You can create a new item from your dashboard.
To view a video on creating a new item, refer to Training Videos.
Add New Item
In the navigation menu, click the Items link [1]. Select an item bank and then click the New Item button [2].
View Item Editor
Add item elements, properties, metadata, and align an item to standards in the Item Editor. The Item Editor opens.
Add Item Stem
Click the Add icon, then click the Stem button. Select an item type/interaction.
Select Interaction Type
Select an interaction group type [1], then select an interaction type [2]. Learn more about interaction types.
Click the Create Interaction button [3]. Item elements needed for that type of interaction appear in the item editor.
Using the Item Editor
Here are the following elements in the Item Editor:
| 1 | Elements | The gray space is known as the "canvas." It displays the item elements (Stimulus, Stem, or Scoring Rubric).
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| 2 | Properties | General information about this Item, which is generated by the system. |
| 3 | More Properties | Click Edit to add or remove any properties/metadata, including:
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| 4 | Comments or Actions for an Element | Click the word bubble icon to add or see comments. Click the gear icon to see all the actions you can take with the item element such as Edit, Delete, or Relocate. (These options vary depending on the type of Item, or its status in the Item authoring/review process.) |
| 5 | Add Item Elements | Click the large plus sign to add an additional item element such as:
See Item Elements for more information. |
Saving an Item
After you add an item stem, click the Save icon.
View Item Title
The title for the item automatically becomes the first part of the item stem. Once the item is saved, you can leave the item editor and commit your item or leave it in draft state to work on it later.
Editing an Item Element
To edit an item element, such as the Item Stem, click the gear icon within the section you want to edit, and choose Edit.
View Text Editor
This opens a text editor where you can make changes to the text, apply styles, or add images or equations.
When finished, click Submit.