Dictionary Terms Tab
TraCorp LMS Quick Reference Guide (QRG)
Audience: Main Admin, Sub Admin, User Group Admin
Overview
This QRG explains how to use the Dictionary Terms tab to add words and terms to the LMS for users to reference. This is particularly useful for terms associated with a piece of content that the user may need to reference later.
Enabled Permissions Required to Complete the Following Steps
· Dictionary Terms
Note: Sub Admin and User Group Admin without access to complete these steps should review Permissions with a Main Admin.
Add Dictionary Terms
1. From Admin Navigation, click Dictionary Terms.
2. Click Add Category if a new category is needed. This makes it easier to locate terms when searching.
3. Enter the Title of the Category.
4. Click Save.
5. Click Add Dictionary Term to add a new term.
6. Enter the name of the Term.
7. Enter the Definition of the Term.
8. Enter Keywords that users may enter in Search to find the term.
9. If appropriate, enter a Reference URL if the term links to a website for additional information.
10. Click the Allow definition to be rated check box if users can rate the term thumbs up or thumbs down.
11. Click the Display to Students: Always option if the term should always display when the Dictionary is opened.
12. Click the Display to Students: Only when associated with a student’s Assigned Content option to display only if the student has been assigned the content associated with the term.
13. Click the Categories check boxes where the term should be listed.
14. Click Save.
Note: The default dictionary does not include any pre-set terms. If no terms are added, the dictionary will appear blank to users.
Edit Dictionary Terms
1. From Admin Navigation, click Dictionary Terms.
2. Find the term to be edited and select it or use Search to locate the term.
3. Click Edit or double-click the Term to edit it.
4. Update the fields that need to be changed.
5. Click Save.
Copy Dictionary Terms
1. From Admin Navigation, click Dictionary Terms.
2. Select the Term to be copied in the displayed list or use Search to locate the term.
3. Click Duplicate.
4. Update the fields that need to be changed, including the Title.
5. Click Save.
Delete Dictionary Terms
1. From Admin Navigation, click Dictionary Terms.
2. Select the Term to be deleted in the displayed list or use Search to locate the term.
3. Click Delete.
4. Click Yes.
Best Practices
For step-by-step instructions on how to associate a piece of content with a dictionary term, see Knowledgebase article: Content — Associated Dictionary Terms tab. To add a dictionary category to a user group, see Knowledgebase article User Groups — Create a User Group
Students and instructors can access the dictionary from their Content page by clicking the three-line menu icon and selecting Dictionary. The dictionary can also be added as a custom menu to the navigation bar using the link /novusiii/content/dictionary. See the Knowledgebase article General Settings — Menus Tab for instructions.