User Manual
Introduction
Introduction
The Evolving Textbook (TET) is an innovative online platform designed to transform higher educati...
Overview of the TET platform
The TET platform is built upon the BookStack, an open-source, self-hosted knowledge management sy...
Purpose of the platform
In the context of this project, the platform serves as a scalable and user-friendly solution for ...
Purpose of the manual
The primary purpose of this manual is to equip teaching staff and learners with the knowledge the...
Target audience
The manual is primarily designed for the following groups: 1. Teaching staff Educators responsi...
How to access the platform
To begin using the TET platform, follow these steps to access the system: 1. Access via web brow...
Getting Started
This chapter provides an overview of how to begin using the TET platform. It includes system requ...
System requirements
To ensure a smooth and optimal experience, the TET platform requires the following: 1. Hardware r...
Signing up
For teachers / educators If you wish to sign up, please contact the platform's system administra...
Logging in and out
Logging in 1. Open your web browser and navigate to the platform's URL: https://app.tet-erasmus.e...
Overview of the user interface
Once logged in, you will be presented with the platform's user interface. The interface is design...
Using the Platform
This chapter provides detailed instructions on how to create, manage, and search for content in t...
Intro
NOTE: Any type of content (topic, course, chapter, page) can only be added by registered users. ...
Creating, editing, and deleting content
Creating a new course, chapter or page Creating a new course (Book) (Teachers only) From th...
Formatting page content
The platform provides a WYSIWYG editor, enabling user to format text and structure your page cont...
Additional functionalities
Adding page tags To organize content effectively, you can categorize a page by adding page tags....
Searching for content
Basic search options Use the Search bar at the top of the interface to find content. En...
User Management and User Features
This chapter covers user roles and permissions, inviting and managingusers, and user profile sett...
Customizing User Experience
User profile
User profile details Users can update their profile details by accessing their account. To do so...
Notifications
Users can enable notifications for any course, chapter, or page. To do so, they open the content ...
Customizing platform experience
Users have several options to customize the appearance and functionality of the TET platform to e...
Platform Administration
The TET platform administration provides tools and settings for managingusers, configuring system...
Basic platform settings
Basic platform settings can be modified in the Settings section of the administration dashboard. ...
Maintenance settings
Maintenance settings can be modified in the Maintenance section of the administration dashboard. ...
Activity logging
All activities performed on the platform are logged and can be reviewed by administrators. The lo...
User management
Administrators have full control over user account management on the platform. They can manually ...
Managing user roles
Administrators have the ability to define, set, and modify user roles. These roles determine user...
Webhooks
A webhook is an event-driven communication method that automatically sends data between applicati...
Troubleshooting and FAQs
This chapter provides solutions to common issues encountered on the TET platform and outlines how...
Best Practices
This chapter provides best practices for structuring content, creating engaging materials, and op...
Tips for structuring and organizing content
Topics (Shelves) - The highest level of organization At the top level, content is divided into se...
Tips for creating content
Use descriptive titles When creating a new content item (course, chapter or a page), choose a cle...
Recommended workflows for teaching and learning
Establishing effective workflows for teaching and learning ensures that the platform is used coll...
Glossary
This chapter provides definitions of key terms and concepts used throughout the TET platform user...