Recommended workflows for teaching and learning

Establishing effective workflows for teaching and learning ensures that the platform is used collaboratively and efficiently. Below are recommended workflows for both teaching staff and students:

Workflow 1: For teaching staff - creating and managing course materials

1. Plan your course structure

• Begin by determining which topic best fits your course.

• If none of the existing topics are suitable, contact the platform administrator to suggest creating a new topic.

• Outline your course structure by dividing it into chapters and pages.

• Proceed with creating the course (Book) on the platform.

• If applicable, add course chapters for better organization.

2. Create course content

• Start by creating the actual course content, adding it as a page withing a chapter or directly in the course.

• Write engaging and well-structured content to enhance readability.

• Incorporate images, charts, diagrams, videos, and downloadable resources to support different learning styles.

3. Collaborate with colleagues

• Invite other teachers or students to contribute to the course content.

• Assign specific chapters or pages to each collaborator for faster development.

• Use the Comment feature to discuss changes or suggest edits.

4. Publish and review

• Before publishing, use the Page Revisions feature to review changes and finalize the material.

• Ensure the appropriate permissions are set before sharing the finalized content with learners.

Workflow 2: For students - accessing and interacting with materials

1. Navigate course content

• Start from the dashboard to access available topics and courses.

• Use the navigation menu to explore chapters and pages within a course.

2. Search for specific topics

• Use the search bar to locate specific topics or keywords.

• Apply advanced filters to refine results by content type (e.g., courses, pages) or tags.

3. Engage with content

• Read pages carefully and try to fully understand the material.

• View embedded images, videos, chart, drawing, etc. to reinforce understanding.

• Download attachments or supplemental materials for additional reference.

• Export pages and download them for offline use.

• Mark important topics, courses, chapters, or pages as Favourites for quick access later.

• Use the Watch feature to stay updated on content changes.

4. Collaborate with peers

• Add comments or suggestions to pages.

• Contribute by adding relevant content (if allowed).

• Use the available editing tools to create well-structured and engaging content.

• Participate in group activities, such as collaborative page creation or peer review of shared materials.

Workflow 3: For collaborative projects

1. Define project goals

• Teachers and students collaboratively outline the project's scope and deliverables.

• Use a dedicated course section to organize all related materials.

2. Assign roles and responsibilities

• Teachers assign specific pages to students.

• Students take ownership of their sections while working collaboratively.

3. Collaborate in real-time

• Use the real-time editing to co-author content.

• Discuss changes through in-document comments or mentions.

4. Review and finalize

• Teachers review student contributions using the Page Revisions and provide feedback.

• Finalize the project and publish it for the class to review.

By applying these best practices, users can enhance content quality, improve navigation, and streamline collaboration. A structured approach helps maintain an efficient and engaging learning environment for both educators and students.