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Editing a Learning Object in the CMS

Target Audience: Teachers and Administrators with CMS Training

For programs that require customization beyond what is available in the Learning Management System (LMS), Accelerate Education offers Content Management System (CMS) training. As a best practice, CMS access should be limited to a small group of trained users, such as curriculum specialists or instructional leaders responsible for course-level content decisions.

Before editing a learning object in the CMS, you must:

  1. Duplicate the lesson in the LMS.
  2. Locate the lesson’s GUID ID.
  3. Clone the learning object in the CMS.

Once the learning object has been cloned, you can begin making edits.

This article covers:

  • Editing learning object attributes
  • Reordering lesson pages
  • Adding and deleting lesson pages
  • Modifying lesson text
  • Adding, replacing, and deleting images

Note: For instructions on duplicating lessons, locating the GUID ID, and cloning learning objects, see the related articles linked at the end of this article.

Editing Learning Object Attributes

After cloning a learning object, begin by reviewing the Learning Object Attributes section.

Basic Info

In the Basic Info section, remove the word CLONE from the title. If left unchanged, it will appear in the lesson title within your course.

You may also update the subtitle if needed. Do not modify any other fields in this section.

Objectives

The Objectives section contains the lesson objectives.

To edit an existing objective:

  1. Select Edit.
  2. Make your changes.
  3. Select Save Objective.

To add a new objective:

  1. Enter the objective in the Add New Objective field.
  2. Select Add.

Skills Needed

The Skills Needed section lists prerequisite skills for the lesson.

Additional skills can be added using one of the following options:

  • Add New — Enter a new skill and select Add.
  • Pick from List — Select an existing skill from the available list and choose Add.
  • Link to Existing Learning Object — Associate the skill with an existing learning object and select Add.

Important: Do not modify any attributes below the Skills Needed section.

After making changes, select Save Attributes below the Organization field to save your updates.

Learning Object Pages

The Learning Object Pages section allows you to:

  • Reorder lesson pages
  • Preview pages
  • Add pages
  • Edit pages
  • Delete pages

Each page is listed with its page number and title. Pages must be edited individually.

Reordering Lesson Pages

To reorder pages:

  1. Select and hold the gray page number box.
  2. Drag the page to its new location.
  3. Select Save Current Page Order.

Note: Although the page numbers may not immediately update in the Learning Object Pages list, they will display correctly when the lesson is previewed.

Adding Lesson Pages

Programs often add lesson pages to meet local or state curriculum requirements.

To add a page:

  1. Select Add Page above the list of lesson pages.
  1. The new page will appear at the end of the lesson.
  2. If needed, drag the page to its desired location and select Save Current Page Order.
  3. Select Edit on the new Untitled Page.
  1. Complete the Page Attributes section.

A unique page title is required. Additional settings may include:

  • Subtitle
  • Page Type (Content, Discussion, Journal, Honors, Authentic Assessment, etc.)
  • Authentic Assessment Points (if applicable)
  1. Select Save Attributes.

Add Page Content

  1. Select Add Content Item.
  1. Choose the content type:
    • HTML
    • Image From Upload
    • Batch Image Upload
    In most cases, begin with HTML and add images later if needed.
  1. Select Save.

Additional options are available below each content item:

  • Edit this item
  • Delete this item
  1. Preview the page if desired.
  2. Select Click here at the top of the page to return to the learning object.

Deleting Lesson Pages

To delete a page:

  1. Select Delete on the desired page.
  2. Review the warning message.
  3. Select OK to confirm.

Modifying Lesson Text

Text can be edited to clarify instructions, update content, or remove references to hidden activities.

To edit text:

  1. Select Edit for the desired page.
  1. Scroll to Page Content Items.
  1. Select Edit this item below the HTML content window.
  1. Use the editing toolbar to make your changes.
  2. Select Update to save.

Adding, Replacing, or Deleting Images

Images cannot be copied directly into the HTML editor. Instead, images must be inserted using a valid image URL.

There are two ways to obtain an image URL.

Option 1: Use an Existing Accelerate Education Image

Using an existing course image ensures the image is properly sized and includes alt text.

  1. Locate the image in the course.
  2. Right-click the image.
  3. Select Copy Image Link (wording may vary by browser).
  1. In the CMS, select Edit this item within the HTML content.
  2. Place your cursor where the image should appear.
  3. Select the Image icon from the toolbar.
  1. Paste the image URL.

Note: Remove the pre-populated https:// if it is already included in the copied URL. Leaving both entries will cause an error.

  1. Select Submit.
  1. Verify the image placement.
  2. Select Update.

Option 2: Upload an Image from Your Computer

  1. Resize the image before uploading, if necessary.
  2. Select Add Content Item.
  1. Choose Image From Upload.
  1. Select Browse and locate the image.
  2. Enter alt text for accessibility.
  3. Select Upload.

The image will appear in an Image Item field below the HTML content.

  1. Right-click the uploaded image.
  2. Select Copy Image Link.

Next, insert the image into the HTML content:

  1. Select Edit this item within the HTML content.
  2. Place your cursor where the image should appear.
  3. Select the Image icon.
  1. Paste the copied image URL.
  2. Remove any duplicate https:// text if necessary.
  3. Select Submit.
  1. Verify image placement.
  2. Select Update.

Remove the Temporary Image Item

After inserting the image into the HTML content:

  1. Return to the Image Item section.
  2. Select Delete to remove the temporary image item from the page.

Note: The image will remain in the lesson because it is now embedded in the HTML content.