Curriki
This content assumes that you have already created an account and joined a group. If you have not done so, please reveiw Curriki: Create an Account & Join a Group.
How Do I Upload & Share Content?
Going to Your Group
Login with your account. Click on "My Curriki" on the left & select "My Groups"
A list of your groups appears. Select the group to which you would like to contribute & click on "Visit This Group":
Access the "resources" area where you can find content by clicking on the "Curriculum" tab:
File Uploading & Formats inCurriki
File Size Limit: 20MB
There is a maximum upload size of 20MB for any single file uploaded to Curriki. If your file exceeds 20MB, you will need to either zip the file or break it into several files.
File Formats:(coming soon)
Common File Format Issues (as reported by Curriki):
- Microsoft Office programs changed the file extension between the 2003 and 2007 versions. If you are trying to view a “.docx”, “.xlsx”, or “.pptx” file with an Office program prior to 2007, you may need to download the document converter first. Download instructions and links to more information are available here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=941b3470-3ae9-4aee-8f43-c6bb74cd1466&displaylang=en For ideas on how to collaborate on resources with users who have a different version of the software, see the Office Document Version Compatibility section of the Help Collection.
- “.notebook” files designate files from Smart Technology’s Notebook software. For more information, visit the Smart website: http://www2.smarttech.com/st/en-US/Products/SMART+Board+software/default.htm
- “.pub” files are for Microsoft Publisher. If you do not have this software, you can convert the files to PDF for free in order to view them by using this website: https://www.pdfonline.com/convert_pdf.asp
- Apple iLife or iWork products (such as "Pages") often look like a single file when editing them on your computer, but are saved as multiple files. To upload these files to Curriki, make sure to compress them into a zip folder, or save it as a ".doc" or ".pdf" (these options should be available in the "save as" menu), before uploading to Curriki's repository. You may also want to enter the original application as a keyword in the information settings. (from Curriki, 2009, "File Formats", http://www.curriki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Coll_curriki/FileFormats )
Adding a Resource to a Group Collection
In many cases, the group leaders will have defined collections for the group resources. A "Collection" is a selection of resources on a related topic or theme. The"Collection" defines the category under which a series of resources will be organized. Look at the Collections defined in your group under "Group Collections"
To add your resource to a particular Collection, find the appropriate Collection and click on "Build Up".
Next you will be asked what type of resource you want to add to the Collection. Is it something on your computer? If so you will need to use the "Browse" button to get to it. You can also upload video, link to a web-based resource, or create the content directly on Curriki from a template, start from scratch, capture a video from your webcam, or create a folder to organize a set of resources.
Once you complete your resource creation & upload, you will be asked to provide more detail about the resource. You will notice that when you add a resource to an existing Collection, it will inherit the Subject, Educational Level, and Keywords associated with the specific Collection. You may further refine these for your particular resource. [Note: most or all of the keywords should suit the resource you are adding. If not, you might need to select a more appropriate collection.] For example, I may upload a resource that is only appropriate for grade levels K-2. In this case, I'd uncheck the other grade levels indicated below:
Be sure to scroll down to finish adding the necessary information. When complete, click on "Next":
Next you will set the access and editing privileges. For example, you may want to have it "Private"--restricts who can see it or edit it to just you and the group; "Protected"--anyone can see it but only you or your group can edit it; "Public"--anyone can see it and edit it. You can also hide your resource from searches, associate the language it was written in and put the author(s) names in as "Rights Holders". When finished, click on "Next".
