How to Search Infiniscope

FAQ:

How do I
find the lessons
I'm looking for?

You've created an account and you know there's good stuff you want to integrate in your classroom, but you aren't sure how to find it. Well, this post is for you! 

 First and foremost...Welcome to Infiniscope! 

In this post, we'll guide you through the process of using, navigating, and searching our website effectively. From the homepage to the search page, we'll explore various methods and features that empower you to find the content that matters most to you.

Getting Started

Upon landing on our homepage, you'll notice that the featured and newest content rows are initially visible.

However, to access the full range of content available, you'll need to proceed to the search page. You can reach the search page in two ways:

Content Library: Navigate to the "Content Library" menu in the header and select "Full Catalog" to access the search page.

Search Bar: Simply place your cursor in the search bar at the top of the home screen, enter your search term, and press enter.

Search Page: Exploring Filters and Options

Once you've arrived at the search page, you'll find a range of basic filters in the left panel. By toggling "Educator Mode" to the ON position, you can expand the search filters and access additional options. It's worth noting that all filters are selected ON by default, so you'll need to deselect any unwanted filters to refine your search results.

Enhancing Your Search

Content Types

On the search page, you can directly search for specific topics by entering keywords such as "moon" or ESS2.1 in the topic name search field. This search will yield results across the four content types – Lessons, Visualizations, Contributed, and Collections.

• Lessons: digital learning experiences created by the Infiniscope team with the goal of teaching a particular Earth or space science concept.

• Visualizations: simulations and digital interactives that Infiniscope lessons are built around. We’ve removed the lesson content so that you can use them in new and different ways to meet the needs of your learners.

• Collections: groups of lessons or other content types that share a central theme.

• Contributed: content that has been created by one of our Infiniscope community members. Educators just like you who have created lessons for their classrooms and shared them with the wider community. All contributed content is reviewed prior to publishing.

Topics

To further narrow down your results, utilize the Most Popular Tags option in the left column.

Another convenient way to search is by clicking on topics that appear on content cards or landing pages. Please ensure that "Educator Mode" is activated to reveal the topics and access the landing page. Clicking on a topic will automatically redirect you to the search page, where the results will be filtered based on that specific topic.

It is our goal to provide you with seamless access to the resources you need, just in time for your learners. We value your experience, and we hope that this user's guide enhances your ability to find, navigate, and make the most of our website's content. Happy exploring!

Jess 👑🐝