (default) or on a map or timeline by selecting the appropriate tab. Find out more about changing the search results view on page 19.

Step 3Browse the search results

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Understanding and refining search results

Processes and functionality

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Overview Search results page

Refining the resultsAfter your results are generated, you may further refine your search in a number of ways. You can add extra keywords and choose a topic or subtopic for your searching using the ‘Search for’ field and drop-down list.

As you refine your search, the search box and topic drop-down change to reflect your current keywords and subtopics. At the same time, breadcrumbs (hierarchical topics) are generated.

Changing results viewThe results from searching or browsing always show three tabs that enable you to choose how you would like to display the results. Depending upon how the search results were generated, a different tab may be displayed by default, but all three display modes are always available.

Sort the resultsResults can be sorted according to relevance, title (alphabetically), published date or rating.

The results list also shows you how many items you have flagged to add to a learning path.

You can ‘Select all on page’ or ‘Deselect all on page’ to quickly add many items to a learning path.

Filter resultsThe filter section allows you to further refine your results by selecting a year level (useful mainly for

learning objects and collections) or a resource type.

A single year level range and multiple resource types may be selected.

Select the desired year level and/or resource type. Click ‘Filter’. A new set of search results is generated, which is

a subset of the original search results.

Filter by related topicsThe ‘Browse by topic’ section suggests a list of topics

that are related to the search results, with the number of related items displayed beside each topic.

Selecting a related topic restricts the results to items also related to that topic.

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How to Change the search results view

Most search and browse results default to displaying the results as a list.

This view allows the results to be previewed, saved in learning paths, or the search further refined.

Option 1View as list

Choosing the ‘View on map’ tab displays search results on a map.

Select the icons to preview the underlying content. Note that not all learning content is tagged against a specific location, so this will display fewer results than the ‘View as list’ tab.

Option 2View on map

Choosing the ‘View on timeline’ tab for a set of search results will show those items on a scrollable timeline.

Select the icons to preview the content. Click and drag left or right to view more of the timeline. Note that not all learning content is tagged against a specific time, so this will display fewer results than the ‘View as list’ tab.

Option 3View on timeline

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Overview Search result display

RatingThis area indicates the rating of the content. The item in this example has not yet been rated. Ratings are generated by users of Scootle, and are displayed as a number of ‘stars’.

Content icon and content titleThe title of the item appears next to an icon describing the type of learning content. Selecting the title takes you to the details page for the content.

Learning area, year level, publication date and IDUnder the title is a single line displaying the learning area, year level, publication date and ID of the content. (Note that the learning area and year level information only appears for learning objects and collections.)

Links to ‘View details’ and ‘View content’‘View details’ takes you to the details page for the content. ‘View content’ opens the learning content in a new window or tab in the browser.

Learning path tick boxUse this tick box to add the item to

a learning path.

DescriptionEach search result displays a short

description of the learning content. For more detailed information, select ‘View

details’.

Each search result, whether part of ‘View as list’ or a preview in ‘View on map’ or ‘View on timeline’, has a consistent format.

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Viewing learning contentExploring learning objects,

images, audio and video content

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Overview View details page

View contentSelect ‘View content’ to go directly to the learning content.

Back to search resultsSelect ‘Back to search results’ to continue searching.

Rate and suggestSelect ‘Rate and suggest’ to give the item a star rating and suggest educational contexts for the resource.

Content previewThe ‘View details’ page displays a small preview image of the content. Select ‘View content’ to go directly to the learning content.

Try related topicFind similar content items by browsing related topics.

DetailsThe ‘Details’ tab contains information about the learning outcomes for learning objects and information about the educational value for digital resources. The details can be valuable in helping you plan for the use of the learning content in your teaching.

For a learning object, the details view shows:Description, Key learning objectives, Year level, Topics, Learning area, Strand, Concept, Skill, Student activity, Learning design, Contributors, Technical implementer, Script writer, Publisher, Access profile, Learning resource type, Format, Size, Browsers, Plug-ins, Operating systems, Rights.

For a digital resource, the details view shows:Identifiers, Source, Description, Educational value, Topics, Contributors, Content provider, Copyright owner, Author, Publisher, Access profile, Learning resource type, Format, Size, Browsers, Operating systems, Rights.

Selecting ‘View details’ from a Search results or Learning path page opens a preview of the content with its key information. The information displayed varies according to whether the content is a learning object or a digital resource.

SuggestionsSelect the ‘Suggestions’ tab to view ratings and teaching ideas related to this resource provided by other Scootle educators.

Add tagsSelect ‘Add tags’ to add your own keywords describing the resource.

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How to View content

Selecting ‘View content’ from a search result or learning path opens the learning content in a new browser window or tab.

If the content is a learning object, it opens to fill the window.

ViewingLearning objects

If the content is an image, selecting ‘View content’ opens a large version of the image, with key creation and acknowledgement information.

Both images and learning objects automatically resize to fit your window if supported by your browser and settings.

ViewingImages

If the content is video or audio, selecting ‘View content’ opens a small media player embedded in the window with acknowledgement information.

ViewingAudio and video content

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Adding, managing and sharing learning pathsProcesses and functionality

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About Learning paths

Learning paths

You can save content items to keep them organised and support students in ‘Learning paths’. Each learning path has a unique identifier (called a PIN) that students can use to access the path. You can build many learning paths and use Scootle to keep them in one place or share with others.

A learning path includes a sequence of learning content, interwoven with teacher comments and descriptions, and delivered to students either online (by use of the student PIN) or offline (by use of an exported learning path spreadsheet or PDF).

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How to Build learning paths

When viewing results from searching or browsing, you can add items to a learning path by checking the boxes to the left of the item titles. As more items from the results list are chosen, the ‘Add item(s)’ list updates to show how many you have selected.

Once you have chosen the items, select ‘Add x items’ to save them to a learning path.

Note that the maximum number of items that can be added to a learning path is 20.

Step 1Choose items from search results

You can select a folder from the list, or select ‘Create new folder’. If you create a new folder, enter a name and select ‘Save’.

If you are making a new learning path, choose ‘Create new learning path’. For subsequent additions choose ‘Add to existing learning path’.

To create a new learning path, enter the ‘Name’ and the ‘Description’ and select ‘Save’.

If you have an existing learning path you can choose it from the ‘Select’ list.

Choose ‘Save’ to save your learning path.

Step 2Create a learning path or add to an existing path

This page confirms that the new items have been added. You can choose to return to searching by selecting ‘« Back to search results’ or manage and edit your learning path by selecting ‘Go to my learning path folders’.

Step 3Return to search or go to learning path

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Overview Learning paths page

Search and browse learning pathsYou can search for learning paths using the ‘Find’ search box, or browse popular or recently created learning paths.

Learning paths you find can be copied into your folder so you can customise them for your own learners’ needs.

Shared learning pathsUse the list to access the learning paths that have been shared with you.

You can view learning paths shared in your school and in your jurisdiction, and Public learning paths that have been shared with the whole Scootle community.

Your learning paths are stored and managed on the Learning paths tab.

My learning pathsAll learning paths you create or copy are stored here.

You can sort your learning paths into folders to make it easier to find and organise them.

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Overview Edit learning path page

Back to search resultsYou can select ‘Back to search results’ to return to the

folder which contains this learning path.

Item optionsYou can edit the description of an item, add a comment or delete the item. You also have the option to view the details of the content or view the content itself.

Learning path optionsYou can edit the details of each learning path (including the description and additional comments), delete the learning path, email it to another person (eg a student), export it to a spreadsheet or PDF, or share the learning path.

Sort the itemsEach item (learning content or comment) within a leaarning path can be moved to a different place in the sequence with the small up and down arrows.

Select the up arrow to move the item up one place, and the down arrow to move the item down one place. The page will refresh with the item in its new position.

Learning path detailsThe learning path details, including the title, description, PIN, contributor and URL are displayed here. The details and title can be edited by selecting the ‘Edit details’ link above.

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How to Sort or delete items within a learning path

Each item (learning content or comment) within a learning path can be moved to a different place in the sequence. The first step is to select a learning path by clicking the corresponding ‘Edit’ link.

Step 1Select a learning path

Select the up arrow to move the item up one place and the down arrow to move the item down one place.

Step 2Sort items

To delete an item, select ‘Delete’. A dialogue box will pop up confirming the deletion. Select ‘OK’ to delete or ‘Cancel’ to return to your learning paths.

Step 3Delete items

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How to Email a learning path

You can email a learning path to another person, for example a student, by selecting ‘Email’.

Step 1Select ‘Email’

Fill in your name, your email address, the recipient’s name and email address, and any comments you wish to make. Comments will appear in the body of the email.

Step 2Enter details and send

The recipient will receive an email similar to the one shown. They can select the ‘Login’ link at the beginning of the email to go to the Scootle login page.

The recipient can view the learning content by selecing the relevant links in the email. They can also read your comments and edited descriptions.

Note that the email is sent from Scootle, not you, so if the recipient wishes to respond, they will need to forward the email to your address.

SampleEmail format

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How to Export a learning path

Select ‘Export’ to export a learning path to a spreadsheet that will open in, for example, Microsoft Excel or Open Office Calc.

Step 1Select ‘Export’

A dialogue box will prompt you to save the file.

In Mozilla Firefox: Select ‘Open with’ and choose spreadsheet editing software or select ‘Save to Disk’ and click ‘OK’.

In Internet Explorer: Select ‘Open’ or ‘Save’.

Step 2Open file or specify save location

The learning path spreadsheet can be opened in Excel or Calc, and will have each item of learning content and comment in its own row, with a field (title, description etc) per column. Comments appear in the description column.

SampleSpreadsheet format

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How to Edit an item description within a learning path

You can edit the description of an individual content item by using the ‘Edit description’ link under each item.

Step 1Select ‘Edit’

Scootle displays your selected item between the items before and after it in your learning path. (Note that this view does not display the images associated with each item.)

Type in the text box to alter the text. You can delete any parts of the original description and enter your own text. Select ‘Save’ to keep your changes and return to the learning path.

Step 2Edit the item description

Note that your students will see your new description when they visit the learning path, but anyone viewing that learning content in the repository will see the original description.

Step 3Return to the learning path

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How to Add a comment to an item within a learning path

To add a comment after an item select ‘Add comment’.

Step 1Select ‘Add comment’

Scootle displays a text box for your comment and displays the item before and after your comment for reference. Type inside the text box to enter your comment. Select ‘Save’ to keep your changes and return to the learning path.

Step 2Enter your comment

Once added, your comment appears after the corresponding item in the learning path.


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How to Add additional comments or instructions to a learning path

To edit the details of the learning path, or add any overall comments, select ‘Edit details’.

Step 1Select ‘Edit details’

You can edit the title and description of the learning path and add additional comments or instructions. Select ‘Save’ to keep your changes and return to the learning path.

Step 2Add or edit details

Once added, your additional comments appear at the end of the learning path.


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How to Create a learning path PDF

Select ‘PDF’ to save a learning path as a PDF that will open in, for example, Adobe Acrobat Reader.

This format allows the learning path to be printed out and used as a reference or supporting document. A student could have the printout sitting beside them at the computer, reference the PIN to access the learning path and use the check boxes to keep track of their progress through the learning path.

Step 1Select ‘Learning path PDF’

The learning path opens up in a PDF reader (for example, Adobe Acrobat Reader).

Step 2PDF opens in a PDF reader

Select the print icon in the top left icon bar to print, or the disk icon to save the PDF.

OutcomeSave or print learning path

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Overview My learning path folders

View and delete foldersSelect the ‘View’ icon to open folders you have created and view the learning paths in each folder.

Select the ‘Delete’ icon to delete a folder. Note that you cannot delete a folder that contains learning paths; the underlying learning paths will need to be deleted first.

Shared learning pathsUse the list to access the learning paths that have been shared with you.

You can view learning paths shared in your school and in your jurisdiction, and those that have been shared with the whole Scootle community.

Your learning paths can be organised using the My learning path folders page.



Create a new folderSelect the ‘Create new folder’ button to make a new folder to store your learning paths.

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How to Create a learning path folder

Select ‘Create new folder’ to create a new folder for organising your learning paths.

Step 1Select ‘Create new folder’

Enter a name for your new folder.

Select ‘Save’ to save your folder, or ‘Cancel’ to return to the ‘My learning path folders’ page.

Step 2Enter a folder name

Your new folder is created. It will appear in the list of folders on your ‘My learning path folders’ page. This list is sorted alphabetically.

OutcomeFolder created

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How to Manage learning path folders

You can view or delete folders under ‘My learning paths’.

Step 1Select ‘My learning path folders’

To view the contents of a folder, you can either select the folder title or select the icon next to the folder you wish to open.

Step 2View the contents of a folder

To delete a folder, select the icon next to the folder you wish to delete. A dialog box will appear to confirm the deletion. Select ‘OK’ to delete the folder or ‘Cancel’ to return to your folder list without making changes.

Note that any learning paths inside the folder will also be deleted.

Step 3Delete a folder

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Overview Searching learning paths

Search learning pathsEnter a search term and select whether to search title, description or contributor.

Select ‘Find learning paths’ to begin your search.

FiltersYou can specify filters for your search if you wish.

Select one or more year levels and one or more learning areas using the check boxes.

Select ‘Filter’ to apply your filter options to the search results.

Search for learning paths in your folders and shared folders using the Find learning paths search.

Browse learning pathsBrowse through your folders or shared learning path folders here.

Search resultsSelect a learning path title or the ‘View’ icon to view the learning path.

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Overview Sharing learning paths

Managing shared learning pathsLearning paths others have shared with you can be copied into your folder so you can customise them for your own learners’ needs.

Shared learning paths that you have created can also be edited, deleted, emailed, exported, shared and copied.Shared learning paths

Use the list to access the learning paths that have been shared with you.

You can view learning paths shared in your school and in your jurisdiction and those that have been shared with the whole Scootle community.

Learning paths that are shared with you are displayed in the My school, My Jurisdiction or Public folders.



Search and browse learning pathsYou can search for learning paths using the ‘Find’ search box.

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How to Copy a learning path

There are a number of ways to select a learning path to copy.

After searching, you can choose a learning path by selecting ‘Copy’ beside the corresponding learning path.

Alternatively, you can open a learning path and select ‘Copy’ on the top of the ‘View learning path’ page.

Step 1View learning paths

Select a folder for your new learning path copy. Enter a title and a description and select ‘Save’.

Select ‘Cancel’ to return to the learning path without saving a copy.

Step 2Copy learning path

The learning path is now copied in the folder you selected, ready for you to edit for your own learners.

OutcomeLearning path is saved

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How to Share a learning path

Open the folder containing the learning path you wish to share.

Select ‘Share’ to share your learning path.

(Note: you can only share learning paths from your ‘My learning path’ folders.)

Step 1View My learning paths

Select whether you wish to share this learning path with your school, with your jurisdiction (eg your state) or with the whole Scootle community (‘Public’).

To allow others to find your learning path more easily, select appropriate learning areas and year ranges.

Select ‘Save’ to share your learning path.

Select ‘Cancel’ to exit the process without sharing your learning path.

Step 2Share learning path

Once your learning path is shared it will appear in the appropriate sharing folder.

You can continue to edit your learning path after it is shared, export, email or create pdfs, or even delete it.

OutcomeLearning path is shared

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