General FAQ

  1. How do I login to a module?
  2. What if I can't remember my NID?
  3. What if I don't have a NID?
  4. What if I forgot my NID password?
  5. Still unable to login?
  6. The login page for the module does not display. What do I do?
  7. What if I do not have administrative access to install programs or change settings on my computer?

Faculty FAQ

  1. Do I have to use Webcourses@UCF in order to assign information literacy modules to my students?
  2. What if I just want to refer students to the modules, but I don't need to see their scores. Is there a place to refer students?
  3. How do I find the module I want to use for my class?
  4. How do I make a module available for my students?
  5. How do I give students access to the module?
  6. How do I access module scores?
  7. What if I can't remember the URL to the module for my class?
  8. Can I edit the Information Literacy Modules?
  9. Can I import scores into WebCourses?
  10. What instructions should I give my students when assigning a module?

Student FAQ

  1. These modules sound helpful, but none of my professors have assigned them to me. Is there some way that I can still use the modules?
  2. The URL for the module does not work. What should I do?
  3. I've already completed one of the information literacy modules, and now another professor has assigned the same module to me again. Do I have to complete the module a second time?
  4. I'm in a module, but I don't know what do to next. How do I work through an information literacy module?
  5. The "Next" (or "Previous") link isn't working. What do I do?
  6. Can I start a module and then come back to it later?
  7. How do I get back to the module on which I was working earlier?
  8. The module text on the screen is to small for me to read. Can I do anything to fix this?

General FAQ Answers

How do I login to a module?

Select UCF User Login. Your username is your NID. If you have forgotten your NID, you can look it up here: https://my.ucf.edu/static_support/pidnidwrapper.html

You will need your NID password to login. If you have forgotten your NID password, you can reset it using this form: https://www.secure.net.ucf.edu/extranet/reset/validation.aspx?type=nid

For help resetting your NID password, please contact the Computer Services Help Desk at 407-823-5117.

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What if I can't remember my NID?

Use this link to retrieve your NID: https://my.ucf.edu/static_support/pidnidwrapper.html

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What if I don't have a NID?

If you are not affiliated with UCF, contact Elizabeth Killingsworth (ekilling@mail.ucf.edu) for access to the modules.

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What if I forgot my NID password?

You can reset your NID password using this form: https://www.secure.net.ucf.edu/extranet/reset/validation.aspx?type=nid

For help resetting your NID password, please contact the Computer Services Help Desk at 407-823-5117.

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Still unable to login?

If after resetting your NID password, you are still unable to login, you should clear your cache and your cookies.

If unsure how to clear your cache and cookies, read this: http://teach.ucf.edu/file_download/64/clearcacheandcookies.pdf

Then close your browser, reopen your browser, and reset your NID password once again.

If you still need help, contact the Ask A Librarian service http://library.ucf.edu/Ask

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The login page for the module does not display. What do I do?

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What if I do not have administrative access to install programs or change settings on my computer?

  • You will need to contact the person or department with administrative rights to your computer.
  • UCF lab computers should meet the minimum requirements for the information literacy modules. A list of UCF computer labs is available at http://www.computerlabs.ucf.edu/labs.html

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Faculty FAQ Answers

Do I have to use Webcourses@UCF in order to assign information literacy modules to my students?

No. Information literacy modules do not require use of Webcourses@UCF. However, if you do use Webcourses@UCF, you may certainly link to your module instance(s) from within either of these systems. The information literacy modules are designed to be used in any UCF course.

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What if I just want to refer students to the modules, but I don't need to see their scores. Is there a place to refer students?

Yes. You may refer your students to http://infolit.ucf.edu/students-modules, and they may access the generic module instances linked from that page. You do not have to set anything up for your students to access these. However, you will not be able to see scores for any of your students even if you decide that you want to later.

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How do I find the module I want to use for my class?

  1. Go to http://infolit.ucf.edu/faculty-gettingstarted and click on the link to login to access the repository.
  2. Login using your NID and NID password.
  3. Select the “Public Library” at the top of the page.
  4. Select a module to read more about it. Click on Preview to review the module contents.

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How do I make a module available for my students?

You will create a “module instance” (or version of a module).
  1. Once logged in, go to the “Public Library” tab at the top of the page.
  2. From the list that appears, select the module for which you want to create an instance.
  3. Select “Publish Instance” from the top of the object description panel.
  4. Fill in the required information about this instance, such as Course ID, start and end time/date that this instance will be open to students, and the number of attempts students will have for the assessment in the module.
  5. Select “Publish” at the bottom of the panel to complete the instance creation.

This instance is now available for distribution to students and can be easily located under the “Published Instances” tab, where all instances are automatically placed upon creation.

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How do I give students access to the module?

  1. Once logged into the repository, go to the “Published Instances” tab at the top of the page.
  2. Select the instance from the list.
  3. Give students this URL. (It is recommended that you share the link via email or a web page for easy clicking by students rather than requiring manual input or copying-and-pasting.)
  4. The URL will take students to that instance’s unique login page, where students will login with their NID and NID password.

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How do I access module scores?

  1. Once logged into the repository, go to the “Published Instances” tab at the top of the page.
  2. Select the instance from the list associated with your course.
  3. Select the “Assessment Scores” tab at the top of the object description panel.
  4. The assessment scores will be displayed and can be downloaded as an Excel file using the link at the top of the score panel.
  5. Once downloaded as an Excel file, the scores can be uploaded into WebCourses.

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What if I can't remember the URL to the module for my class?

  1. Once logged into the repository, go to the “Published Instances” tab at the top of the page.
  2. Select the instance from the list.
  3. Locate the URL at the top of the object description panel.
  4. This is the URL to give to your students. (It is recommended that you share the link via email or a web page for easy clicking by students rather than requiring manual input or copying-and-pasting.)
  5. The URL will take students to that instance’s unique login page, where students will login with their NID and NID password.

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Can I edit the Information Literacy Modules?

Yes, you can create a “derivative work” from any of the available modules.

  1. Once logged into the repository, click on Public Library.
  2. From the list, select the module from which you would like to create a derivative work.
  3. Click on Create Derivative Work.
  4. The object now will be listed in My Objects, where you can edit the content.

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Can I import scores into WebCourses?

Yes! It’s easy. Follow these steps:
STEP 1: Exporting scores from Obojobo

  1. In the Repository, navigate to the ‘Published Instances’ tab.
  2. Select the instance you wish to collect scores from.
  3. Click on the ‘Assessment Scores’ tab.
  4. Click on the purple ‘Download Scores’ button.

STEP 2: Create a New Column in your WebCourses Course

  1. Open the grade book for your course.
  2. Create a new numeric column to hold the scores you will be importing. To do this, click on ‘Create Column’ and select Numeric.
  3. This will bring up a form to create a new column. Complete the form by giving a column label and setting the decimals combo box to 0 and maximum field to 100.
  4. Click Save.

STEP 3: Importing the Obojobo scores .csv file into WebCourses

  1. In WebCourses, click on the “Import From Spreadsheet” button.
  2. This will bring up the import page. Select the .csv file you exported from Obojobo in the first section.
  3. Leave the other values as their defaults (‘Comma’ and ‘Unicode (UTF-8)’) and click ‘Upload’.
  4. The next page will allow you to match information contained in the uploaded csv with your WebCourses gradebook. You should see that the “User ID” field has a green check graphic indicating that users contained in WebCourses and Obojobo have matched up. Leave the ‘First Name’ and ‘Last Name’ columns as their default value of ‘- Do not import -’.
  5. Click on the combo-box next to ‘Score’ and select the name of the column you created.
  6. Click on the Import button.

To see a captivate video to walk you through the steps, go to https://obojobo.ucf.edu/help/create/importing-obojobo-scores-into-webcourses.html You must log in to view the video.

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What instructions should I give my students when assigning a module?

When assigning modules to your students, it may be helpful to include the following text along with the instance URL to the module:

Below are links to Information Literacy Modules that you will complete. You will login with your NID and your NID password.

If you don’t remember your NID, you can look it up here: https://my.ucf.edu/static_support/pidnidwrapper.html

If you’re unsure of your NID password, you can reset the password using this online form: https://www.secure.net.ucf.edu/extranet/reset/validation.aspx?type=nid

If you need help or have questions, you can use this FAQ: http://infolit.ucf.edu/students-faq or contact the Ask a Librarian service: http://library.ucf.edu/Ask

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Student FAQ Answers

These modules sound helpful, but none of my professors have assigned them to me. Is there some way that I can still use the modules?

Yes. You may access and complete any of the generic module instances available at http://infolit.ucf.edu/students-modules.

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The URL for the module does not work. What should I do?

  • If you were given the URL from your professor, go back to the original source of the URL and check the address. If possible, click the link or copy and paste the URL into your browser. If the URL still does not work, contact your professor for help. Only the professor will be able to retrieve the correct URL for your course.
  • If you are accessing the modules from the infolit.ucf.edu web site, contact the Ask a Librarian http://library.ucf.edu/Ask service for help.

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I've already completed one of the information literacy modules, and now another professor has assigned the same module to me again. Do I have to complete the module a second time?

Yes. At this time, you will need to complete the Assessment section of the module again to meet your new professor’s requirements. In the future, when you log-in the system will “recognize” you as successfully completing the module previously, and you will have the option of sending your old score to your new course’s professor or completing the module again. However, this functionality is not yet available.

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I'm in a module, but I don't know what do to next. How do I work through an information literacy module?

  • There are four sections in each module: Overview, Content, Practice, and Assessment.
  • The tabs to navigate to each section are at the top of the screen.
  • Once in a section, use the “Next” and “Previous” links or the numbers across the top to navigate to each page.
  • It is recommended that you work through the Content and Practice sections before taking the Assessment quiz.
  • Once in Assessment, you will not be able to access Content or Practice, and you will only be given one attempt at the Assessment quiz unless your professor has informed you differently.

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The "Next" (or "Previous") link isn't working. What do I do?

You may be at the end (or beginning) of one of the module sections (i.e., Content, Practice, or Assessment). If so, choose one of the section tabs at the top of the screen to proceed to another section.

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Can I start a module and then come back to it later?

While the modules are designed to be completed by most students in less than 30 minutes, there is no time limit imposed on the modules. However, the modules will logout automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity. If it is necessary for you to start your work and then resume later, you may do so. If you are the only person using your computer, you may “lock” your module attempt by clicking the settings icon in the top left corner of the screen (looks like a gear) and choosing “Lock Viewer.” You will be required to log-in again, but you will be returned to the exact point in the module that you last accessed. If using a public computer or if someone else must use the computer before you can return, you may close your browser window or logout by clicking the settings icon and choosing “Logout”. If you logout, when you log-in again you will be returned to the beginning of the module, but any Practice or Assessment items you have completed previously will be retained. You should not need to complete these again.

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How do I get back to the module on which I was working earlier?

If your Web browser is no longer open to the module, you will need to re-enter the URL you used initially. The URL was either provided to you by your professor (i.e., via email, on a Web page, or in print), or it was a link from the “generic” modules at http://infolit.ucf.edu/students-modules. (Please note that if the module was assigned for credit, you should not use the generic set of modules.)

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The module text on the screen is to small for me to read. Can I do anything to fix this?

If an alert window appears on-screen with the message “Content May Be Affected By Screen Size,” click the “Full Screen” button in this window (or select F11 on your computer’s keyboard) to open the module in full screen mode. This will allow the multimedia content to be displayed without any constraints. In addition, you may be able to increase the size of non-media text elements by using the slider control at the bottom right hand corner of the module screen. If your computer is particularly old, it is possible that your screen resolution is lower than the modules’ supported resolution size. If you find that you cannot see the module content, you may find it necessary to access the modules from a different computer. UCF lab computers should meet the minimum requirements for the information literacy modules. A list of UCF computer labs is available at http://www.computerlabs.ucf.edu/labs.html

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