Work created during Shine week can be uploaded to the website for others to view.

To upload content you must be logged in. Click 'Login here...' on the left-hand side (fig. 5.1) to be taken to the login page. Enter your username and password and click "Log in". Tick the ‘Remember me’ box to stay logged in on your computer (not recommended if the computer is used by more than one person).

Fig. 5.1

Select ‘Create Content’ from your personal menu. This can be found at the top of the left-hand column (fig. 5.2).

Fig. 5.2

Choose which type of content you would like to upload from the text links below the ‘Create content’ heading (fig. 5.3). There are four main content types:

• Sound
• Picture
• Film
• Written word

There is also a ‘Blog entry’ type listed, where you can keep an updated diary of your Shine activities, and an ‘Event’ type, where you can advertise your Shine event by adding it to our calendar.

Fig. 5.3

The next page will allow you to upload your content. Fill in the following fields to help describe your content:

• Title – Type in a suitable title for your content.
• Select a talent – Select one or more terms from the list that best describes your content. To select more than one term, hold down ‘Ctrl’ on your keyboard while selecting with your mouse.
• Addd your own talent – Use this field to enter a comma-separated list of words that describe your content.
• Story behind your work – A short text description of what you’re uploading. This helps to provide context the work – who was involved, who had the idea, where did you go, etc. Not available for written word content.
• Add a new file – Press the ‘Browse’ button to find the content on your computer. Once you have selected the correct file, press ‘Open’ to choose it for uploading. Not available for written word content.
• Your written text – Text field for written content. Type text into here, or copy and paste from the original source (e.g. Word file). Not available for sound, film or picture content.

Press the ‘Preview’ button to see how your content will look once uploaded. If you are happy, press the ‘Submit’ button to confirm your upload. This will have to be approved by your school or organisation’s Shine coordinator before going live on the website.