adding things to merlot
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Adding things to MERLOT. For the ePortfolio folks By K. Willbanks 11-18-08. You must be logged in to add content. So after logging in . . . On the right column you will see a maroon bar that says Participate. Under that are two boxes for you to fill out: Title URL - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Adding things to MERLOT
For the ePortfolio folksBy K. Willbanks 11-18-08
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•You must be logged in to add content. So after logging in . . .
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•On the right column you will see a maroon bar that says Participate.•Under that are two boxes for you to fill out:
1.Title 2.URL
To make this easier I always have the item I’m contributing open in another window – then I cut and paste. . .
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Confirm title and url. Add mirror site, and an image if possible. Click ‘Next’
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This page has you add a description about the item you are adding. Be comprehensive.
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Add information about the intended audience.
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Add keywords to facilitate a search. Add as many as you like, then click next.
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On this page you catalog the items. If you click on Education (in the middle of the list), you get more options.
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At the bottom is ePortfolio. Click on that and you get subcategories . . .
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Add as many categories as possible, and catalog them “deep” into the ePortfoilo taxonomy. Take your time. This helps people find them. Pick a language, and click next.
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Add information about the author. There is a shortcut to add yourself.Note these are not required fields, and you can go back and edit your contributions.
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The last slide allows you to describe details. Fill in what you can, then hit ‘submit’.
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You will get a confirmation showing the information you’ve entered. Review for accuracy. Note on the right there is an option to edit. You’ve done it!
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You can edit your own contributions at any time. Go to your profile, and click on Submitted Materials.
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There you go. If you have any questions, just call or email me.
Kathleen Willbanks707 664 2021