The New topic option on the Sidebar , allows users to create new topics. A topic is used to organise multiple related items of content into chapters to make it easy for users to digest. Once created, a topic can be selected and added to learning plans in the Learning plan creator screen.
To create a topic:
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Depending on the version of the platform you are using, the way in which you access the topic creation screen differs:
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From the Select community dropdown, select the community in which to add the topic.
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In the Please enter topic name field, enter a name for the topic.
Please note that it is possible to create multiple topics with the same name in a community. It is strongly advised to give each topic a distinct name.
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If necessary, in the Please write your description here, 200 character max field, enter a description about the topic.
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If necessary, in the Enter tags, separate with a comma field, type a tag and press Enter. Repeat as necessary.
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If necessary, click Choose thumbnail and upload a thumbnail image to help users differentiate the topic from others.
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Click Add content.
The Add chapters and chapter content screen appears.
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Click the left dropdown to display content by type.
To filter displayed content:
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Search for specific items of content using the search bar.
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Use the right dropdown to display all uploaded content or only content uploaded by you.
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Add a title to the chapter:
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Click the edit icon.
A text field appears.
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Enter a title and click the tick icon or press Enter.
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Drag one or more items of content to the Drag and drop content or chapter here area.
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To add another chapter to the topic, click + Add another chapter.
If necessary, drag and drop a chapter into an existing chapter to create a sub-chapter.
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When you have finished creating the topic, click Submit.
The topic opens.
Adding assessments to a topic
To configure more topic settings, such as adding assessments , click Edit Topic .
For information on how to create different types of assessments, see Assessments .
Viewing a topic
To view all topics that you have access to, expand the sidebar and click Topics .