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Creating a new topic

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: 

  1. Depending on the version of the platform you are using, the way in which you access the topic creation screen differs:

    • If you are using Fuse 4, on the Topics screen, click the Create a topic button in the top-right corner:

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    • If you are using the legacy version of the platform, expand the sidebar  and click New topic:

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      The Topic information screen appears. 

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  2. From the Select community dropdown, select the community in which to add the topic. 

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  3. 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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  4. If necessary, in the Please write your description here, 200 character max field, enter a description about the topic. 

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  5.  If necessary, in the Enter tags, separate with a comma field, type a tag and press Enter. Repeat as necessary.
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  6. If necessary, click Choose thumbnail and upload a thumbnail image to help users differentiate the topic from others. 

  7. Click Add content.
    The Add chapters and chapter content screen appears. 
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  8. Click the left dropdown to display content by type.
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    To filter displayed content:

    • Search for specific items of content using the search bar.

    • Use the right dropdown to display all uploaded content or only content uploaded by you.

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  9. Add a title to the chapter:

    1. Click the edit icon. 
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      A text field appears. 
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    2. Enter a title and click the tick icon or press Enter.
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  10. Drag one or more items of content to the Drag and drop content or chapter here area.

  11. To add another chapter to the topic, click + Add another chapter
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    If necessary, drag and drop a chapter into an existing chapter to create a sub-chapter.
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  12. When you have finished creating the topic, click Submit
    The topic opens. 
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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 .

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Viewing a topic

To view all topics that you have access to, expand the sidebar  and click Topics