Eduvators.net Site Pages
Home Page
If you are not currently a member, you will automatically be directed to the Home page (https://www.eduvators.net/home) when you enter Eduvators.net. To go to the Home page of the Eduvators.net site, select the “Home” tab at the top of the screen or select the eduvators logo in the top left-hand corner. The Home page contains basic information about eduvators and educators.net, why you want to become a member, and how to become a member.
All Products Page
Every product that Eduvators offers is available on the “All Products” page (https://www.eduvators.net/all-products?tab=course). Select the “All Products” menu/tab and follow the instructions for navigating, locating, and selecting products. This is the easiest way to access products to watch or download.
Navigating the All Products Page
Below the All Products heading are tabs for each type of product Eduvators offers. There are courses, communities, events, digital products, live events, and more. As you select each product category, you'll see related information below the headings change.
Once you select a product category, topic subcategories appear. Therefore, products can also be located by these subcategories. For example, if you're looking for a course specifically on extended reality (XR), select the XR category, which will bring up all the courses related to XR. Another way to search for products is by using the search function. Locate the magnifying glass icon, and the search function is adjacent.
Type keywords and/or a description for the search, and it will locate a product that matches. It is important to note that only products within your selected category will be located. To find another type of product, first select the category, then use the search function.
Tip: The system returns you to your Dashboard when you click “View in Dashboard” always click on the “All Products” button at the top of the page for the easiest navigation.
Once you find a product or course you are interested in, select anywhere on its image or text to see a full description. Then click the ¬ at the top left-hand side of your screen to return to where you were.
For courses you've previously enrolled in, select the “Watch” button, and the course will begin. If it's a course that is not part of your membership type, if you want to take that course, you may be required to pay for that membership type. By selecting the “Enroll now” option, and you will be taken to the procedure to enroll in that membership.
Blog Page
This is where Eduvators explores particular topics further. Select the Blog tab or menu to navigate to the Blog page (https://www.eduvators.net/blog). Scroll down to see the latest blog, which appears on the left-hand side in desktop mode. It's the most prominent item that appears on the Blog page. Each blog has an image with an indicator of approximately how long it will take to read it. The name of the blog author appears under the blog image; an icon appears with either a symbol or letters. This icon depicts which category the blog pertains to. All blogs are categorized. The blog's title is included along with the leading sentences to provide you with a basic understanding of what might be contained within the blog.
To Read a Blog Post
Under the blog post title and leading sentences, select the “read more” option to read the post. On the far right-hand side of the blog post (in desktop mode), are other related posts you may have an interest in reading.
Sharing a Blog Post
Identify the blog to share on the Blog page. Select the “read more” option. A new page appears with the heading, image and full text of the blog. Underneath the heading are social media and email icons. Select an icon option to share or email the post.
Commenting on a Blog Post
Identify the blog to share on the Blog page. Select the “read more” option. A new page appears with the heading, image and full text of the blog. At the bottom of the blog post is your member profile image; next to it is a box that says, “write something.” Select the box to add and submit a comment about the blog. Next to the comment box are several icons including an arrow, emoji, image, and gif. Use the right arrow to post the comment. Select the emoji, image, and/or gif icon to add these items to the comment.
Blog Post Categories
All blog posts are categorized for easier identification. On the Blog Post page, locate the “Category” option. The default option is “all blogs.” To see and locate blogs within a particular category, select that category option.
Member Account and Dashboard
To access your account on Eduvators.net, select the person icon in the upper right-hand corner of the screen and select “Account” from the drop-down menu. The member’s “Dashboard” will appear. The dashboard’s menu appears on the left-hand side of the screen.
To turn the account dashboard menu on using a tablet or mobile device, locate the 3 horizontal lines (e.g., sandwich icon) in the log-in screen and select the icon. Next to the dashboard menu title is a down arrow. Select the arrow to expand the dashboard menu. On tablet and mobile devices, the dashboard menu will be hidden as members navigate and choose different options in the account dashboard. To return to the dashboard menu, select the sandwich icon and select the down arrow next to the dashboard menu title.
Below the Eduvators logo on the member account page is the member profile image, name, and number of points earned (if you have completed courses and other activities with points assigned).
Navigating Member Account and Dashboard
A summary section at the top of the member Dashboard page displays the number of courses, communities, and groups the member is enrolled in. Select any of the images to go to that section of your account.
The Eduvators logo is on the top, left-hand side of the dashboard menu. Select the Eduvators logo to navigate to the Eduvators.net Home page.
Each section and page of the dashboard includes a scroll bar. To navigate through each page, select and move the scroll bar up and down.
At the bottom of each dashboard section is an additional page and/or items navigation option. Locate the “View all” option with an arrow pointing to the right. Select the arrow, additional items will appear. For example, if you are in the course section of the dashboard, selecting “View all” will display all the courses a member is enrolled in.
Edit Member Profile
Adding/changing profile picture
Select the Profile option to add or edit a profile picture from the member account dashboard menu. Locate the profile image area, select the camera icon, locate and select an image file from the member gallery, and select upload. If you do not have a profile image in the member gallery, consult directions for uploading an image into the member gallery. When finished loading an image file, select “Save Change.”
Adding/editing username
Locate the first and last name text entry area under the “Personal Detail” heading, type your information in, and select “Save Change.”
2-Factor Authentication
Eduvators.net does not automatically require 2-factor authentication. To enable this security feature, from the member account dashboard menu, select the Profile option, locate the 2-factor authentication option, and select “Enable 2FA.” You will be directed through the process of setting up 2-factor authentication.
Change Account Email Address
From the member account dashboard menu, select the Profile option. Select the “your new email address” box underneath the “New email address” label. Type in the new email address. Select “Save Change.” Notice a message underneath the new email box appears indicating a confirmation email will be sent. Expect an email at the new email address within a minute or two. If you do not receive an email, check your spam folder.
Change Account Password
From the member account dashboard menu, select the Profile option. Locate the “Change Password” heading. In the password boxes located in this section, enter the current password, then the new password, confirm the new password, and select “Save Change.” Expect an email confirmation within a minute or two. If you do not receive an email, check your spam folder.
Courses Dashboard
For a summary view of the courses a member is enrolled in, select the “Courses” icon (from the main page of the member account dashboard) at the top or scroll down to the Courses section.
Select “Courses” or “Bundle Courses” from the member account dashboard menu for a detailed list of courses and courses that have been bundled into learning pathways (e.g. course bundles).
A page number indicator is at the bottom of the courses or bundle courses page. If a member has multiple pages of courses, other pages can be loaded using the left or right arrows next to the page number indicator.
Digital Products Dashboard
The digital products dashboard view differs from the general member or courses dashboards. For a detailed list of digital products, select “Digital Products” option from the member account dashboard menu. The digital products that have been acquired will appear in a list. You may search for a particular product using the “Search product” box at the top across from the “My Orders” heading.
The type of action each user can take with each digital product is indicated in the “Action” column. For example, select the “Download” action option to download a digital product.
If the list of digital products is too long for all to fit on the page/screen, a scroll bar appears. Select and move the scroll bar to move up and down the product list.
A product count indicator appears at the bottom of the page/screen. If multiple pages of products are available, click the right arrow to go to the next page of products or the left arrow to go to the previous page. You can set the number of products to display on each page by locating the box with the number of products per page (e.g., 10/page) and selecting the down arrow. Choose the setting for the number of products per page.
Order History Dashboard
To obtain a list of all products acquired from Eduvators.net, select the “Order History” option from the member account dashboard menu. This is where you locate the order number, the courses enrolled in and/or product purchased, the type of product and/or membership plan, product type, date of purchase, the payment method used, the amount of purchase, and much more. To see all information about the order, use the scroll bar at the bottom, select it, and move the bar to the right and left to move information across the screen. There is another navigation slide bar on the right side of the order history page. To move down or up the page, select the slide bar and move it in the direction of choice.
Members may obtain an invoice using the Order History option from the member account dashboard menu. Locate the “Action” column and select the invoice for the order of choice. An invoice .pdf file will appear within a new window. If the window/.pdf does not load, check your browser pop-up settings to allow pop-ups. From this window, you may download or print the invoice.
Subscription Dashboard
To obtain Eduvators.net member subscription information, select the “Subscription” option from the member account dashboard menu. Two subscription options are available: “Product Subscription” and “Site Subscription.” Select one of these options to view the related subscription information.
Canceling Your Subscription
To cancel your subscription, go to your Account. From the dashboard select the “Subscription” menu option, then select the “Site Membership” tab, scroll to the bottom of the page (the bottom of the box with the detailed plan description), select “Cancel Plan.” You will be able to access your courses, digital products, communities, and other resources until the last day of your current subscription. To cancel a “Free” membership, please contact us at [email protected].
Downloading Certificates
To obtain a copy of a member certificate, select the “Certificate” option from the member account dashboard menu, and select “Download” from the Action column. Eduvators highly recommend downloading copies of all certificates. Eduvators does not keep records of certificates earned once membership expires.
Email Opt-In/Out Settings
Members can opt-in or opt-out of receiving email notifications about the following: when a card payment fails, when you enroll in a course or product, and when a course instructor updates an assignment. To change the email settings, go to your account dashboard, scroll down, select the Settings menu option, toggle the desired notification feature on or off, and then select Save.
Eduvators.net Site Navigation
Eduvators Logo
Select the Eduvators logo in the upper right-hand corner of the site to navigate to the Home page.
Home Menu Tab
Select the “Home” menu tab to navigate to the Home page.
Member Image Icon
Select the member image icon in the upper right-hand corner of the screen in desktop mode to open the member account dashboard and menu or to log out of Eduvators.net.
Sandwich Icon
Select the sandwich (3 stacked, horizontal lines), in the upper left-hand corner of the screen on mobile device, to open the member account dashboard and menu.
Alarm Icon, Bell Icon
Select the alarm or bell icon to open and read notifications. When a notification has been sent, a blue circle will appear next to the icon with a number indicating the number of new, pending, or unread notifications.
Comment Bubble Icon
Select the comment bubble icon to open and read messages. When a notification has been sent, a blue circle will appear next to the icon with a number indicating the number of new, pending, or unread messages.
Magnifying Glass Icon
Select the magnifying glass icon to enable the search function.
What to Do When Menus Disappear
As you navigate through the Eduvators.net site, the site page menus may disappear. Refresh your web browser and the menus will reappear.
Tip: As new items, features, and information is being updated frequently on Eduvators.net, it is recommended that you refresh your browser regularly.
Communities
Eduvators.net communities can be found on the All Products page by selecting the Communities category. Everyone is a member of the “Eduvators Network” community. Click on “Communities” and then “View Community” to enter the community and begin interacting with fellow Eduvators.
Right now, there is only one community. As Eduvators grows in members, additional Communities will be formed. When Communities are added, to see detailed information about each community, select anywhere on its image and you will see a brief description of the community, the number of members, the number of posts, and a list of related communities.
A red circle with a number inside will appear on the community image for communities where a member has already joined. This symbol indicates the number of new, unread posts that are available in the community.
Community Channels
Each community has one or more channels. In desktop mode, the channels appear in a menu bar on the left side of the screen. On a mobile device, to open channels locate and select the “Channels” button under the channel heading.
New Channel Activity
Whenever new posts, comments, post likes, and other activity occur within a channel since the member last entered the community, a red circle with a number appears after the channel name. This indicates the number of new activities within the channel.
Follow Channels
Members can follow community channels. Select a specific Channel name/box. It will be highlighted in light blue, and three dots (ellipses) will appear at the end of the box. To follow a channel, select the ellipses and then select the flag labeled “Follow.” A “Following” label will appear under the channel title. A label “Not Following” appears under channels that have not been flagged to follow.
For channels flagged as “following”, the feed from that channel will populate the “My Feed” area.
Community Members and Member Search
In desktop mode only, a list of community members is located on the far-right side of the screen. Also included is information on the number of times that members have posted. The entire list may not be displayed, so to see additional members on the list, locate and select the “load more” option at the end of the list.
You can also search for members by entering their names in the search box next to the magnifying glass icon. The member search function locates members only for the community you are currently viewing.
Feed Search
A feed search function is also available within each community; look for the magnifying glass icon followed by a feed search box. This function allows you to locate posts that contain those keywords.
Community Posts
Not every channel allows members to submit a post and/or only allows individuals with a particular type of membership to post. You will know if you have access to post when you select a channel. If you do not see an option to start a post on that channel, then the type of membership you have does not allow posting in this channel.
If you do have access to post, when you select a channel within a community, your user profile picture/icon will appear in the middle of the screen above other posts within the channel. You also see the box that contains the words “write something” with three dots (ellipses). Select the box, then a “Create a post” pop-up window appears along with your profile picture, and several options for creating a post.
Begin by typing in the “What's on your mind” box below your profile picture. Continue the post message. When complete, select “post.”
Post Options
There are several post options. You can add a color to your post by selecting one of the color icons. Additionally, media can be added to a post. The post dialogue box includes an image icon, a video icon, a text icon, and a graph image icon followed by 3 dots (ellipses). To add an image to a post, select the image icon, a button labeled “upload” appears. The next step is to choose an image and select “upload” to load the image into the member media gallery. The same steps are followed to load other media types (e.g., video, document, etc.) into the gallery. Media from the gallery can be inserted in a post. Refer to the Member Media Gallery in this guide for more information and instructions.
Removing Media from a Post
Within a post, hover the mouse over or tap on (with mobile device) the media item. A red trash can appears in the upper right-hand corner of that media item. Select the trash can icon to delete the item. Deleting an item from a post does not, however, delete it from the member gallery. It remains in the gallery so that it may be retrieved and used again.
Editing a Post
Locate the post you want to edit or change. In desktop mode, posts appear in the middle of the screen. On a mobile device, tap on the channel name to open posts.
On the top line of the post is the member profile image and name. Across from these are three dots (ellipses). Select the ellipses to open the post edit menu.
Save Post Option. Select this menu option to save a post (if it is your own post). Select the “Saved Posts” option to locate and take any desired actions on the post. The post will remain in the saved posts feed until it is removed. The Saved Posts option is located under the Eduvators logo and the community’s image. To remove the post, locate and select the 3 dots (ellipses) and a menu with options appears. Select the “unsave” option to remove it.
“Turn on notifications” option: Select this menu option to turn on or off notifications associated with the post. Members can toggle the notifications option on and off to receive notifications regarding any comments or likes of the post.
View Post. To view the full post, select the “View Post” menu option.
Copy Post Link. To copy and share a link to the post, select the “Copy post link” menu option. Select the Copy post link option, a message will appear indicating the link has been copied. Open another file, email, application, etc. and paste the copy link.
Edit Post: Select this menu option to edit a post (if it is your own post). The Edit post option will not appear if you are not the author of the post. Select the “Edit Post” option and make any necessary changes. When finished, select “Update.”
Delete Post: Select this menu option to delete a post (if it is your own post). The Delete Post option will not appear if you are not the author of the post.
Hide: Select this menu to hide the post from the channel feed.
Actions on Other Member’s Posts
There are 3 actions you may take on another member’s posts. You can “like” it, “comment” on it, or “save” it to your post feed. These actions appear as icons at the bottom of the post.
Liking Another Member’s Post or Comment. Locate the “Like” option at the bottom of the post or comment. In desktop mode, hover the mouse over the option and emojis will appear. On a mobile device, tap on the option to uncover the emojis. Select the emoji of choice to attach to the post or comment.
Commenting on Another Member's Post or Comment. Locate and select the “Comment” option at the end of the post or under another comment. A dialog box will appear along with your user profile image. Write a comment in the dialog box. Next to the dialogue box are several icons, a right arrow, an emoji, an image, and a gif. Selecting the right arrow icon will post the comment. Select the emoji, image, and gif icons to include one or more of them with the comment then select the right arrow icon to post the comment.
Editing a Comment. Locate and select the comment you would like to edit, 3 dots (e.g., ellipses) will appear. Select the ellipses and there will be two options for editing the comment: Edit and Delete. Select the “Edit” menu option to edit the comment text and/or add an emoji, image, or gif. When done editing, select the right arrow icon to re-post the edited comment. Each comment contains a timestamp so the newly edited comment should have the newest timestamp.
Saving a Post. Select this menu option to “Save” the post (if you are not the author) to your post feed.
What does the “@” Symbol Mean and How Should I Use it?
In posts and post comments an “@” symbol followed by a member name may appear. Using the “@” symbol triggers automated actions. First, if the member has notifications turned on they will receive a notification and email message indicating there has been activity on their post/comment. The post or comment will also show up in that member's feed.
Posting a Poll
Posting multiple choice polls is an excellent method for engaging network members. To create a “Poll,” begin a post. A dialogue box appears with instructions. Delete or type over the text to add your own poll question. Under the “Add” poll heading, select or tap on “Option 1” and type a poll response choice. Repeat this for “Option 2” and so forth. To include more response options, select or tap on the “+ Add option” button. When you are finished entering options, select the down arrow next to the “+add option” button. Polls have 2 default settings. First, people can only choose 1 answer. Second, people will not have the opportunity to add their own option. To change these default settings, select the down arrow next to the “+Add option” button. A drop-down menu appears with 2 setting options “allow people to choose multiple answers” and “Allow anyone to add options”. Select one or both settings by clicking or tapping the selection box.
Videos, images, and other media can be included with “Polls.” To add media, in the “Add to your post” box, select the 3 dots (ellipses) and media options will appear.
Eduvators Network Community
Every member is enrolled in the Eduvators Network Community.
# Introductions Channel
Eduvators recommends that members introduce themselves to the Eduvators Network. To do so, locate the # Introductions Channel in the Eduvators Network Community and submit a self-introduction post. Please keep your privacy in mind when posting any information. Therefore, you may or may not want to include any personal details. What we do suggest you include in your self-introduction posts are: what type(s) of institution you teach at (e.g., secondary school or college or university), what subjects or disciplines and grade level(s) you teach, and particular expertise and interests you have. Additionally include key words or pieces of information others would use to search, locate, and collaborate with you.
Member Media Gallery
Each member has their own media gallery where images, documents, and other media for posts are stored. Each member has limits on the size and number of media that can be saved in their gallery. Therefore, we highly recommend rather than uploading media into the gallery, saving the media elsewhere and share in posts via a hyperlink.
Loading Media in the Gallery
Any time a member is prompted to “upload" media, selecting the “upload” option will open a dialog box with the option to “upload from gallery.” Select the “upload” button to upload media. Each type of media has size limitations, and the size parameters will be displayed during the upload process.
Selecting Media to Include in a Post
In the member’s media Gallery, select the item (e.g., image, video, document) to include in a post. A green check mark will appear in the upper right-hand corner of the selected item. A “Select” button will also appear in the lower right-hand corner of the gallery area. Choose the “select” option, and the chosen media will appear in the post. Because a members’ media gallery has limitations on the amount and size of media that can be stored, another (and recommended) option for sharing documents and videos is to include a link within the text/content of the post.
Issues Uploading Media Into the Media Gallery
Issues loading videos in media Gallery
The video must be in an MP4 format/file. Any other type of video file cannot be loaded.
Issues loading any media in the Gallery
There are size limitations on all media files. If the file is too large, it will not load.
Gallery Media Options
There are 4 options for media that are uploaded in the member gallery: Edit, Download, Insert, Move, and Delete.
Edit Media
The “edit” option allows you to rename the media file. To edit, select the file image, then the edit option, and select update.
Inserting Gallery Media in a Post
Select anywhere on the chosen media image. A green box appears around the media, and a checkmark appears in the upper right-hand corner of the box. Additionally, a “select” option appears in the lower right-hand corner of the desktop or tablet screen and at the bottom of your mobile device screen. Use the “select” option to load the media into a post.
Gallery Organization and Folders
The Gallery is organized similarly to other file management systems you typically use on your desktop computer, tablet, and mobile device. The Gallery consists of a main file storage area for each type of media file. To identify which media storage area you are currently using, locate a title and icon in the upper left-hand corner of the gallery box (e.g., Image, Video, File, or Doc). A file management path is also provided next to the gallery area title.
Creating Subfolders
Members can create folders and subfolders to organize their gallery and media.
Wherever you are in the gallery, the file management path appears in the upper left-hand side of the gallery area. Select the “add folder” option. Additionally, members can create subfolders within folders. To return to the gallery's main area, select “Home” in the file folder path.
About Eduvators Courses
Asynchronous Courses
All courses offered within the Eduvators network are asynchronous, allowing participants to engage with course materials at their own pace and according to their schedules. We encourage you to post questions or comments about courses in the Eduvators Network community #Discussion channel, where you can interact with your members and instructors, fostering a learning community and engagement.
Course Formats
Eduvators courses are available in standard and SCORM-based formats (including microlearning courses).
Standard Course Format. The standard course format is the simplest course format and easiest for lesson interaction and navigation. These types of courses typically include text, images, videos, audio clips, and hyperlinks.
SCORM-based Course Format. SCORM-based courses contain interactive features that require additional navigation steps. One, more, or all chapters and lessons within this type of course may be SCORM-based. SCORM-based lessons are denoted by a video icon and the label “SCORM/html” under the lesson heading in the Course Content menu. Eduvators provides a short course to instruct users on this type of course called Controls and Navigation for SCORM Courses and Lessons.
Most courses (both standard and SCORM-based) have one or more chapters and one or more lesson(s) within each chapter. Microlearning courses tend to be one-chapter, one-lesson courses.
Course Bundles/Learning Pathways
Locating and Starting Course Bundles/Learning Pathways from All Products Page. If a course bundle/learning pathway is included with your membership, open the Course Bundles/Learning Pathways category on the All Products page a “View Bundle” button is indicated. If the bundle/learning pathway is not included, an “Enroll Now” button will denote that another membership level or additional purchase is necessary.
To determine which membership level is necessary, open the Course Bundles/Learning Pathways category on the All Products page, click on the picture of the specific bundle/pathway to open the landing page. Locate the FAQs where the membership level is indicated.
Locating and Starting Course Bundles/Learning Pathways from Member Dashboard. All course bundles/learning paths that are included in your membership level will appear in your member account. Open you account and select the “Bundle Course” menu option in the dashboard on the left.
Structured and Unstructured Course Bundles/Learning Pathways. There are both “structured” and “unstructured” course bundles/learning pathways. Unstructured means you may take the courses in this bundle in any order you choose. You are not required to finish one course before you can begin another. Structured means courses must be taken and completed in the prescribed order in which they appear in the bundle. The second and subsequent courses in the bundle will not open until the preceding course is completed.
Navigating Within All Courses
Course Content Menu. A course content menu appears on the left-hand side of all courses. This menu provides you with a table of contents and a gauge for determining progress in completing the course. All chapters and lessons are listed on the menu. For each chapter, a lesson counter appears at the end of the chapter title to let you know how many lessons are included in the chapter. You can select any chapter to review if there are not prerequisites that must be completed. Additionally, it is always recommended that you go through the chapters and lessons in order the first time you take the course.
Chapter and Lesson Completion Gauge: A “timeline” gauge appears to the left of the list of chapters and lessons in the Course Content menu. Each chapter and lesson has a node on the timeline. The node is empty when the chapter or lesson has not been started. The node will turn blue once a lesson has started. The lesson and chapter nodes will change to green with a checkmark once the lesson and chapter have been completed.
Course Content Menu Scroll Bar: If the list of chapters and lessons in the course menu is longer than what will fit on the screen, a scroll bar will appear on the right-hand side of the Course Content menu. Select and move the bar up and down to scroll through all the information in the menu.
Starting a Course: In the Course Content menu, open the first chapter and start lessons. Select (click on or tap) the down arrow to the right of the Chapter heading to open the Chapter. Alternatively, click or tap anywhere on the Chapter heading to open it.
Starting a Lesson: To start the lesson, in the Course Content menu, select (click or tap) anywhere on the lesson title. SCORM-based lessons may take a few seconds to load. Also, there may be an additional step to start the lesson such as selecting a “Start” button or a down arrow under the title.
Moving to the Next Lesson. When you have completed a lesson, select the “Complete and Continue” button at the bottom of the screen to start the next lesson.
Replaying Chapters and/or Lessons. To replay a chapter or lesson you have previously completed, select “mark incomplete” at the bottom of the screen. Now, you should be able to re-access the chapter and/or lesson. This may take a few seconds. If it does not work, try refreshing your browser. The button at the bottom of the screen should have changed from “Mark Incomplete” to “Complete and Continue.”
Completing Lessons, Chapters, and Courses
Complete and Continue. Upon completing a lesson and/or chapter, selecting “Complete and Continue” is essential. After completing all chapters and lessons, you will receive a “Congratulations! You have completed this course“ message. If a certificate accompanies the successful completion of a course, and if you haven’t received the “Congratulations! You have completed this course“ message, a certificate will not be issued. Please return to the chapters and lessons to remedy the situation and ensure they have all been completed. Note that completed chapters and lessons will have a green checkmark in the progress gauge on the left-hand side of the Course Content menu if they have been completed. If any do not have a checkmark, return and review to ensure you have completed that item, then select “Complete and Continue.”
SCORM-based Course Navigation
Scorm-based courses have additional navigation and user control options available. Eduvators provides a short course to instruct users on the common options for this type of course called Controls and Navigation for SCORM Courses and Lessons.
Progress Indicator: In the top right corner of the screen, an indicator (appears as a circle) depicting the percentage of the course or lesson that has been completed. This indicator allows you to gauge your progress.
Up Arrow: Select the up arrow to move up through the content in a lesson.
Down Arrow: Select the down arrow to move down through the content in a lesson.
Scroll Bar: If a section of the lesson or course extends beyond one screen length, a scroll bar will appear on the right-hand side of the screen. Select and move the scroll bar up and down to navigate the content.
Full-Screen Mode: View the chapter/lesson content in full screen mode by selecting the "View in full screen" button in the upper right-hand corner of the course lesson. To exit full-screen mode, use the escape key. Alternatively, you will find an "X" in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. Click on the "X" to exit full-screen mode.
Start Lesson: Select the down arrow on the course's initial landing page/header to begin the lesson.
Open Chapter/Lesson Progress Column: Select the icon (the "sandwich" icon depicted as three horizontal lines on the left-hand side of the screen next to the Course Content menu) to open the Chapter/Lesson Progress column. Select the lines again to close the column.
Chapter/Lesson Progress Column. This column provides the table of contents for the chapter or lesson with indicators to depict your location and progress in a chapter/lesson. The lessons completed will have a checkmark, and the current lesson will show the percentage of the chapter or lesson completed. You can also move forward and backward between chapters or lessons.
Progress Indicator Gauge: In courses that use SCORM-based lessons, in the top right corner of the screen, an indicator (appears as a circle) depicting the percentage of the course or lesson that has been completed. This indicator allows you to gauge your progress.
Progress Indicator Bar: In micro-learning SCORM-based courses, each lesson section is designated by a dot on a progress indicator bar. Click on the corresponding dot to move to that section or select the arrows above and below the bar to move from section to section.
Next Section: To move to the next section of the lesson, select the down arrow below the progress indicator bar.
Previous Section: To move to the previous section of the lesson, select the up arrow above the progress indicator bar.
Replay: A circular icon will appear under the Progress Indicator Bar at the end of a microlearning course. Select (click or tap) the icon to return to the beginning of the course.
Lesson Continuation Functions: As you progress through longer lessons, one or more continuation functions will appear. Sometimes, the function appears as a “down arrow” with or without accompanying words or instructions. Other times, it appears as a bar with a label or instructions. Selecting the arrows or bars will move to the next section of the lesson. The Chapter and Lesson continuation "function" may appear differently. The action is still the same; select the function to progress further. Below are two examples of how a function may appear in a course (e.g. a Continue Bar, an “X of X” Lesson Counter, etc.).
Interactive Course Features
Accordion Feature: Information is provided in an interactive accordion format. Select the plus “+” icon at the end of each row to display additional information.
Flashcard Grid Feature: Information is provided using interactive flashcards. Select the circular arrows at the corner of the card to flip it over for more information, then select the arrow to flip it back again.
Stacked Flash Cards Feature: Information is provided using interactive flashcards. Select the circular arrows at the corner of the card to flip it over. To move to the next card, select the right arrow. To move to a previous card, select the left arrow. The "X of X" progress bar at the bottom displays the number of cards included in the stack and indicates which card you are currently on.
“Hotspot” Feature: An image containing further information or guidance using a “hotspot” is displayed. The “hotspot” appears as a flashing icon. Select (click on or tap) a hotspot to obtain further information, then select the hotspot again to hide the information.
Interactive Tabs/Table Feature: Information is provided using interactive tabs within a table grid. Select the topic tab at the top to reveal information about that topic. If there are more than four topics, navigation arrows will appear next to the list of tabs as you hover over them. Select the right arrow to move to the next top and the left arrow to return to the previous topic.
Interactive Processes: Information is provided using an interactive feature to outline a process. Select Start to move to the first step in the process. Select the right arrow to move to the next step or the left arrow to move to the previous step. The counter at the bottom indicates the number of steps in the process and which step you are currently on.
Videos in Courses
Many of our courses include videos. When the video contains narration, we ensure it contains closed captioning. Some videos do not include narration; in those cases, a description of the video content is provided for accessibility. To turn closed captioning on, select the video’s settings (e.g., the sprocket icon), select the subtitles/CC option, and then select a language for subtitles.
Eduvators.net Help and Support Options
Eduvators.net has multiple help and support options using the AI Assistant, Chatbot, Chatbox, Help Center features.
Locating Help and Support
The AI Assistant, Chatbot, Chatbox, and Help Center are located on your screen's lower right-hand side and appear as a blue circle with a white comment icon in the middle.
Enabling Help and Support
To enable or open an AI Assistant, Chatbot, Chatbox, Help Center feature, select the circle or icon to open.
Closing Help/Support Feature
To close the AI Assistant, Chatbot, Chatbox, Help Center, locate the blue circle in the lower left-hand corner of your screen. When the feature is open, a down arrow appears in the circle. Select the arrow to close the help feature. The blue circle functions as an “on/off” toggle. Select once to open and again to close.
Help Menu and Options
Once the AI Assistant, Chatbot, Chatbox, Help Center, is opened or enabled, a pop-up menu opens with 3 options for getting information, help, and support. If the pop-up menu does not appear, check that pop-ups are enabled in your web browser. You may need to enable pop-ups or unblock Eduvators.net in your browser if necessary.
“Ask Our Eduvators AI Assistant” Option
About the “Ask Our Eduvators AI Assistant” Option. Eduvators.net has an automated AI assistant that can answer most member questions. We recommend you begin with this help option, as it is available anytime and anywhere, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
Using the AI Assistant: The first help option is the “Ask our Eduvators AI assistant” with an arrow pointing to the right. Select anywhere on the title or arrow to start the AI Assistant feature.
The AI Assistant menu and/or dialogue box appears. Any previous chat discussions appear in the box.
Starting an AI Assistant Conversation. At the bottom of the box is a button with a plus sign and label “New Conversation.” Select anywhere on this button to start a new conversation with the AI Assistant.
A dialogue box appears at the bottom. Type a question or message in the box and press enter or select the right arrow.
Navigating the AI Assistant. To navigate in and out of the AI Assistant menu or dialogue box and/or to open previous conversations, at the very top of the menu box you'll see a light blue or light grey band with an arrow pointing to the left. Select that arrow to go to the previous step or menu.
Opening and/or Continuing Previous AI Assistant Conversations. Select the “Ask our Eduvators AI assistant” option. A menu or dialogue box appears with a list of previous AI Assistant conversations. A dark-gray scroll bar will appear on the right. Select the scroll bar and drag it up and down to see the list of all previous AI Assistant conversations. Each AI Assistant conversation appears with 2 lines of text. The first line of the content or text of the AI Assistant conversation appears. The second line below indicates it was a Chatbot (e.g., AI Assistant) conversation and how long ago the conversation took place. Select on either line of text and the AI Assistant conversation will open in a dialogue box. You may scroll up and down through the AI Assistant conversation and continue the conversation.
“Send Us a Message” Help Option
About the “Send Us a Message” Option. By using “Send Us a Message” option, members can request the Eduvators Team take over the help conversation whenever necessary. Our support team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Using the “Send Us a Message” Option. Select anywhere on that “Send Us a Message” menu item or the arrow pointing to the right at the end of the menu item.
The chat menu and/or dialogue box appears. Any previous chat discussions appear in the box.
Starting a New Conversation. At the bottom of the box is a button with a plus sign and label “New Conversation.” Select anywhere on this button to start a new conversation.
A dialogue box appears at the bottom with the words “Type a message.” Type a question or message in the box and press enter or select the right arrow at the end of the box.
Navigating the Chat Box. To navigate in and out of the chat dialogue box and or to open previous conversations, at the very top of the menu box you'll see a light blue or light grey band with an arrow pointing to the left. Select that arrow to go to the previous step or menu.
Opening and/or Continuing Previous Chat Conversations. Select the “Send Us a Message” option. A menu or dialogue box appears with a list of previous chat conversations. A dark gray scroll bar will appear on the right. Select the scroll bar and drag it up and down to see the list of all previous chat conversations. Each chat conversation appears with 2 lines of text. The first line of the content or text of the conversation appears. The second line below that indicates the chat conversation took place and how long ago the conversation took place. Select either line of text and the chat conversation will open in a dialogue box. You may scroll up and down through the conversation and continue the chat conversation.
Browse Articles from our Help Center Option
About the Browse Articles from our Help Center Option. The third option for help or support is the Eduvators.net Help Center. The Help Center contains articles and other helpful resources for learning about the Eduvators Network, memberships, using Eduvators.net, and more.
Using the Browse Articles from our Help Center Option. There are 2 methods for using this option. First, hover over the words “Help Center”, which contains a hyperlink. A line appears under these two words and you can navigate directly to the Help Center by selecting the link. Or you may go directly to the Help Center using this URL/link: https://eduvators.simplebase.co/en
Another way to use the Help Center is by opening and clicking on topics that appear below the “Browse Articles from our Help Center” menu option. Select each topic line that appears below. If there are any articles or further resources available within that topic category, they will appear. This feature functions using an accordion format. If additional articles or topics are available, they will appear. Select each one until no further articles/topics appear or you find one to select. Select the article/topic again to open it in a new window/tab within your browser.
To close the article, select the “x” in the upper right-hand corner of the browser window tab and you return to the Eduvators.net site on the previous page and help option.
Contacting Eduvators
There are multiple methods for contacting Eduvators, Eduvators.net, or Eduvators LLC. You may direct message us using the Chatbot in the lower right-hand corner of any Eduvator.net page. Other means of contact include: email at [email protected] or phone us at 888.308.3902 or mail us at 12425 S. Keeney Rd, Spokane, WA 99224.