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Terminology for editing content

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Find out the meaning behind the terms given to various parts of the Content Management System.

Code

Used for identifying modules, not visible to users

Container

Holds multiple content elements. For example, use a container when you want to put an image and text in the left-hand column, and use another container to put a video and text in the right-hand column.

Element

Part of a page, such as text or an image

Learning Path

A pre-defined route for learners to follow through a number of assigned activities or modules. They are assigned to end users in a home page category. A list of all learning paths can be viewed on the CMS. Note that when a module goes live, the learning path title is visible in the home page tile.

Module

A module is a unit of e-learning content created using the Content Management System (CMS). It serves as a building block for delivering training and must be incorporated into a learning path to be launched and accessed by users.

Page

Shows information for a stage, such as a presentation slide

Properties

Settings applied to a course

Skin

The visual design or appearance of a module's stage as well as everything surrounding the stage. It includes the navigation buttons, progress bar, background colour, icons, hyperlinks, buttons for menu, audio, pdf version and accessibility. It encompasses the overall look and feel of the course.

Stage

Where page-by-page content is displayed

Title

Name given to a module, visible to users

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