IN THIS ARTICLE:
Learn how to create/edit Disciplines in iClassPro and how they are used to configure your Skill Tree.
What Is a Skill Tree?
A Skill Tree is a visual representation of your curriculum. Your Skill Tree is constructed in a hierarchy, where one layer nests below the previous one:
These skill tree layers allow you to customize your skill tree to your class needs. As a student progresses in their skills, they will work their way up the skill tree until the discipline has been mastered:
- Individual SKILLS are achieved until an EVENT is completed.
- Individual EVENTS are completed to finish a LEVEL.
- Individual LEVELS are finished to master a DISCIPLINE.
What is a Discipline?
Disciplines are the top layer of a Skill Tree. All Levels, Events, and individual Skills are attached within the overall Discipline.
Examples of Disciplines could be: Swimming, Dance, and Gymnastics.
Creating a New Discipline
To create a new Discipline:
- Navigate to SETTINGS>SKILLS.
- Click the “New Discipline” button.
- This will launch the “Create a New Discipline” panel.
- Enter the “Discipline Name.” This name must be unique.
- (Optional) Enter a “Discipline Description.”
- Under “This Discipline Includes”, select which other layers will be nested below the Discipline in the Skill Tree hierarchy.
- NOTE: While Levels and Events are optional, at least one skill is required to be attached to the Discipline in order to save it.
- Click SAVE DISCIPLINE to create your new Discipline.
After saving, you will be able to add media files to the Discipline.
(optional) Adding Media to Disciplines - Images
If you wish, you can upload images related to the Discipline. To do this, click on the MEDIA tab.
Scroll down to the IMAGES section. Click BROWSE FILES to locate images on your computer to upload or simply drag-and-drop them into the designated area.
(optional) Adding Media to Disciplines - Video
You can also embed a video that demonstrates the Discipline being evaluated if you desire. To do this, click on the MEDIA tab.
Scroll down to the VIDEOS section and enter the URL of the video you wish to link.
To embed a YouTube video:
- Go to YouTube.com, locate the video you wish to share and start playing it.
- Copy the URL from the address bar at the top of the screen.
- Paste the URL into the box on the MEDIA tab and click ADD YOUTUBE:
To embed a Vimeo video:
- Go to Vimeo.com, locate the video you wish to share and start playing it.
- Copy the URL from the address bar at the top of the screen.
- Paste the URL into the box on the MEDIA tab and click ADD VIMEO:
Editing/Removing a Discipline
To edit a Discipline, click on the Discipline name and make any changes needed. Once you have made your changes, click “Update Discipline” to save your changes. It is important to note that any changes made to the Discipline will be reflected anywhere it appears within a skill tree.
To delete a Discipline, click on the Discipline name and click the red “Delete Discipline” button. Deleting a Discipline will completely remove the Discipline along with any associated Levels and Events. However, it will not delete individual skills or skill evaluation records.