Creator+ allows instructors and course creators to build
engaging and interactive learning materials directly in Brightspace, improving
engagement and simplifying grading and reporting. By leveraging existing
workflows with easy-to-use tools, users can build dynamic content and media
experiences that appeal to the love of learning, improve comprehension, and
achieve high engagement for instructors and learners.
The Layouts tool allows instructors to create panels that
add structure and help organize course content. This tutorial demonstrates how
to build Creator+ Layouts on the Content & Assessments page.
1. Navigate to the Content and Assessments page.
2. Locate the module in which you would like to
create the content.
3. Select Upload/Create.
4. Select Create a File.
5. In the MyFIRE Editor textbox, select the
Creator+ icon.
6. Select Insert Layout. Then select an option from
the following: Note: In mobile view, panels will stack. Two Panels - two
equally sized panels Two Thirds / One Third Panels - a large panel followed by
a smaller panel One Third / Two Thirds Panels - a small panel followed by a
larger panel Three Panels - three equally sized panels
7. Once an option is selected, the number of panels
selected will appear in the MyFIRE Editor textbox. Once the content is
published, the dashed outlines visible while editing the content will no longer
be visible.
8. Enter the desired content in each panel and
format using the MyFIRE Editor tools.
9. Select a panel for more formatting options.
10. If
desired, rearrange the layout by selecting the up and down arrows.
11. If
you would like to change which layout type you are using, select the convert
layout icons to switch layouts.
12. To
delete a layout, select the trash can icon.
13. To
remove a layout but keep the content you have already created, select the
Remove Layout icon.
14. Once
you have added a Layout, add additional text or content surrounding the layout
in the MyFIRE Editor textbox.