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Add Materials Overview
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1. Select the folder to which you would like to add materials. The folder will be outlined in blue when it is selected, In this example, the item will be added to the Lesson 2 folder. |
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2. On the right side, select the type of material you would like to add and follow the prompts to add the material. You may add links, files, tests, repository items and additional folders. See details below for each type of material. |
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3. After the material has been added, it will appear inside the folder. In this example the material "Frogs and Toads"was added from the repository to the Lesson 2 folder. |
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4. To move an item within a folder or to another folder in the course map, simply drag and drop. In this example, "Frogs and Toads" is being moved from the Lesson 2 folder to the Lesson 1 folder. |
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Add Files
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Files that students may need access to can be added directly to a unit or lesson folder in a course map. Adding files to the course maps will allow teachers to add them directly to lesson tiles.
The following is a list of file types that can be added:
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Documents: pdf, doc, xls, ppt, pps, pub, docx, xlsx, xltx, pptx, ppsx, dotx, potx, odt, odp, ods, sxw, sdw, sxi, sxc, kes, flipchart
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Images: jpg, jpeg, png, bmp, gif
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Music: wav, mp3, midi, mus
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Video: mov, avi, wmv, mpg, mpeg, asx, mp2, tgz, zip, gz, tar
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Other: txt, csv, xml, html, htm, rtf, wxi
View step-by-step instructions for how to add a file on Engrade Support.
Add Links
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External links that students may need access to can be added directly to a folder in a course map. Adding links to the course map folders will allow teachers to add them directly to lesson tiles.
Be sure to follow the direct linking guidelines to obtain the links for BCPS digital content. Refer to the Digital Content flowchart to determine if your content is approved for curriculum use.
View setp-by-step instructions for how to add a link on Engrade Support.
Add Repository Content
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The content from the following providers is available to add from the repository:
- Brain Pop*
- Brain Pop Jr.*
- Discovery Education*
- Khan Academy
- McGraw-Hill Reading Wonders (Grades K-5)
- MSDE
- NASA
- NatGeo Education
*This content can also be added as a link using the direct linking guidelines
View instructions for how to add repository content on Engrade Support.
Add Test
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Tests can be added directly to course maps. This function is appropriate for embedded formative assessments in curriculum. Visit Embedding Formative Assessments to learn more.
View instructions for how to add tests to course maps on Engrade Support.
Remove Materials from Folders
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Visit Engrade Support to learn how to remove materials from folders.