How do I create a resource pin from a computer file or website URL?
In Mastery Connect, you can create a resource pin from a file on your computer or from a website URL. Resource pins currently support any image format supported by your browser including PDF, DOC, XLS, JPEG, GIF, PNG and BMP file types.
Note: You may also be able to upload other file types; however, the quality of the user experience with other file types can not be guaranteed.
Open Pins
Click the User menu [1]. Then, click the Pins option [2].
Select Pin Category
In the Pins menu, click any pin category link.
Select Resource Pin
To upload a file from your computer, click the Choose File button [1] and select a file.
To add a resource using a web address, enter the address URL in the Web Address field [2].
To locate the resource in the uploaded document or web page, click the Find Images button [3].
Enter Pin Details
To select the playlist where you want to locate the pin, click the Resource Playlist drop-down menu [1].
To create a new playlist for the pin, select the Create a New Playlist option and enter a playlist name in the New Playlist Name field [2].
Use the drop-down menus to select a subject, core, class, and standard for the pin [3]. To add additional standards, click the Align To Another link [4]. A description of the standard displays [5].
An automatically generated description of the resource may display. To enter or edit the description, enter text in the Description field [6].
To save the pin, click the Pin It button [7].