quickstart user guide: january 2008 how to use quickstart with wileyplus!

QuickStart User Guide: January 2008

How to use QuickStart How to use QuickStart with Wileywith WileyPLUSPLUS!!


QuickStart with WileyPLUS

• Contain pre-loaded assignments and presentations

• Created by subject matter experts who are also experienced WileyPLUS users

• Simply select the assignments and presentations you want to use

Create your entire course ina few simple clicks!


Contents

1. Accessing more information…2. Assigning QuickStart Assignments…3. Using QuickStart Presentations…4. Copying and Editing Assignments…5. Copying and Editing Presentations…


Part One:QuickStart Information about a Specific Title

The link under “System Announcements” explains what resources are in your QuickStart course and who authored it.


1. QuickStart Information

Click here to find the document.


Part Two:How to Use QuickStart

Assignments

Every WileyPLUS course with QuickStart contains one assignment, one pre-lecture assignment and one reading

assignment per chapter. Some courses may also have additional assignments depending on the title/discipline.


2. Assigning QuickStart Assignments

Click on “Assignments.”


Under “Find Assignments,” use the filters to select a chapter or All Chapters, and “QuickStart.” Then click on “GO.”



Click on “Assign” next to the appropriate assignment.



1. Highlight the appropriate class section.

2. Choose graded or ungraded.

3. Select whether or not to allow printing.

4. Select a start date and a due date.

5. Select student access after the due date.

6. Click on Submit.



The assignment is now assigned. Follow these steps to assign the rest of the QuickStart assignments.



2. Student View of QuickStart Assignments

Every assignment that has been assigned shows up in the student view.


Part Three:How to Use QuickStart

Presentations

Every WileyPLUS course with QuickStart contains one presentation per chapter. Presentations can include selections

from the online text, PowerPoint slides, lecture notes, and more.


Click on “Prepare & Present.”

3. Using QuickStart Presentations


Click on “Presentations.”



Under “Find Presentations,” use the filters to select a chapter or All Chapters, and “QuickStart.” Then click on “GO.”



To preview each resource and to make it available to students, click on “Properties.”



Click on “Preview Presentation” to view the Presentation in its entirety.



To make this presentation available to students, check off the appropriate boxes under “Class Section Availability.”



Every presentation made available shows up in the “Read, Study and Practice” area by chapter.

3. Student View of QuickStart Presentations


Part Four:How to Copy & Edit

QuickStart Assignments

If you would like to add, reorganize, or change question policies in a QuickStart Assignment, you can do so using the Copy & Edit

function.


4. Copy & Edit: AssignmentsTo edit an assignment, click on “Properties.”


4. Copy & Edit: AssignmentsClick on “Copy & Edit.”


4. Copy & Edit: AssignmentsStep One: Provide the assignment with a new ID, new name, and new instructions, then click on “Next.”


4. Copy & Edit: AssignmentsStep Two: To remove or add questions, use the filters to locate the questions to change. If satisfied with the questions, click on “Next.” If not, click on “Go” to find the questions.


4. Copy & Edit: AssignmentsStep Two: Uncheck the unwanted questions, and check off those that will be added. Click on “Next.”


4. Copy & Edit: AssignmentsStep Three: Use the columns on the right to edit the Score or change the order of questions.


4. Copy & Edit: AssignmentsStep Four: To edit the policies, select the preferred options, including number of question attempts, Point Potential, and Question Assistance. Then, click on “Next.”


4. Copy & Edit: AssignmentsStep Five: On the Confirmation page, click on either “Assign Later” or “Assign to Class Sections.”


4. Copy & Edit: AssignmentsStep Six: The edited assignment can now be assigned as outlined in Part Two, but instead of selecting “QuickStart” in the filters, select “Me” (since this is YOUR version of the assignment.


Part Five:How to Copy & Edit

QuickStart Presentations

If you would like to add, reorganize, or change resources in a QuickStart Presentation, you can do so using the Copy & Edit

function.


5. Copy & Edit: Presentations

To edit a presentation, click on “Properties.”



Click on “Copy & Edit.”



Step One: Provide the presentation with a new name and new instructions, then click on “Next.”



Step Two: To remove or add resources, use the filters to locate the resources that will be changed. If satisfied with the resources, click on “Next.” If not, click on “Go” to find the resources.



Step Two: Uncheck the unwanted resources, and check off those that will be added. Click on “Next.”



Step Three: Use the columns on the right to change the order of resources.



Step Four: To make this presentation available to students, select the appropriate boxes, and then click on “Next.”



Step Five: Click on “Finish” on the Confirmation page to complete the process. The edited presentation is now complete.

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