User Guide

Links

How do I ...

Add a link?
Add the Learnfizz Bookmarklet to my Favourites toolbar?
Fill out the Add a Link form?
Find the links that I’ve bookmarked?
Share my links?
Edit a link?

Mixes

What is a ‘Mix’?

How do I ...

Create a Mix?
How do I use the Mix Editor?
Change Mix settings?
Add a link to a Mix?
Add an image to a Mix?
Comment on Mixes?
Share my Mixes with friends and colleagues?

Bookmarks

How do I ...

Import bookmarks to LearnFizz?
Export bookmarks from Internet Explorer 8?
Export bookmarks from Google Chrome
Export bookmarks from Mozilla Firefox
Export bookmarks from Delicious
Export bookmarks from Diigo

How Do I Add a Link?

There are two ways of adding links. You can either use the Add button on the Learnfizz toolbar, or you can use the Learnfizz bookmarklet/Fizzit button from your Favourites bar in the browser.

Method one: Using the Add button (all users)

Before you begin adding a link you must have the URL of the page you want to add. It is usually easiest to copy this to the clipboard in the following way:-

  1. Go to a new tab in your browser.
  2. Go to the page you want to add to LearnFizz.
  3. Select the URL from the address bar, including the http:// or https:// part at the beginning,
    e.g. http://www.happy.co.uk
  4. Press CTRL and C. The URL will now be on your Windows clipboard, ready for you to paste.
  5. Switch back to the Learnfizz tab.
  6. Click the Add button at the top of the page.
  7. Click Add Link.
  8. Fill out the Add Link Form.

Method two: Using the Learnfizz bookmarklet (IE8 or later users only)

You must add the Learnfizz bookmarklet to your favourites bar before you can use this method.

  1. In your browser, go to the page you wish to add to Learnfizz
  2. Click Learnfizz button on your Favorites bar. You will be taken to the Add a link page.
  3. The URL and Title will already be entered. Amend the title if required.
  4. Fill out the Add Link Form (see FAQ How do I fill out the Add a link form).

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How do I add the Learnfizz Bookmarklet to my Favourites toolbar?

If you are using Internet Explorer 8 or above, the Learnfizz Bookmarklet will add a button to your Favourites bar, so you can browse the web and click the button whenever you want to add a link.

  1. Right click over the menu bar at the top of your browser (where it says File, Edit etc.). A short menu should appear.
  2. Make sure that the second option, Favourites bar, is ticked.
    If it isn’t ticked, click it.
    If it’s already ticked, just click into any white space to get rid of the short menu.
  3. In Learnfizz, click the Add button at the top of the page.
  4. Click Add Link.
  5. Right click the Learnfizz under the heading “Get the Learnfizz Bookmarklet” on the right of the page
  6. Click  “Add to Favourites” from the shortcut menu.
  7. If you see a warning message, click Yes.
  8. Choose Favorites bar next to Create in.
  9. Click Add.

The Fizzit button will now appear in your toolbar.

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How do I fill out the Add a Link form?

Once you have added your link, you will be asked to complete the Add a Link form. Please complete as much information as possible. The more information you give, the easier it will be for other Learnfizz users to find your link when searching for related information.

Enter the appropriate information as detailed below:-

URL: Enter the address of the page here, e.g. http://www.happy.co.uk. If you have already copied this, you can just paste it in {for further info see FAQ How do I add a link?}

Title: Add the title of the mix here. This can be the title shown on the Title bar, or the heading at the top of the page, or a title of your choosing.

Category: Choose the most relevant category here. If none of the current categories apply, please choose the General category. Alternatively you can suggest a new category using the Feedback link on the Learnfizz toolbar.

Media: Choose the most relevant media type here

  • Video: for example, if your link is a youtube video
  • Audio: for example, if your link is a podcast
  • Image: for example, if your link is a picture with captions
  • Text: for example, if your link is mostly made up of static text
  • Assessment: for example, if your link is an online quiz
  • Tool/Calculator: for example, if your link is an application
  • eLearning: for example, if your link is part of an eLearning resource
  • Slideshow: for example, if your link is to a online presentation
  • Spreadsheet: for example, if your link is to an online spreadsheet

If none of the current media types apply, please choose unknown. Alternatively  you can suggest a new media type using the Feedback link on the Learnfizz toolbar.

Content: Choose the most relevant content type here. If none of the content types apply, please choose unknown. Alternatively you can suggest a new content type using the Feedback link on the Learnfizz toolbar.

Duration: If your link is to a video or audio file of a fixed duration, you can enter the time here, e.g. 00:02:30 is 2 minutes and 30 seconds.

Description: Use this field to write a brief description of the link. This will give people an idea of why its useful, and also help them to find it when they are searching.

Tags: Search tags are the keywords attached to your link. When other Learnfizz users search for content, your link will come up if your tags match their search terms. For example, if your link is about Microsoft Office, you may include the tags Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Spreadsheet, Document, Presentation etc. There is no limit to the number of tags you can add.

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Where can I find the links that I've bookmarked?

You can see the links you’ve added from the My Stuff page.

  1. Click My Stuff button at the top of the page.
  2. Click Added by Me button above Links and Mixes headings.
    Only the links that you have added will show in the Links column.

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How do I share my links?

Your links will automatically be shared with the rest of the Learnfizz community. In order to make your links easy to find, ensure that you provide plenty of information when filling out the Add  a link form.

To email your link to a friend…

  1. Click My Stuff button at the top of the page.
  2. Click Added by Me button above Links and Mixes headings.
  3. Click the link you wish to share.
  4. Click Send to a friend button at the top of the page.
  5. Enter the email address of your friend.
  6. Enter any message you require.
  7. Click Send.

To share a link via Facebook…

  1. Click My Stuff button at the top of the page.
  2. Click Added by Me button above Links, Mixes and Academies headings.
  3. Click the link you wish to share.
  4. Click Send via Facebook button at the top of the page.
  5. Enter the email address of your friend.
  6. Enter any message you require.
  7. Click Send.

To share a link via Twitter…

  1. Click My Stuff button at the top of the page.
  2. Click Added by Me button above Links, Mixes and Academies headings.
  3. Click the link you wish to share.
  4. Click Tweet button at the top of the page.
  5. Sign into Twitter if necessary.
  6. Click Tweet button.

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How do I edit a link?

To change the information associated with your link:

  1. Click My Stuff button at the top of the page.
  2. Click Added by Me above the Links and Mixes heading.
  3. Click on the link you wish to edit.
    The link will open.
  4. Click the Edit button on the Learnfizz toolbar, at the top left of the page.
  5. Make any changes you require.

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What is a 'Mix'?

Mixes are made up of related links. The idea is that a group of links can work together to produce a unified, comprehensive learning resource. You can think of it as a bit like a ‘course’. Individual links may not mean much on their own. A Mix, however, gives you the power to order links, and explain their context and usefulness to learners.

If you choose to make your Mix visible, it becomes a searchable web page on whatever topic you have chosen.

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How do I create a Mix?

Before you begin, make sure you’ve added all the links you would like to include within the Mix.

  1. Click the Add button on the Learnfizz toolbar.
  2. Click Add Mix.
  3. Fill out the Add a Mix form (as follows).

Please fill in any required fields (they have a red star next to them). It’s useful to include a description and tags as it will help people find your content when they’re searching.

Enter the appropriate information as detailed below:-

Title: Add the title of the Mix here. This is a title of your choosing and does not have to match any of your link titles.

Category: Choose the most relevant category for your Mix from the drop down list shown. If none of the current categories apply, please choose the General category. Alternatively you can suggest a new category using the Feedback link on the Learnfizz toolbar.

Description: Include a few sentences describing the Mix you’re adding. This will help other Learnfizz users find your Mix when they are searching, e.g. A collection of links on what NOT to do when using Facebook for your business. Great for those who like to learn from mistakes.

Tags: Search tags are the keywords attached to your Mix. When other Learnfizz users search for content, your Mix will come up if your tags match their search terms. For example, if your Mix is about Microsoft Office, you may include the tags Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Spreadsheet, Document, Presentation etc. There is no limit to the number of tags you can add.

Who can see: Use these radio buttons to determine who can see your Mix. Choosing “Only me” means that your Mix will not be visible to any other Learnfizz users.

Who can edit: Use these radio buttons to determine who can edit your Mix, i.e. add new links or change the explanatory text. Choosing “Only me” means that although other users will be able to see your Mix, they will not be able to edit it.

Allow comments: Use these radio buttons to determine whether other users can leave comments on your Mix.

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How do I use the Mix editor?

The Mix or 'Document' editor in Learnfizz works in a similar way to other online-text editors that you might come across on the web (e.g. blogging sites such as Wordpress).

You can add text to the page, and format it it using the tools at the top of the editor.

To add a new link, select the chain icon from the top. You can re-order your links simply by cutting and pasting them around the document.

Remember to save your work frequently (using the button underneath).

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How do I change Mix settings?

To change the settings,  tags, descriptions etc. for your Mix:

  1. Click My Stuff at the top of the page.
  2. Click Added by Me button above the Links, Mixes and Academies headings.
  3. Click the Mix you wish to change.
  4. Click the Edit Mix button.
  5. Click the Edit button, underneath the Tags heading, on the right hand side of the page.
  6. Make any changes you require (see FAQ How do I fill out the Add a Mix form?).
  7. Click Save Changes when you have finished.

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How do I add a link to a Mix?

There are three ways of adding links to Mixes. You must have created your Mix first. You can then choose one of the following options:-

  1. From the Home page or the My Stuff page, click the blue + symbol next to a link, then choose the Mix you require from the drop down list. Click the Add button to put it in the Mix.

  2. Click on the link you wish to add so that it is visible on the screen. Click the Attach to Mix or Academy link on the Learnfizz bar. Click the drop down arrow and choose which Mix you would like to add the link to. Click the Add Now button to confirm.

  3. Click on My Stuff on the Learnfizz toolbar. Click on the Mix you want to add a link to from the Stuff tab. Click the Edit Document button, and add links using the icons.

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How do I add an image to a Mix?

To liven up your Mixes with images…

  1. Go to the Mix Editor.
  2. Position your cursor where you require the image.
  3. Click the image icon.
    A form will open
  4. Click Browse to find the file you need on your computer.
  5. Navigate to the folder where your image is saved.
  6. Select the image.
  7. Click Open.
  8. Enter the title you require.
  9. Click Update.

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How do comment on Mixes?

Comments can be added to Mixes, provided that the creator has enabled comments.                                         

  1. Click on the Mix or academy you wish to add the comment.
  2. Enter your comment in the box provided.
  3. Click Add Comment.

To view any comments or discussion about your own Mixes:

  1. Click My Stuff button at top of the page.
  2. Click Added by Me button above the Links, Mixes and Academies headings.
  3. Click the Mix or Academy you wish to view.
  4. If comments are enabled, they will be visible beneath the comments box.

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How do I share my Mixes with friends and colleagues?

To email your Mix to a friend…

  1. Click My Stuff button at the top of the page
  2. Click Added by Me button above Links and Mixes headings
  3. Click the Mix you wish to share
  4. Click Send to a friend button at the bottom right of the page
  5. Enter the email address of your friend
  6. Enter any message you require
  7. Click Send

To share a Mix via Facebook…

  1. Click My Stuff button at the top of the page
  2. Click Added by Me button above Links and Mixes headings
  3. Click the Mix you wish to share
  4. Click Send via Facebook button at the bottom right of the page
  5. Enter the email address of your friend
  6. Enter any message you require
  7. Click Send

To share a Mix via Twitter…

  1. Click My Stuff button at the top of the page
  2. Click Added by Me button above Links and Mixes headings
  3. Click the Mix you wish to share
  4. Click Tweet button at the bottom right of the page
  5. Sign into Twitter if necessary
  6. Click Tweet button

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How do I import bookmarks to LearnFizz?

  1. Log into LearnFizz
  2. Click My Stuff link on the LearnFizz bar at the top
  3. Click Import from bookmarks file, underneath the Links column heading
  4. Click Choose File
  5. Navigate to where your bookmarks file is saved
  6. Select your bookmarks file
  7. Click Open
  8. Click Upload. Your bookmarks should be listed.
  9. Untick any bookmarks you do not want to import
  10. Click on the tags underneath remove, if you do not wish to reuse these tags in LearnFizz
  11. Choose categories for the links from the drop down boxes, if you require
  12. Click Save Selection

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Export bookmark from Internet Explorer 8?

  1. Click File
  2. Click Import and Export
  3. Click Export to a file
  4. Click Next
  5. Click Favourites
  6. Click Next
  7. Select the folder that you want to export favourites from
  8. Click Browse
  9. Choose a location to save your exported bookmarks file (keep a note of this location). It will be saved as bookmarks.htm by default
  10. Click Save
  11. Click Export
  12. Click Finish
  13. Continue with the instructions in the Importing bookmarks to LearnFizz section

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Export bookmarks from Google Chrome?

  1. Click spanner on the address bar
  2. Click Bookmarks
  3. Click Bookmark Manager
  4. Click Organise
  5. Click Export Bookmarks to HTML file
  6. Choose a location to save your bookmarks file to (keep a note of this location)
  7. Click Save
  8. Continue with the instructions in the Importing bookmarks to LearnFizz section

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Export bookmarks from Mozilla FireFox?

  1. Press CTRL+SHIFT+B, your bookmark library will appear
  2. Click Import and Backup
  3. Click Export bookmarks to HTML
  4. Choose a folder to save your bookmarks file to (keep a note of this location)
  5. click Save
  6. Continue with the instructions in the Importing bookmarks to LearnFizz section

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Export bookmarks from Delicious?

  1. Log into Delicious
  2. Click Profile
  3. Click Settings
  4. Click Export/Back up links
  5. Click Export. Chrome will save to default downloads folder
  6. If not using Chrome, choose a folder to save your bookmarks file to (keep a note of this location)
  7. Click Save
  8. Continue with the instructions in the Importing bookmarks to LearnFizz section

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How do I export bookmarks from Diigo?

  1. Log into your Diigo account
  2. Click Tools on the menu at the top
  3. Scroll down the page to the Web Services section
  4. Click Export your library
  5. Choose IE bookmark format
  6. Click Export
  7. When your bookmarks have downloaded you will get an email alert. Click the link in the email alert
  8. Click the zip icon under Download. If using Chrome, this will download to the default downloads folder
  9. If not using Chrome, choose a folder to save the download into
  10. In Windows Explorer, go to the folder where you saved the download (keep a note of this location)
  11. Double click the zip file, so that it is open
  12. Click Extract all files
  13. Save the file in a suitable location on your computer
  14. Continue with the instruction in the Importing Bookmarks to LearnFizz section

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