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Where Can I Find Directions On How To Use The Commons?
Your professor should explain how s/he will use the Commons for your class. Approaches can vary dramatically. Once you understand if your are expected to use a group and/or a site, you can use our Help pages and Quick Guides. … Continue reading →
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How Do I Turn In An Assignment?
If your assignment is to create content on the Commons, the concept of “turning in” your work most probably means to make your comment or post visible to your professor and your peers. If you are commenting on a post, … Continue reading →
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How Do I Contact My Professor?
Ideally, your professor should have provided Contact Information, either on your Course Site or Course Group.
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How Do I Create A Post?
In order to post, you must have a Commons account and be an Author on the site where you will be posting. You must be logged in to post. Log in to the Commons and go to site where you … Continue reading →
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How Do I Make My Site Visible To My Professor?
To adjust the privacy settings on your individual or group site go, on your WordPress dashboard to Settings >> Reading. Select one of the five visibility options. To make your site open to everyone on the web, choose “Allow search … Continue reading →
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How Do I Join My Course Group Or Site?
When you register for a class, your professor will have your CUNY email and will send you an invitation to join the course group and/or site. If you haven’t received the invitation, check your spam folder. Make sure you are … Continue reading →
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How Do I Find My Course?
Go to the “Courses” tab and use the filters to search for your course.
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What is the difference between a page and a post?
A post is a chronological, journal style entry that has a date and time. A page is a more static type of entry and has the feel of a traditional website. If your site is a “blog” you probably will … Continue reading →
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Is there a limit on how many sites I can create?
No. You can create as many Web sites on the Commons as you want.
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How do I change my display profile name?
After logging into the Commons, go to the top black navigation bar and select: My Profile» Edit. In the text box under “Full Name (required)” fill in your preferred name, then scroll down and select “Save Changes.”
