How to Use Specific Knowledge Center Items

This folder contains examples of Knowledge Center (KC) items that demonstrate how you might use different tools provided by the KC. I created these items while becoming familiar with the KC.

Audio File - How can I use the audio file item? — by ilovelearning — last modified 2007-03-26 10:21

The audio file item can be used to stream audio presentations over the internet. You can upload presentations, music, or other types of audio files. Users can then listen, download, or share this file with others on the internet. Here is a sample of an audio presentation given for the LIPHEA Knowledge Center.

CD - How can I use the CD item? — by ilovelearning — last modified 2007-03-26 10:30

The CD item can be used to collect multiple audio files together for users to listen to. The CD item is great to use when you have multiple presentations you would like to share in one location. I have included a few audio music presentations by my grandfather.

Content Panel - What are content panels? — by ilovelearning — last modified 2007-03-28 16:42

Content panels allow you to create more interactive web resources. The power of the content panel is its ability to bring resources together from other locations into one location and is very useful for building lesson modules, presentations, and other types of information together. Information on how to build a content panel is contained in this link.

Document - How to Manage Documents — by ilovelearning — last modified 2007-04-17 16:18

This document will show you how to edit a document.

Event - What is an event? (Nairobi, from 2006-10-20 09:00 to 2006-10-23 17:00) — by ilovelearning

An event allows you to notify individuals about upcoming activities. An example would be the Deans and Directors Meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya.

File - What is the file item used for? — by ilovelearning — last modified 2007-03-26 10:43

File allows you to attach many different types of information such as a .zip, .txt, .doc, .pdf, .ppt, .jpg, .gif, and others. After uploading files you can link to them within documents and web pages. I have included a pdf file called "What is a file."

Folder - What is the folder item? — by ilovelearning — last modified 2007-03-26 11:55

The folder tool allows you to place content in a more organized fashion. It also allows you to build another location for adding all types of KC items. For example we are in a folder that I have used for testing KC items. The folder here was created to place images and files used in other items in this area.

Image - Why use image item? — by ilovelearning — last modified 2007-03-26 10:51

The image tool allows you to upload a .jpg or .gif file for viewing by others. Once an image is uploaded to the KC server it can be used in other resources that you create.

Link - What is the link item? — by ilovelearning — last modified 2007-03-26 08:01

The link tool allows you to direct a user to a particular website using the website URL (web address). For example, this link will take you to the NURSPH Online Course Area.

Message Board - What is the message board item? — by ilovelearning — last modified 2007-03-26 08:07

The message board allows you to create discussion portals within your folder. Learners can read, comment, and post information. These discussions can be subscribed to using RSS technology.

News Item - How can I use the news item? — by ilovelearning — last modified 2007-03-26 18:31

The news item can be used to create information that can be shared with individuals within your community. You might think of it as an upgraded announcement for individuals who need to know. The news item itself can be updated or changed by other individuals or members of the group that you specify.

Page - What is the page item? — by ilovelearning — last modified 2007-03-26 11:36

The page item allows you to create a simple HTML web page. The page is written with a very simple WYSIWYG editor that is very similar to Microsoft Word. HTML loads much faster online than PDF files and is much more intuitive for the user then downloading word files. I have created a very simple HTML page that can be created in about a minute.

Recordings - What is the recordings item? — by ilovelearning — last modified 2007-03-26 11:41

The recordings item allows you to collect different CDs you have placed online together into one location for better file management and distribution. I have placed the CD presented earlier in this location using the copy and paste feature of the KC.

RemoteFileIndex - What is the RemoteFileIndex? — by ilovelearning — last modified 2007-03-26 12:00

The RemoteFileIndex is basically a link to a piece of content on the KC, the web, or another server, but it tells the KC to index the full text of doc, pdf or html. This indexed content can be searched within the KC.

Weblog - How can I use a Weblog? — by ilovelearning — last modified 2007-03-26 12:06

The weblog (blog) is a powerful tool for keeping a log, journal, or chain of information and disseminating the information to others. Blogs make it possible for others to participate in knowledge creation and to keep up to date on your work using RSS. You can use a blog to inform others of your work, research, feelings, or viewpoints. You can also use a blog to collaborate with others asynchronously.

Workgroup - How can I use the workgroup item? — by Adam Papendieck — last modified 2007-03-26 12:44

The workgroup item can be used to create a secure community portal for your team to work together on projects or to collaborate with one another. This workgroup item is a sample template that you might follow to set up your own work groups. This basic template has a blog, forum and public and restricted access sections.

Wiki - Using the wiki resource — — last modified 2007-08-01 08:47

A wiki is a powerful collaborative document that can be used to communicate online.

new page — by ilovelearning — last modified 2007-08-01 08:47

new page