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How do I change the layout of my site?

To select a format for your Study Direct site go to the Dashboard and click Settings then Appearance and select your chosen format (see below). Once you have selected your format click Save Changes.

The following formats are available:

Web format (Default setting)

In Web format your site will look more like a website, with a clickable menu on one side to allow you to move between pages.

The Web format puts each section of your site on a single page. This is particularly useful if your site has long sections, as it will reduce the amount of scrolling and scanning of materials and will make it much easier for students to navigate around the site.

If your site has more than 2 or 3 sections or lots of items within each section you will find that the Web format improves the appearance and makes it easier to navigate. Any ‘blocks’ at the side of your site will appear on every page.

Social format

The Social format is based around a single forum that appears on the site home page. An example of where this might be used is for a staff-student consultative group, where all you need is a forum to support discussion about module, department or school issues that students may wish to raise and where staff can respond.

SCORM format

SCORM (Shareable Content Object Reference Model) is an industry standard for developing and distributing online learning. An example of a SCORM package could be a set of self-paced learning materials that include text, video and an online quiz. Study Direct can be used to present SCORM packages to learners and because they are embedded in Study Direct, reports can be generated about which pages participants have viewed or whether they have completed the quiz.