How to add a resource?

To add a resource, which includes a tool, method, case or story:

1. Click on "Create content" (left side-bar under "Content")

2. Click on "Resources" and enter the following information:

• Name of resource
• Community tags - or key words that describe the resources
• Brief description
• Main contents
• Added Value to a potential user
• Tick the boxes that apply to "Potential users" of this resource.
• If this resource is related to another tool or resource that has already been shared on the site, select that tool in the drop-down box.
• Give the name of someone to contact if they want more information about the tool.
• Click on File attachments and "Attach new file", clicking on "Browse" to find the document on your computer.

3. Click on Submit.

Once a resource has been submitted a facilitator will confirm that this is a resource (and not an intruder loading spam or selling something) and your resource will appear in "Resources".

How to add an event?

How do you add an event to the community Events Calendar?

1. Click on "Create content" (left side-bar under "Content")

2. Click on "Event"

3. Enter the following information:

• Start date and time
• End date and time
• Time zone of the host country of the event.
• Event title
• Community tags
• Description or agenda
• If it is a face-to-face event, give as many details about the location of the event so that Google can locate it on the map, which someone can use to find their way.
• If there is any documentation accompanying the event, click "File attachment" and upload the documents from your computer after clicking "Browse".

4. Click submit.

5. Double check your entry by looking at the Events Calendar. You can edit any entry you submitted. 

How and why to write a blog post?

Why write a blog post?

A blog post is a way of sharing information or your reflections about the community, a tool or an event. You might want to talk about something you are doing, a project you are involved in, or an event you are organising. Blog posts are usually quite short and informal in the style of a conversation rather than a formal communication. You can choose if your blog post appears on the front page of the site or on a Group page. See the information below.

How to create a blog post

1. Make sure you are logged into the site.

2. Click on "My Blog" (left column, inside user block) and click on the link "post new blog entry".

or

"Create Content" (left column, inside "content block") and select "blog post"

4. Write your post:

• Write the title of your post in the "Title" box - a short, catchy title is a good idea.
• Write key words about your post in the "Tags" box. Each tag is separated by commas.
• Write your post in the "body" box write your post.

5. If you want your blog post to appear on the main page of a Group inside this community, then select the relevant group listed under "Audience".

6. If you want to atach a file to your post select "file attachments".

7. If you want your blog post to appear on the front page of the site, then go down to "Publishing Options" and check "Promoted to front page".

8. Press the button "submit" at the end of the page.

What are tags and how to use them?

Tags are one or more key words associated to a given content on the site (post, page, blog, file, etc), enabling all the members of the site to find content that has been categorised by its members. The collected tags used across the site are are displayed in the right hand column organized  by font size, where the bigger the size of the font, the more frequent that tag is used. 

When you click on a tag in  the side column it will take you to all the content in the site that has been tagged with that word (or those words).

You are always invited to add one or more tags to the content you create, separating each word or expression with commas.

How to participate in a group?

Groups are a place for members to have a space for a particular focus or interaction. Groups can have a discussion forum and can produce their own newsletter. We have one group for all community members (Community Group) and other national and interest groups will open when there is a need for them.

• See which groups you belong to by clicking on "Groups" on the panel under your name in the left-side.
• If you want to subscribe to a group, click "Subscribe" next to the group name.
• If you want to read or post the messages in a group, then click on one of the groups and see the posts that have been made. To add your comment to a topic, then click on "Comments". Add a subject for your post and write your comment. Click "Post comment".
• If you would like to start a new group, contact the site facilitators.

 

How do I update my profile?

To change you EQUAL profile:

1. Click "Create content" (left side-bar under "Content").
2. Select "Equal Profile" and update your profile.
3. Click "Submit".

Another way to do this is:

1. Click "My account" (left side-bar under "Your Name"). You will now see your profile and history as it appears to other members in this community. Note that this information is only visible to members who are subscribed. You can also see your newsletter and group subscriptions here.
2. Click "Edit" to change the information in your Account settings.
3. Click "Edit"EQUAL profile" to update your profile.
4. Don't forget to click "Submit" after you have made your changes.

How do I upload my photograph?

You can change your account information and your Equal profile at any time by going to "My account" in the left column of your screen.

How do I upload my photograph?

1. Make sure you are logged into the site.
2. Click on "My account" (left column)
3. Click on "Edit" (top)
4. Click on "Account settings" (top)
5. Scroll down to see where to upload your picture.
6. Upload your picture and remember to Submit.

How to register on the site?

How to register on the site?

1. Go to the site: http://innovation.esflive.eu
2. Click "Create new account" (left column)
3. Enter your account information - information with an asterix is mandatory.
4. Click "Create new account".
5. Check your emails for confirmation of your account.
6. Click on the link sent to you in the email.
7. You will be taken to the site where you should click on "Log in".
8. Complete your Account settings, choosing a new password that you will not forget.
9. Please make sure you upload a photo of yourself.
10. Click "Submit".
11. Now you should complete your "Equal Profile." Go to "my account," click "Edit" and then click "My Equal Profile" to complete this additional information.
12. Click "Submit" to save.

You can change your account information and your Equal profile at any time by going to "My account" in the left column of your screen and the clicking "edit."

How and where to get started?

1. Click on Community (top tab, next to Members)
2. Click on "Community Group"
3. Read and post a comment in "Meet and Greet" by clicking on "comments" and "post new comment".
4. If you have an observation or a question about the technology we are using, then put it in "Tips and tricks" by clicking on Comments.
5. Go back to the main Community tab and sign up for the discussion groups that interest you. If you can't see what you are looking for then contact a facilitator, introduce yourself and make the suggestion.
6. Browse through Resources and Events and see what you have to contribute.
7. Check out the other members of this community and see who shares common interests. If you find someone you want to meet, introduce yourself by clicking on the personal contact form in their profile.