Difference between revisions of "How do I get started in Authoring?"
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| + | Author privileges are not automatic. Generally, before you apply, please make sure that | ||
| + | * you have completed your account profile, including your portrait photograph. | ||
| + | * you have experience of using Yacapaca with existing materials. | ||
| + | * you have been confirmed by colleagues as being a member of a recognised educational institution. | ||
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Most successful authors start by simply playing around in the Sandpit [http://yacapaca.com/author/agroup_index.php?agroup=1064 http://yacapaca.com/author/agroup_index.php?agroup=1064] | Most successful authors start by simply playing around in the Sandpit [http://yacapaca.com/author/agroup_index.php?agroup=1064 http://yacapaca.com/author/agroup_index.php?agroup=1064] | ||
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*compile quizzes from the existing questions in the question bank. | *compile quizzes from the existing questions in the question bank. | ||
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*add your own questions and mix'n'match to create completely unique quizzes | *add your own questions and mix'n'match to create completely unique quizzes | ||
Try out a few different techiques. Once you understand how the basics work, look for a an authoring group in your subject, and join that. | Try out a few different techiques. Once you understand how the basics work, look for a an authoring group in your subject, and join that. | ||
Revision as of 12:34, 18 July 2013
Author privileges are not automatic. Generally, before you apply, please make sure that
- you have completed your account profile, including your portrait photograph.
- you have experience of using Yacapaca with existing materials.
- you have been confirmed by colleagues as being a member of a recognised educational institution.
Most successful authors start by simply playing around in the Sandpit http://yacapaca.com/author/agroup_index.php?agroup=1064
You will be asked to introduce yourself to the Sandpit members. Every authoring group has its own membership, so it is important to make a good initial impression on the community. Once you have done this, you are free to use all the resources in the group!
- compile quizzes from the existing questions in the question bank.
- add your own questions and mix'n'match to create completely unique quizzes
Try out a few different techiques. Once you understand how the basics work, look for a an authoring group in your subject, and join that.
