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How to build a resource library (view source)
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=How to build a resource library=
=How to build a resource library=
==Creating symbolic links to folders==
==Creating symbolic links to folders==
#As explained earlier, the folder structure created on our computer is 'hierarchical', meaning we can only access sub folders while in a folder. However, we may want to access a folder which is a sub folder of another folder which is different. In such a case, we can use 'symbolic link' to access that folder. For eg lets say we have a folder structure created for parts of speech - noun, verb, adjective etc. In this case the folder 'gerund' can come only under 'noun' or 'verb'. However if we want to access it in both folders, we can create it in one of them, say 'noun' folder. We can create a symbolic link (click on 'gerund' folder, right click and select 'Make Link'. Ubuntu will create a file called 'Link to gerund'. Copy this file 'Link to gerund' to the 'verb' folder. When you click on ''Link to gerund' in 'verb' folder it will open the 'gerund' folder.
#This feature can be used to create 'hyper-links' to folders within the hierarchical folder structure
==Naming system for folders==
==Naming system for folders==
#Sometimes, providing a number before the file name is useful, if this file is among many files of the same kind within a folder.
#Sometimes, providing a number before the file name is useful, if this file is among many files of the same kind within a folder.
=Options for structuring folders for a topic==
==Options for structuring folders for a topic==
When we are creating a resource library for a topic, we can have few options in deciding the folder and sub folder names. The best option is perhaps the 'substantive' or 'content' of the topic. An illustration is given here for creating a resource folder for quadrilaterals
When we are creating a resource library for a topic, we can have few options in deciding the folder and sub folder names. The best option is perhaps the 'substantive' or 'content' of the topic. An illustration is given here for creating a resource folder for quadrilaterals
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A second option is to store files based on the file type, e.g. having one folder for videos, one for pictures, one for audio files etc. This is not a good idea to store resources for a topic, but in case you want to have a folder of all videos you have on your computer, this may be useful. In fact, Ubuntu provides folders like videos, pictures, music, documents by default in your home folder.
A second option is to store files based on the file type, e.g. having one folder for videos, one for pictures, one for audio files etc. This is not a good idea to store resources for a topic, but in case you want to have a folder of all videos you have on your computer, this may be useful. In fact, Ubuntu provides folders like videos, pictures, music, documents by default in your home folder.
=Importing the entire folder structure of a resource folder into a mindmap=
==Importing the entire folder structure of a resource folder into a mindmap==
Freemind has a wonderful feature of being able to import an entire folder structure and create a mindmap. The folder selected will be the main mother node. Here each sub folder will be a node and the parent folder will be the parent of the node. Whats even more exciting, each node works like a hyperlink. Clicking on the node will open the folder on your computer! This feature enables us to navigate a complex set of folders very easily. See example given for the Quadrilaterals. Try it!
Freemind has a wonderful feature of being able to import an entire folder structure and create a mindmap. The folder selected will be the main mother node. Here each sub folder will be a node and the parent folder will be the parent of the node. Whats even more exciting, each node works like a hyperlink. Clicking on the node will open the folder on your computer! This feature enables us to navigate a complex set of folders very easily. See example given for the Quadrilaterals. Try it!
This mindmap can act as your 'key' to accessing your personal digital library!
==Resource processes with the PDL==
#Access resources - Resources accessed from the Internet and from others (through mail and other tools)
#Create resources - Resources can be created using a variety of authoring (editing) tools and educational applications
#Store resources - accessed and created resources can be stored, using the folder structures discussed earlier
#Share resources - Resources can be shared from 'our PDL' using email or other methods, with others
#Revise resources - resources will always need to be modified and revised using the same authoring (editing) tools and educational applications
#Search resources - We can use search features in the operating system to search for the file we are looking for. Giving part of the file name or the file type will give us a list of the files. This list can be sorted by file name, date, type to help us find the file(s) we want