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Expand Up @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ Configure Open edX Discussions - Legacy

.. tags:: educator, how-to

.. note:: This is the legacy way to create a discussion component (for installations running the Palm or earlier releases; the new method was released in Quince, December 2023). View the latest way to create a discussion component in :ref:`Configure Open edX Discussions`.
.. warning:: This is the legacy way to create a discussion component (for installations running the Palm or earlier releases; the new method was released in Quince, December 2023). View the latest way to create a discussion component in :ref:`Configure Open edX Discussions`.

You can add discussion components to a unit to pose questions about other
components, such as videos or text, in the unit. A discussion component gives
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+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| Review Date | Working Group Reviewer | Release |Test situation |
+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| 2025-04-13 | sarina | Sumac | Since these instructions are for pre-Quince instances, they |
| | | | will always fail on Quince and later releases. |
| | | | No further review of this page is needed moving forward. |
+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
| 03/17/2025 | Leira (Curricu.me) | Sumac | Fail (https://github.com/openedx/docs.openedx.org/issues/907)|
+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------------------------------------+
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.. tags:: educator, how-to

.. admonition:: Install the Notes Application

In order for the Notes Application to work, it must be installed on your Open edX instance.
Please contact your site administrator to enable the `Notes Tutor Plugin <https://github.com/overhangio/tutor-notes>`_.

The notes application can be optionally enabled to allow learners to easily create organized
text notes for any text, problem, or video transcript content within a course. These notes are
then centrally stored for review in the Notes area of the course
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#. From the **Configure notes** modal, select the toggle to enable or disable the notes application.

#. Select **Apply** to save your configuration changes.
.. image:: /_images/educator_how_tos/enable_notes.png
:width: 500
:alt: The Configure Notes modal

#. Select **Save** to save your configuration changes.

.. seealso::

:ref:`Notes Tool` (how-to)

:ref:`Adding Pages to a Course` (how to)

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+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
| Review Date | Working Group Reviewer | Release |Test situation |
+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
| | | | |
| 2024-04-14 | sarina | Sumac | Pass |
+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
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.. tags:: educator, how-to

.. warning:: This problem type is a prototype, and is not supported. By
default, the ability to create these problems is not enabled in Studio. You
must change the advanced settings in your course before you can create
problems with LaTeX. Use this problem type with caution.

If you have an problem that is already written in LaTeX, you can use this
problem type to easily convert your code into XML. After you paste your code
into the LaTeX editor, you make a few adjustments.

.. note:: If you want to use LaTeX to typeset mathematical expressions
in problems that you haven't yet written, use any of the other
problem templates together with `MathJax <http://www.mathjax.org>`_.
For more information about how to create mathematical expressions in
Studio using MathJax, see :ref:`MathJax in Studio`.

.. image:: /_images/educator_how_tos/ProblemWrittenInLaTeX.png
:alt: Image of a problem written in LaTeX

Create a Problem Written in LaTeX
*********************************

To create a problem written in LaTeX, follow these steps.

#. Enable the policy key in your course.

#. In Studio, click **Settings**, and then click **Advanced Settings**.
#. In the field for the **Enable LaTeX Compiler** policy key, change
**false** to **true**.
#. At the bottom of the page, click **Save Changes**.

#. In the unit where you want to create the problem, click **Problem**
under **Add New Component**, and then click the **Advanced** tab.
#. Click **Problem Written in LaTeX**.
#. In the component editor that appears, click **Edit**.
#. In the lower left corner of the component editor, click **Launch
LaTeX Source Compiler**.
#. Replace the example code with your own code. You can also upload a Latex
file into the editor from your computer by clicking **Upload** in the bottom
right corner.
#. In the lower left corner of the LaTeX source compiler, click **Save &
Compile to Open edX XML**.
.. warning:: LaTeX editor support was removed with the rollout of the new Course Authoring-based Text Editor in the Redwood release.

.. seealso::

Expand All @@ -58,8 +18,6 @@ To create a problem written in LaTeX, follow these steps.

:ref:`Award Partial Credit in a Numerical Input Problem` (how-to)

:ref:`Work with Latex Code` (how-to)

:ref:`Manage Numerical Input Problem` (how-to)


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+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
| Review Date | Working Group Reviewer | Release |Test situation |
+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
| | | | |
| 2025-04-1 | sarina | Sumac | Pass |
+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
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.. _Notes Tool:

Enable the Notes Tool
About the Notes Tool
#####################

.. tags:: educator, how-to
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You must enable the Notes tool before learners can use it. To enable the Notes
tool, follow these steps.

.. admonition:: Install the Notes Application

In order for the Notes Application to work, it must be installed on your Open edX instance.
Please contact your site administrator to enable the `Notes Tutor Plugin <https://github.com/overhangio/tutor-notes>`_.
See :ref:`Enable Notes` for more details.

#. In Studio, from the **Content** menu select **Pages & Resources**.

#. Click the gear icon on the **Notes** card shown on this page.

#. From the **Configure notes** modal, select the toggle to enable or disable the notes application.

#. Select **Apply** to save your configuration changes.
.. image:: /_images/educator_how_tos/enable_notes.png
:width: 500
:alt: The Configure Notes modal

#. Select **Save** to save your configuration changes.

.. seealso::


:ref:`Enable Notes` (how-to)

:ref:`RecommenderXBlock` (how-to)

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+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
| Review Date | Working Group Reviewer | Release |Test situation |
+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
| | | | |
| 2024-04-14 | sarina | Sumac | Pass |
+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
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:ref:`Work with HTML code` (how-to)

:ref:`Work with Latex Code` (how-to)


**Maintenance chart**

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Use the Outline to Publish a Unit
=======================================

To publish a unit from the outline, select the **Publish** option from the kebab menu
To publish a unit from the outline, select the **Publish** option from the kebab (3-dot) menu
of the unit.

.. image:: /_images/educator_how_tos/outline-publish-icon-unit.png
Expand All @@ -226,6 +226,10 @@ changes so that Studio reverts to the last published version of the unit.
To discard changes and revert the Studio version of the unit to the last
published version, select **Discard Changes** in the status panel.

.. image:: /_images/educator_how_tos/discard_draft_changes.png
:width: 300
:alt: The Course Outline page the publish option highlighted for a unit.

.. caution::
When you discard changes to a unit, the changes are permanently deleted. You
cannot retrieve discarded changes or undo the action.
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+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
| Review Date | Working Group Reviewer | Release |Test situation |
+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
| 03/19/2025 | John (Curricu.me) | Sumac | Pass |
| 2025-03-19 | John (Curricu.me) | Sumac | Pass |
+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
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:ref:`Manage the Full Screen Image Tool` (how-to)

:ref:`Work with Latex Code` (how-to)


**Maintenance chart**

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.. tags:: educator, how-to

.. note:: LaTeX editor support was removed with the rollout of the new Course Authoring-based Text Editor in the Redwood release.


.. ==========================
.. Enable the LaTeX Processor
.. ==========================

.. The LaTeX processor is not enabled by default. To enable it, you have to change
.. the advanced settings in your course.

.. #. In Studio, select **Settings**, and then select **Advanced Settings**.

.. #. In the field for the **Enable LaTeX Compiler** policy key, change **false**
to **true**.

.. #. At the bottom of the page, select **Save Changes**.

.. ==============================================
.. Add a Text Component that Contains LaTeX Code
.. ==============================================

.. When the LaTeX processor is enabled, you can create a Text component that
.. contains LaTeX code.

.. #. In the unit where you want to create the component, select **Text** under
**Add New Component**, and then select **E-text Written in LaTeX**. The new
component is added to the unit.

.. #. Select **Edit** to open the new component.

.. #. At the bottom of the component editor, select **Launch Latex Source
Compiler**.

The LaTeX editor opens.

.. image:: /_images/educator_how_tos/HTML_LaTeXEditor.png
:alt: The LaTeX editor.
:width: 500

.. #. Add your LaTeX code. To do this, complete either of the following
procedures.

* In the **High Level Source Editing** field, add your LaTeX code.

* To upload a LaTeX file from your computer, select **Upload**.

.. #. Select **Save & Compile to edX XML**.

.. #. On the unit page, select **Preview** to verify that your content looks
correct in the LMS.

If you see errors, go back to the unit page. Select **Edit** to open the
component again, and then select **Launch Latex Source Compiler** to edit
the LaTeX code.

.. _import latex code:

.. ****************************************
.. Import LaTeX Code into a Text Component
.. ****************************************

.. You can import LaTeX code into a Text component. You might do this, for
.. example, if you want to create "beautiful math" such as the math in the
.. following image.

.. .. image:: /_images/educator_how_tos/HTML_LaTeX_LMS.png
.. :alt: Math formulas created with LaTeX in a Text component.

.. .. warning::
.. The LaTeX processor that Studio uses to convert LaTeX code to XML is a third
.. party tool. We recommend you use this feature with caution. If you use
.. the tool, make sure you work with your partner manager.
.. warning:: LaTeX editor support was removed with the rollout of the new Course Authoring-based Text Editor in the Redwood release.

.. seealso::

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+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
| Review Date | Working Group Reviewer | Release |Test situation |
+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
| | | | |
| 2025-04-13 | sarina | Sumac | Pass |
+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
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Expand Up @@ -45,7 +45,6 @@ When you use the visual editor, you can also perform the following tasks.

* :ref:`Add a Link in a Text Component`
* :ref:`Add an Image to a Text Component`
* :ref:`Import LaTeX Code<import latex code>`

.. _Add an Image to a Text Component:

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:ref:`Manage the Full Screen Image Tool` (how-to)

:ref:`Work with Latex Code` (how-to)


**Maintenance chart**

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Expand Up @@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ When you add beta testers, note the following.

* If the beta test starts before the course **Enrollment Start Date**, testers
cannot enroll themselves in your course. However, you can enroll the beta
testers prior to the **Enrollment Start Date**.
testers prior to the **Enrollment Start Date**. See :ref:`Enroll Learners in a Course`.

* If you add the beta testers after the defined start of the beta test, and
they are enrolled in the course, they see your course on their **Current
Expand All @@ -58,13 +58,17 @@ When you add beta testers, note the following.
Add or Remove Individual Beta Testers
===============================================

.. note:: If the beta test starts before the **Enrollment Start Date** of your
course, you must also :ref:`manually enroll the beta tester<Enroll Learners in a Course>`.

#. View the live version of the course.
#. :ref:`View the live version of your course<View Published Content>`.

#. Select **Instructor**, and then select **Membership**.

#. In the **Course Team Management** section, select **Beta Testers**.

.. image:: /_images/educator_how_tos/individual_beta_enrollment.png

#. Under the list of users who currently have that role, enter the email address
or username of the person you want to add.

Expand All @@ -73,14 +77,13 @@ Add or Remove Individual Beta Testers
The person who you added appears in the list of beta testers.


.. note:: If the beta test starts before the **Enrollment Start Date** of your
course, you can also enroll the beta tester. See :ref:`Enrollment`.


To remove the Beta Tester role from users individually, find the user in the
list of beta testers, and then select **Revoke access** to the right of that
user's email address.

.. image:: /_images/educator_how_tos/individual_beta_unenrollment.png


.. _Add_Testers_Bulk:

=======================================
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To add multiple beta testers:

#. View the live version of your course.
#. :ref:`View the live version of your course<View Published Content>`.

#. Select **Instructor**, and then select **Membership**.

#. In the **Batch Beta Tester Addition** section of the page, enter one or more
addresses or usernames separated by commas or line feeds (the Enter key).
You can also copy data from a CSV file of email addresses and paste it here.

.. image:: /_images/educator_how_tos/batch_beta_enrollment_instructor_dash.png

#. To enroll the beta testers in your course, leave **Auto Enroll** selected.
If the beta test starts before the course **Enrollment Start Date**, testers
cannot enroll themselves in your course.
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+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
| Review Date | Working Group Reviewer | Release |Test situation |
+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
| | | | |
| 2025-04-13 | sarina | Sumac | Pass |
+--------------+-------------------------------+----------------+--------------------------------+
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