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Learning to Use Centra

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Agendas: Upload an Agenda

In order to upload an agenda that you have created, you must be logged on to the IDDL Centra server.


Uploading an agenda is different depending on whether it is the first time you are adding a an agenda or you are replacing a previous agenda.


The First Time


Under the Agenda Builder subheading, select Manage Subjects.


Locate your event and click Add link on the far right. Click Add Agenda.


A dialogue box appears which has three parts to it: Agenda File, Comments, and a check box at the bottom. Select Browse beside the Agenda File box. Select the agenda you wish to upload and choose open.


The Comment box is for adding information that can be viewed in the Agenda History screen in the Subject Manager.


Make sure the add and check out immediately box is unchecked.


When you have finished selecting the file and adding commentary, click Add at the bottom of the dialogue box. When you return to the Launch screen, be sure to click on the Done button. This completes the upload and returns you to the Manage Subjects screen.


Replacing an Agenda

Under the Agenda Builder subheading, select Manage Subjects. Locate your event and click the Check Out link.


A pop up window will alert you to the fact that changing the agenda will delete previous recordings. Click OK on the pop up window. (Most recordings are backed up by IDDL staff. Contact IDDL support, if you are unsure if your course is backed up.)


Click Check Out Agenda. You will be prompted to specify a directory to save a copy of the agenda that is currently online. Accept the default directory and click OK to continue. Click Done to return to the Manage Subjects page.


Locate your event and click Check In link. You will receive the same warning as before. Click OK, and then click Check In Agenda.


A dialogue box appears which has three parts to it: Agenda File, Comments, and a check box at the bottom. Select Browse beside the Agenda File box. Select the agenda you wish to upload, and choose Open.


The Comment box is for adding information that can be viewed in the Agenda History screen in the Subject Manager.


Make sure the add and checkout immediately box is unchecked.



When you have finished selecting the file and adding commentary, click Checkin at the bottom of the dialogue box. When you return to the Check In screen, be sure to click on the Done button. This completes the upload and returns you to the Manage Subjects screen.


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Related Materials:

Centra FAQs | Request Set-Up of a Centra Session | Centra Student Tutorial

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