Community FAQs

How to use the group pages(0 replies)

Created on 16th December 2011 14:09 by Mary Whitehouse

There doesn't seem to be a 'How to use the groups' section - or am I just not seeing it?

The add a topic button at the bottom of the screen is confusing members of my groups.

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How do I add favourite items to my public list?(5 replies)

Created on 13th June 2011 15:48 by annecarlill

Hi, On my public profile there is an area called 'List'. Can I put my favourite resources there so that I can ask other people to look at a resource? (I know how to add items to my private dashboard/profile.)

Jenifer Burden replied 331 days ago :

Yes - I've just clicked on your username in the message above, and found your lists for Quadratics and Directed Numbers. If you've any feedback do let us know.
Best wishes,
Jenifer

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Responding to the on line questionnaire(2 replies)

Created on 03rd May 2011 17:09 by Linda Needham

I tried to fill in the on line questionnaire , but you really have to be a teacher in a school as many of the questions relate to this. Can you add an intro to your advert that says do you teach in a school?

Linda Needham replied 373 days ago :

Thanks for your reply Ed, it was the STEM centre survey. The social network survey clearly says its about finding out about what teachers think. (Though you could find out what the wider STEM community think too). Good luck! Linda

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Uploading media(0 replies)

Created on 20th December 2010 14:49 by Jenifer Burden

You may share a varety of media files, such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and video in a group. Media may be added as part of a message, or directly into the 'Media' section for your group. All the media uploaded with messages will automatically be added under the 'Media' tab.

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More than one group leader(1 reply)

Created on 28th October 2010 17:07 by HelenR

Is it possible to have more than one person as group leader? How can I invite someone in my group to be a co-leader, so that they can also invite people to join the group?

Jenifer Burden replied 566 days ago :

Yes, other colleagues may be added as group leaders easily. Please email your group support link who will do this for you.

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How do I set up a group?(0 replies)

Created on 12th October 2010 14:40 by Jenifer Burden

If you would like to set up a community group please contact an Administrator at the National STEM Centre using the 'Suggest a group' link on your dashboard.

We will then get in touch with you to confirm the type of group you would like, who will be your group leader(s), and so on.

Once a group has been set up, the group leader may invite community members to join.

The group structure is flat - it is not possible to set up a 'group within a group', but

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What is the difference between Open, General and Closed groups?(2 replies)

Created on 12th October 2010 14:35 by Jenifer Burden

The community area has several different types of groups to serve different purposes.

All members of the community are automatically members of 'General' groups such as this one.

Any member of the community may choose to join an 'Open' group.

Membership of 'Closed' groups is monitored by the group leader(s) - send them a request if you would like to join a Closed group, but please note the groups may be Closed for a particular reason or period of time,

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Jenifer Burden replied 575 days ago :

Yes, your group support link will be happy to do this.

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How are messages in the community moderated?(0 replies)

Created on 12th October 2010 14:21 by Jenifer Burden

Messages from group members are not moderated before they are shared with the group. This keeps discussion within a group immediate.

However, we are very aware of the need to ensure a comfortable environment for the exchange of ideas and views.

If you find a particular post of comment to be offensive or inappropriate, please alert us. A moderator will check the post to make sure it does not breach the site Terms and Conditions. This review may result in the editing

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