Quick Start Guide for Teachers

How to start:

Read the sidebar

and click on the
underlined
links...these are
your "responses"
to the character
with whom you
are speaking. See
the name of the
character at the
top of the
dialogue page. The 3D interface is comprised of:
Follow the
A 3D window in which you can explore the 3D world
directions
A sidebar (right) where you can "talk" to characters or
carefully. You can
check your homepage for tasks
use your back
A chat window which allows you to chat with others
browser (Right
in the same world in real time
mouse click >
Back) to return to
a previous page.
Click in the 3D
window to Use the Teleport Crystal to
activate, then use teleport to Teacherville. You will
your arrow keys find one within sight when you
to move around first land in the OTAK Hub, also
to find other known as Emissary Island.
characters.
To TELEPORT HOME to the Hub,
To "talk" to a
simply click on the TELEPORT
character, click
link on the topmost toolbar.
on them. Look
for the dialogue to
appear in the
sidebar.
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Navigating your Toolbars:

1. The Folder icon lets you add contacts, telegram contacts or people in the space or
see who is in world with you at any one moment.
2. The Look Up icon will allow you to look up as long as you are in First Person mode
(see number 6).
3. The Look Down icon will allow you to look down.
4. The Look Level icon is helpful after you've been looking up or down..it restores your
original view.
5. The Change Camera icon will allow you to cycle through a number of different
perspectives.
6. The First Person icon allows you to "see" as if out of your avatar's eyes. It's a helpful
perspective to use when trying to read a sign or walking inside a building.
7. The Locked Overhead View allows you to see yourself walking around in the 3D
space.
8. Chase Camera simply provides yet another angle, placing the camera over your
shoulder.
9. The Front Camera is handy when changing your avatar as it allows you to see
yourself head on. However this ones makes walking around a bit difficult!
10. The Freelock Mode will allow you to move around with your mouse instead of your
arrow keys. Click ESC to exit this mode.
How to Telegram!

To send a telegram:

1. Click on the FOLDER icon

2. Look for the USERS tab or choose one of your CONTACTS
3. RIGHT CLICK on that name and click SEND TELEGRAM

To read and/or reply to a telegram:

1. When you have received a telegram, you will get a notice in red in your
chat box.
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2. Click on the FOLDER icon and then TELEGRAMS
3. New telegrams have red stars beside them. Double click to allow
telegram to appear in red in the chat space.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Will I always return to the exact place

where I left off?
The system will remember what tasks you have
completed, but you will always return to the Hub area.

How will I know what to do next?

Look for the spinning Mission Symbol on your Q-

Pod. You can click this to find your mission page
Your Q-Pod
and your next task.

How can I change my avatar...and WHEN?

Your Q-Pod is your
home page. You will
Brianna will direct you to your Avatar
earn this during your
Machine during your first mission. You can
first mission.
customize your avatar here. You will set your
See the Teacher skin and eye colors and gender here, but you
Toolkit Guide for a will be able to change your clothes and your
complete description hair (if you visit the barber) at any time.
of available options
Can I run?
on your Q-Pod.
Yes. Hold down CONTROL (CTRL) and an arrow key at the
You can find a link to same time to run.
this guide in your Can I fly?
Teacher Toolkit, on You can fly in certain worlds, such as Teacherville. To fly on a
the website, or in the PC, use the +/- keys on your numberpad. If you have a PC
Resources section of laptop, look for the fn and those icons on your keyboard
this guide. (usually around the letters l and m).

On a Mac, use the fn and up/down arrow keys to fly

up/down.

Where do students find the Quests I've

assigned?

If you've assigned a Quest, they can find it (and read

your feedback) by clicking on this Quest icon on
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your Q-Pod. If you have Resources

assigned a Mission or Unit,
it will appear as available
under the Mission symbol.
This collection of resources may include background for
teachers and students as well as additional activities
that support or extend the learning of this Mission.
None are required for completion of the Mission. At the
time of publication all URLs were current.

INTERNET LINKS

http://atlantis.crlt.indiana.edu/main/research/bar
ab_EL_transPlay2.pdf
Transformational Play
This article appeared in Educational Researcher and
speaks more of our theory of Transformational Play.

You can always find http://atlantis.crlt.indiana.edu/centers/Online_Tra

additional resources
on our website and in
your Teacher Toolkit.
ining_Presentation.pptx
Online Presentation and Talking
Points
This powerpoint contains the slides we watched in the
amphitheatre and includes notes.

www.QuestAtlantis.org
Click on the Educators
tab and look under
Teacher Resources in
the right sidebar.
http://atlantis.crlt.indiana.edu/public/video/legend_vid
eos/legend_video_ultra_subs.mp4
Legend Video
This is a video you can watch and/or show your
students to introduce the QA Backstory.
http://atlantis.crlt.indiana.edu/centers/How_to_Facilita
te_the_Student_Intro.pdf
How to Facilitate the Student Intro
The student intro will be different than yours. This
guide will help you understand how to discuss this
experience with your students. You can create and
use a student account to experience the student intro
for yourself.

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