Template classes aim to optimize the work of teachers. Topic and topic items (content, activities, evaluations, among others) are registered on them and all changes made in the template class are transferred to the classes that use them as a base.
It is possible to use template and independent classes in a single subject, that is, the teacher can follow and use the model proposed by the institution in some classes and create an independent class organizing the contents and evaluations for other classes as he/she likes.
Template class use examples:
It is possible to create multiple template classes for the same subject as well as deactivate topics and topic items of template classes. Changes in topics and topic items occurs in the same way as in independent classes and are transferred to the classes that follow the template.
Even with students studying the subject in a class, it is possible to include a template class for it, change the model class it uses or delete the template class and use its own topics.
Attention!
It is important to note that when including, changing or deleting the template class, students who were using the current topic structure lose the progress on these items, and it is necessary to run new topics that will enter into force in the class due to these changes.
01. After clicking New, Template class in the subject in which to create the template class, enter the required information in the General information tab.
Required information:
Name
Identification name of the template class.
Display inactive topics and topic items in the catalog
When checked, the topics and topic items are displayed in the catalog even after being deactivated. They are not displayed to the students of the class.
02. Click the Security tab.
03. Define whether the template class should inherit the permissions of the subject to which it belongs.
Available options:
Inherits permissions
When selected, the permissions and restrictions assigned to the template class will be the same as the subject it belongs to. Even when the template class inherits the permissions, it is possible to define other permissions or restrictions specific to it, in addition to those already inherited.
Does not inherit permissions
When selected, the permissions and restrictions of the subject are not assigned to the template class.
04. In Permissions, click Add to define the access permissions to the template class.
05. In the pop-up window, find and select the user, user group, class or course subject to which to assign permissions.
To find the item, use the search field – located in the upper right corner of the window – or page through the items – arrows located in the lower right corner.
It is also possible to select more than one item at once.
06. Click Add.
07. In the Level column – next to the added item –select the option that establishes the permission level to be assigned to it.
Available options:
For detailed information regarding each permission option, go to Catalog permissions and restrictions.
To edit the permission on an added item, simply select the new option to be assigned to it in the Level column.
To delete an added item, simply click the Delete icon – located in the line corresponding to the item and to the right of the Level column.
08. In Restrictions, click Add to define restrictions to access the course subject.
09. In the pop-up window, find and select the user, user group, class or course subject to which to assign restrictions.
To find the item, use the search field – located in the upper right corner of the window – or page through the items – arrows located in the lower right corner.
It is also possible to select more than one item at once.
10. Click Add.
11. In the Level column – next to the added item – select the option which establishes the restriction level to be assigned to it.
Available options:
For detailed information regarding each restriction option, go to Catalog permissions and restrictions.
To edit the restriction on an added item, simply select the new option to be assigned to it in the Level column.
To delete an added item, simply click the Delete icon – located in the line corresponding to the item and to the right of the Level column.
12. Click Save; or Cancel to quit creating the template class.
Only users that have, at least, modification permission on the template class are allowed to perform this action.
01. In the catalog, access the subject to which the template class belongs.
02. In the Classes area, find the template class to be edited and click the icon Edit, located in the lower-right corner of the table corresponding to the class.
03. Change the information of your choice. Information about the displayed fields can be obtained from the basic path.
04. Click Save; or Cancel to discard the changes made, if desired.
Only users that have, at least, writing permission on the destination subject are allowed to perform this action.
01. In the catalog, access the subject to which the template class belongs.
02. In the Classes area, find the template class to be copied and click the icon Copy, located in the lower-right corner of the table corresponding to the class.
03. In Item destination, click Search.
04. In the Target items window, enter the name of the location in which the template class will be copied.
05. In the list displayed, select the target location of the template class copy.
06. Click Add and close the window.
07. Click Copy.
When pressing this option, the template class copy is created in the defined location.
Only users that have, at least, deletion permission on the subject to which the template class belongs are allowed to perform this action.
01. In the catalog, access the subject to which the template class belongs.
02. In the Classes area, find the template class to be deleted and click the icon Delete, located in the lower-right corner of the table corresponding to the class.
03. In the message displayed, click Yes to confirm the deletion of the template class or No to quit the action, if desired.
Only users that have, at least, writing permission on the template class are allowed to perform this action.
01. Access the template class for which the topic will be created.
02. In the Topics and topic items area of the template class, click New topic.
When pressing this option, the window to add topics is displayed. More information on available actions can be found in Topic.
Please note!
This documentation is valid as of the 1.6.2 update. If you use a previous update, it may contain different information than what you see on your platform.
