The document provides instructions for using Agenda Builder in Centra to build the synchronous content for a curriculum area. It describes how to insert various files like text, graphics, PowerPoint presentations, audio, video and URLs. It also explains how to add tools like whiteboards, web safari, appshare and surveys. Instructions are provided for creating evaluations, using nesting features, and checking agendas in and out. The final sections cover creating a subject, uploading the agenda, creating an event, and editing enrollment.

1. Agenda Builder Introduction to Centra 7.5

2. What is Agenda Builder? Agenda Builder allows you to build the synchronous content for your curriculum area in Centra. With Agenda Builder you can insert text, graphics, PowerPoint Presentations, audio, video, multimedia files, and other files into an Agenda.

3. Agenda Builder Tool Bar Evaluation Survey Application Share Web Safari Whiteboard Paste Copy Cut Print Save Open New Delete

5. Adding Files To An Agenda When you insert files or a folder, it will appear in your Agenda.

6. Adding Tools Clicking on Whiteboard/Web Safari/Empty folder, etc. will cause space holders for them to appear in your agenda.

7. Inserting a URL into An Agenda Insert URL from the “Insert” menu. Title the URL, select the appropriate options, and type in the exact website address. The Available out of session box allows users to go to the URL before or after the event. If you leave the Use System Browser box unchecked, the webpage will be displayed in the media window, the same as the slides. If you check this box, a new browser window will open on each participant’s screen to navigate the URL. The former is recommended for new users.

8. Inserting a URL into An Agenda The website will appear in the agenda. You will see a preview of the website in Agenda Builder.

9. Adding a Whiteboard To An Agenda Insert Whiteboard or click on the Whiteboard icon. The Whiteboard will be placed in your agenda to be used in your session.

10. Adding a Web Safari To An Agenda You may add a Web Safari by clicking Insert, Web Safari or by clicking on the Web Safari icon. The Web Safari tool will allow you to enter the website address during the session.

11. Adding an Appshare To An Agenda You can insert an Appshare through the Insert Menu or by clicking on the Appshare icon. When you click on the Appshare during your session, you will be prompted to choose an application to share.

12. Adding A Survey To An Agenda Insert a survey into your agenda by clicking on the Survey icon on the menubar or by using the Insert menu.

13. Adding A Survey To An Agenda You will be prompted to type your survey question and responses. You may also change the color used to display each response.

14. Adding A Survey To An Agenda When you click OK, your survey placeholder will appear in the Agenda Builder with part of the question displayed. If you want to give it a name, right click on the placeholder and select Rename . Enter an appropriate Title. To edit the survey itself, right click the placeholder and select Properties . The Survey is displayed and will allow you to make any necessary changes.

15. Adding An Evaluation To An Agenda Insert an Evaluation by using the Insert menu or by clicking on the Evaluation icon in the toolbar. The Edit Item Properties screen appears. Name your evaluation and select each option to meet your needs. Select OK to create your evaluation.

16. Adding An Evaluation To An Agenda Create your evaluation in Agenda Builder. You can choose between Multiple Choice, Fill In the Blank, and Long Answer questions for your evaluation. Click Apply to publish each question.

21. Saving An Agenda Click the Save icon in the Agenda Builder toolbar. Browse to the folder in which you would like to save your Agenda and click Save . Your Agenda will be saved as a .saz file. Saz. stands for Symposium Agenda Zipped. It is important to note that you cannot edit the content on a slide of a saz file. Do your editing in your PowerPoint file.

22. Create A Subject Introduction to Centra 7.5

26. Searching For Your Subject You will be taken back to the Manage Subjects page. Position your cursor in the first text box and paste the name of your subject. You may also just type part of the name. Clicking the box in front of Subjects unassigned to events will quicken the search. Click Search .

27. Uploading Agenda Into A Subject 1. Find your event. 2. Click Add

28. Uploading An Agenda Into A Subject This screen above will appear. Click on Add Agenda .

30. Uploading An Agenda Into A Subject You will be returned to the Add Agenda screen. Click Done .

31. Checking Out an Agenda If you need to make changes to your agenda, you will need to check it out from the subject to which it is attached. To do this, go to Manage Subjects, search to find your agenda, and click on Cancel Check Out.

32. Checking Out an Agenda The screen will refresh and now Check Out will be an option. Click Check Out . The following screen will appear. If you decide to check out your agenda after the class is over, you will receive a reminder that all your recordings will be deleted.

34. Checking Out an Agenda You will receive a confirmation notice.

35. Checking In an Agenda Now, below your subject, you will have two options: Check In a new agenda or if you did not change the Agenda Cancel the Check Out.

36. Checking In An Agenda The process is the same as Adding an agenda the first time. 1. Click on Browse and navigate to find the correct saz. File. 2. Click on Checkpoint and then OK.

37. Create An Event & Edit Enrollment Introduction to Centra 7.5

39. Manage Events You will be taken to the folder structure on the system. Before you create an event in Centra, you need to navigate to the folder where that event will be kept. Although later, you will put your events in the folder for your department, for this class, click on the Centra Trainings link.

40. Manage Events Within that folder, select the PDE Class for Centra Leaders folder.

42. Event Creation Form Fill in the following: 1. Event Name: your event name is the same as the subject without the date. Dept Name, Class Name, Your Initial and Last Name i.e. CPD, Intro to Centra, MParker 2. Fill in the day, Time, Duration, Enrollment Limit

43. Event Creation Form Use the drop down menus to make your selections.

47. Edit Enrollment Add to Enrollment View if user is Enrolled or not.

48. Searching for Users Search for a user with their login, first name, or last name. OR Search by logins or names in alphabetical order.

49. Selecting Users Click the Enroll link behind an individual. OR Check the ones you want, and then click the Enroll Selected link.

50. Designating A Leader and Recorder 2. Designate a Leader by clicking the No you see displayed. It will toggle to Yes. 3. There is no need to designate a Recorder. The Leader is always a recorder and is given the opportunity to Publish the recording at the end of every session. You may select a Co-Presenter. A Co- Presenter can also be assigned after a session begins. 1. Click the Current Enrollment tab.

51. My Schedule When you go to My Schedule, you should see your new event displayed. If you need to edit the enrollment, it can be accessed from the View Enrollment link here.