How do I use the journal tool in MyBeckett Ultra?

This guide relates to MyBeckett Ultra modules

Ultra is the new view of MyBeckett modules, if your module does not look like the instructions below then please refer to our MyBeckett Original module instructions on how to use the journals tool.

 

 

 

MyBeckett's journals tool is a bit like a blog. Depending on the settings chosen by your lecturer, the journal will either be private (so you and your lecturers can see your posts) or open to all (so all lecturers and students enrolled on the module can see your posts).

How do I post a journal entry?

Your lecturer may ask you to write online journal entries as part of your module. To do this:

  1. First locate the journal tool within your MyBeckett module. This will have a name and description chosen by your lecturer. In MyBeckett Ultra modules, the journal icon looks like a notebook and a pencil.
    A screenshot of an example journal, showing the notebook and pencil icon.
  2. Under Entries, click inside the Type an entry text box.
    The journal entry text box is a white box against a light grey background.
  3. Type your journal entry. You can use the formatting tools that are available at the top of the text box.
    • Formatting options include text style, colour, emphasis, tables, alignment, lists.
    • You can also include links, attachments and images.
  4. To include a link, first select the text that you want to use as a hyperlink and then click the link icon. You can then enter the link URL (web address).
    The hyperlink icon looks like a chain.
  5. To attach a file, click the attachment (paperclip) icon. You can select a file that you want to upload from your device. Depending on the file type, you may be prompted to enter some additional details such as a display name.
    The Attachment icon looks like a paperclip
  6. To embed an image, click the image icon. You can select an image file that you want to upload from your device. For images, you will be prompted to check the way that the image displays (you can change the aspect ratio and use the zoom options to change this). Finally, you will need to enter a display name and some alternative text to describe the image for screenreaders (or tick Mark the image as decorative).
    A screenshot showing the image icon, which looks like a picture.
  7. Click Post to submit the journal entry.
    The post button is at the bottom right of the journal entry text box.
  8. When posted, your entry will be added to the journal.
    An example journal entry, showing the user's name, timestamp and content.

Journal comments

  1. Any lecturer comments appear below the journal entry. To view the comment, click Show Comments.
    The Show Comments link will appear below your journal entry if an instructor adds a comment.
  2. You can reply to a comment by clicking Type a comment. This will expand an area in which you can type a reply and click Comment to share this.
    The Type a Comment textbox will expand to provide formatting options when clicked.

Can I edit / delete a journal entry or comment?

This will depend on the settings that your module team have chosen. If the option is switched on, you can click the More Options icon (three dots) to the right of the journal entry or comment and click Edit or Delete as appropriate.

The More Options icon looks like three dots stacked vertically.

Can I view other students' journal entries?

No, in MyBeckett Ultra you cannot view another students' journal entries. However, your course team can view all journal entries within the module.

 

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