2. OWL How To Guide

3. Click on the question below How do I update the Home page? How do I update the Menu? How do I use the Lesson Builder? How do I get help using OWL?

4. How do I update the Home Page? 1 of 2 Click ‘Home’ from the menu on the left Then, click ‘Options’

5. How do I update the Home Page? 2 of 2 Update your name and info Click ‘Update Options’

6. How do I update the Menu? 1 of 5 Click ‘Site Info’

7. How do I update the Menu? 2 of 5 Click ‘Edit Tools’

8. How do I update the Menu? 3 of 5 Click to select ONLY the tools you plan to use Make sure to choose ‘Lesson Builder’‘Lesson Builder’

9. How do I update the Menu? 4 of 5 To change the order of the items in the menu, click ‘Page Order’

10. How do I update the Menu? 5 of 5 Then drag and drop into the desired locations Click the light bulb icon to hide ‘Resources’ and ‘Site Info’ from students

11. How do I use the Lesson Builder? 1of 4 Click to choose the desired amount of lessons Give each lesson a unique title Click ‘Continue’, then click ‘Finish’ Your lesson will now be in the menu

12. How do I use the Lesson Builder? 2 of 4 This is where you will build your lessons You can add text, multimedia, assignments, or quizzes (and more) by simply clicking the menu bar above

13. How do I use the Lesson Builder? 3 of 4 This is what a finished page can look like

14. How do I use the Lesson Builder? 4 of 4 Planning your Page: Think of your ‘Lesson Page’ as your Lesson Plan. Include everything in that space. How will you introduce your topic? What learning activity will you assign? Will you post a discussion question on the topic? What will the assignment be? Will you be testing them on that topic? How will you evaluate them/conclude the lesson? Answers to all these questions, and more, should all be clearly found on one page. Minimize clicking to open docs. Instead, copy and paste info right onto the Lesson Page.

15. How do I get help using OWL? Within OWL there is a tab called ‘OWL Documentation’ you can click it for more detailed information on how to use OWL If this tab is not visible, click herehere 1 of 4

16. How do I get help using OWL? 2 of 4 Click ‘Wiki’, then ‘Instructor’

17. How do I get help using OWL? 3 of 4 ‘Faculty Quick Start Guide’ and ‘Sakai Tools’ are good places to start

18. How do I get help using OWL? 4 of 4 You can call the ITRC @ 519-661-2111 ext. 85513 After hours OWL telephone support: 519-661-3800 or ext. 83800 Monday-Friday 4:30-10:00pm Saturday and Sunday 2:30-10:00pm You can also email for support: owl-support@uwo.caowl-support@uwo.ca Or, visit the ITRC Website: http://www.uwo.ca/its/itrc/index.html http://www.uwo.ca/its/itrc/index.html