PSU - Frequently Asked Questions for Mahara

Summary

 This article answers frequently asked questions regarding accessing Mahara and editing portfolio pages. This article will be most helpful to PSU faculty looking to begin to understand multiple different aspects and options for accessing Mahara and editing portfolio pages.

Questions

Accessing/Editing Mahara Pages

How do I access Mahara?

How do I copy a template? 

How to add a PDF to my Portfolio?

How do I insert a PowerPoint onto my Portfolio page?

How do I add multiple pictures onto my portfolio page or collection? 

How do I put a video on my portfolio page?

Can I create a hyperlink on my portfolio page?

Can I add text and a picture to my profile page?

How do I create a new portfolio page?

How do I add a page to a collection?

 

Answers

Mahara

How do I access Mahara?

• Click on Accessing Mahara. 
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How do I copy a template?

• If you want to copy a template for the Educator Prep Program, click on Copying an Educator Prep template. If you are a P&T candidate and want to copy the Promotion and Tenure template, click on the Copy P&T template.
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How to add a PDF to my portfolio? 

• To add a PDF to your portfolio page click on Embed a PDF Document.
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How do I insert a PowerPoint onto my Portfolio page?

• You can do this for either Google Slides or PowerPoint by clicking on Add a PowerPoint.
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How do I add multiple pictures onto my portfolio page or collection?

• You can add multiple images by using the Image Gallery so that it shows up like a slideshow the user can scroll to see each image.
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How do I put a video on my portfolio page?

• You first need to place the video in a repository either Kaltura (PSU's video repository) or YouTube. Click on Kaltura or YouTube depending on which repository you are using to see how to embed the video.
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Can I create a hyperlink on my portfolio page?

• Yes, you can by using the note block. Click Hyperlink to learn how to create one in a note block. You can also place a hyperlink on an image. Click here to find out how.
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Can I add text and a picture to my profile page?

• You can do this by using a note block found under the general block type section. Click How to use a note block use the picture icon to add an image within the text you type.
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How do I create a new portfolio page?

• You will create a new portfolio by going into the Create section. Click here for more details.
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How do I add a page to a collection?

• Click on Add pages to a collection for details.
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