Reflect, Share, Grow

This tagline encapsulates the essence of what RealBoard offers to students, teachers/professors, and educational institutions. Let’s break down each element and how it ties into the core activities of the platform

Reflect

• Personal Reflection: RealBoard encourages students to look back on their learning experiences and think critically about what they’ve learned. Through features like the "Personal Reflection" section, students can document their thoughts, insights, and feelings about the assignments they complete. This process not only reinforces learning but also helps in developing self-awareness and critical thinking skills.

Share

• Sharing Experiences: RealBoard provides a platform where students can share their learning experiences with peers and teachers/professors. By using Cards to upload screenshots, write posts, and share achievements within specific sections like "SDG Challenges," students are able to communicate their progress and insights in a structured yet creative way.

Grow

• Personal and Academic Growth: The combination of reflection and sharing leads to growth—both personally and academically. RealBoard is designed to help students track their progress over time, set personal goals, and see how their efforts translate into growth.

To manage existing boards:

1. Navigate to the Boards section.

2. Click on the board you want to manage.

3. Use the options to Edit the board as needed.

4. Adjust settings or add new sections through the board management interface.

To manage cards:

1. Navigate to the section with the card.

2. Click on the card you want to manage.

3. Use options to Edit or Delete the card.

4. Update details or remove the card as needed.

Managing cards ensures that all content is relevant and up-to-date.

You can customize each section to fit your needs:

1. Go to the board containing the section.

2. Click on the section you want to customize.

3. Use the options to Edit the section as needed.

4. Save your changes.

Customizing sections helps in organizing content and assignments effectively.

In order to save time, you will find links of specific pages that you might want to go to.

• What are Boards, Sections, Cards ?

In this manual, you'll find all the information you need to get started with RealBoard, including how to create boards, manage sections, and utilize cards effectively.

To get started with RealBoard, follow these steps:

1. Log In: Access RealBoard through RealLives Dashboard using your credentials. Then click on the RealBoard button.

1. Set Up Boards: Create boards for your assignments.

1. Add Sections: Organize boards with relevant sections.

1. Create Cards: Students can add cards to share their work.

1. Manage Assignments: Assign tasks and monitor progress.

For a detailed guide, continue to the relevant sections of this manual.

This manual provides guidance on using RealBoard in conjunction with RealLives classes. Teachers/Professors can create classes with assignments and integrate RealBoard to enhance student engagement and feedback.

Purpose of Integration

The integration allows teachers/professors to:

• Create and manage classes with RealLives assignments.

• Utilize RealBoard for posting and sharing student work and reflections.

• Facilitate better interaction and feedback between students and teachers/professors.

The RealBoard interface is designed to provide an intuitive and organized user experience. Below is a guide to understanding the various elements of the UI, starting from the left side and moving across the screen.

1. Board Information

At the top left of the screen, you will find key information about the board you are viewing:

• Created By: Displays the name of the person who created the board.

• Created On: Shows the date when the board was created.

• Board Title: In bold, the title of the board is displayed (e.g., "Born in a country where the marriage age is the lowest").

• Total Sections: In brackets next to the board title, you can see the total number of sections within the board.

2. Search Bar

To the right of the board title, you will see a Search Bar. This allows you to search for specific text, card names, keywords, or other content within the board. It helps you quickly locate information without manually browsing through the sections.

3. Notification Icon

Next to the search bar, you will find the Notification Icon. This icon alerts you to any new notifications, such as comments on your posts, updates from teacher/professors, or new assignments. A red dot will indicate when you have unread notifications.

4. Language Change Icon

The Language Change Icon allows you to switch the interface language. Currently, RealBoard supports three languages:

• English

• Swedish

• Korean

You can change the language at any time by clicking the icon and selecting your preferred language.

5. Minimize/Maximize Icon

To the right of the language icon, there is the Minimize/Maximize Icon. This allows you to toggle the size of the interface window, letting you work in a more compact view or expand it for better visibility of all sections and cards.

6. User Profile

On the far right of the top bar, there is a User Profile Circle. This displays your profile picture and username. Clicking on this will give you access to your account settings and profile options.

7. Home Button

Below the top bar, on the left, you will find the Home Button. Clicking this will take you to the main RealBoard homepage, where you can view and access all of your boards.

8. Filter Options

Next to the Home button is the Filter Icon, which provides two types of filters to help you sort and find relevant content on the board:

1. Common Filter:

   • Most Commented Card: Sorts the cards in the board by the number of comments.

   • Most Reacted Card: Sorts the cards based on the number of reactions.

2. Filter by User:

   • Allows you to filter and view the cards and sections posted by specific users in the board.

9. Students and teachers/professors invite Button

To the right of the filters, there is the Invite Button, which allows you to invite other students and teachers/professors within your school/university to join the board. When inviting them, you can assign them one of the following privileges:

• Read Only: The student/teacher/professor can view the board and cards but cannot make changes or post new content.

• Write Only: The student/teacher/professor can post cards and make changes but cannot access admin-level settings.

• Admin: The student/teacher/professor has full control over the board, including adding sections, managing users, and modifying settings.

10. Add Section Icon

Finally, on the far right, you’ll find the Add Section Icon. Clicking this allows you to create a new section within the board. Sections help organize the board by topic, making it easier for students to post relevant content and for teacher/professors to manage assignments.

In RealBoard, Sections are components within a Board that help categorize and organize content related to assignments, projects, or topics. Each board can contain multiple sections, each serving a specific purpose or focus area.

Purpose of Sections

Sections are designed to:

1. Categorize Content: Organize different types of content or aspects of an assignment into distinct areas for better clarity and management.

2. Enhance Organization: Allow for a structured layout within a board, making it easier for students to find and work on specific tasks or assignments.

3. Facilitate Specific Goals: Target different types of activities or reflections, such as project milestones, personal reflections, or SDG challenges.

Key Features of Sections

1. Title: Each section has a Title. The title describes the focus of the section.

2. Examples of Sections:

   • SDG Challenges: Sections focused on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), where students can work on related challenges and document their progress.

   • Personal Reflection: Sections where students reflect on their learning experiences, share insights, and discuss their personal growth.

   • Custom Sections: Teachers/Professors can create custom sections to fit specific needs or assignments, such as group projects, research topics, or skill development.

How to Add a Section

1. Open Board: Navigate to the board where you want to add a section. Click on View Board.

1. Add Section: Click on the Add Section button.

1. Enter Section Details:

• Name: Provide a descriptive title for the section.

• Description: Provide a short description about your section so students will know what they have to post in the said section.

• Media: Attach images, videos, audio, documents, images/youtube videos from the internet

1. Post: Click Publish to include the section in the board.

Examples of Section Usage

• SDG Challenges Section: Use this section to group assignments related to global sustainability goals. Students can submit their work, track their progress, and receive feedback on their efforts.

• Personal Reflection Section: Students can post their reflections on their learning experiences, discuss challenges faced, and share insights gained throughout their projects.

Sections help in organizing and structuring the content within a board, making it easier for teachers/professors and students to manage and interact with their assignments effectively.

To the right of the filters, there is the User Invite Button, which allows you to invite other students and teachers/professors within your school/universitie to join the board. This feature is useful for teachers/professors who want to bring additional students or collaborators into the board, or for students who want to collaborate with their classmates.

Steps to Invite a User

1. Click the Invite Button: Locate and click on the User Invite Button (next to the filter icon).

2. Enter User Details: In the invitation window, enter the name or email address of the user you want to invite.

3. Assign Privileges: Choose one of the following privilege levels for the invited user:

   • Admin: The student/teacher/professor has full control over the board, including managing sections, adding users, and changing settings.

   • Write Only: The student/teacher/professor can add and modify cards but cannot manage sections or users.

   • Read Only: The student/teacher/professor can view the board and its contents but cannot post cards or make changes.

4. Send Invitation: Once you have assigned the privileges, click Send Invitation.

What Happens Next?

After sending the invitation, the invited student/teacher/professor will receive a notification in RealBoard. In the notification, they will see the details of the board they are being invited to, along with the privilege level assigned to them. The student/teacher/professor can then either:

• Accept the Invitation: Once accepted, the student/teacher/professor is granted access to the board with the specified privileges.

• Decline the Invitation: If they choose to decline, they will not be added to the board, and the invitation will be removed.

In RealBoard, Boards are the primary organizational structure used to manage and display assignments, projects, and student work. Each board is designed to hold various Sections that correspond to different aspects of the assignment or project.

Purpose of Boards

Boards serve several key purposes:

1. Organization: Boards help organize multiple assignments or projects under one central location. Each board can focus on a particular subject, theme, or project.

2. Assignment Management: Teachers/Professors can use boards to group related assignments, track progress, and provide feedback.

3. Student Interaction: Students can use boards to submit their work, reflect on their learning experiences, and view their peers' contributions.

Key Features of Boards

1. Title and Description: Each board has a Title and a Description to provide context and information about the assignments or projects it contains.

2. Sections: Boards are divided into Sections to further categorize and organize content. Sections can be customized and added as needed.

3. Assignments: Within each section, teacher/professor can create and manage Assignments. Each assignment is linked to the relevant sections and boards.

4. Student Cards: Students can create Cards within sections to showcase their work, reflections, and screenshots related to the assignments.

5. Types: When teacher/professor create a class through the RealLives Dashboard and include RealBoard in it, the boards will be added to the Assignment tab. Boards created by the teacher within the RealBoard application will appear in the Personal tab.

How to Create a Board

1. Access Boards Section: Navigate to the Home area in RealBoard.

1. Create New Board: Click on the Add Board button.

1. Enter Board Details: Provide a Title, and optionally, a Description for the board along with the Background color of your Board.

1. Save: Click Add Board to finalize the creation of the board.

Boards are essential for managing assignments efficiently and providing a structured way for students and teacher/professor to interact and collaborate.

If you are not familiar with creating classes on RealLives you can refer to this Manual which explains the process in great detail.

To create a Class with RealBoard

1. Log In: Access your RealLives account.

2. Create New Class: Go to the Classes section and select type of Class.

1. Include RealBoard: Tick the checkbox for including RealBoard in your class and name your board.

1. Enter Class Details: Provide a Class Name, Description, and other required information.

Why We Use These Six Default Sections

In RealBoard, we have included six default sections to help both teachers/professors and students organize content effectively and promote a more structured approach to assignments. Each section is designed to target specific aspects of a student’s learning experience, encouraging deep reflection, analysis, and understanding.

While these sections are provided by default, you can edit them here during the class creation process or later in RealBoard. Additionally, once inside RealBoard, you have the flexibility to add new sections that better fit your specific class or assignment needs.

Below is an explanation of each default section:

1. About the Country

This section encourages students to explore and share important facts about their character's country of birth. It helps them research key details such as the nation’s culture, history, economy, and geography. This section is essential for building a foundational understanding of the social and cultural environment of the character’s life.

2. Personal Reflection

Personal growth and self-awareness are crucial parts of education. This section prompts students to reflect on their personal experiences in the game, especially how certain life events have impacted their character’s journey. By writing about these reflections, students can connect their in-game experiences with real-world lessons, fostering emotional intelligence and critical thinking.

3. Challenges Faced by My Family

This section helps students examine the difficulties their character’s family has encountered. It pushes students to think about real-world social and economic challenges that affect families, encouraging them to reflect on resilience, perseverance, and the support systems that help individuals overcome adversity.

4. SDG Challenges

This section connects students’ experiences to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It allows them to discuss how global issues such as poverty, health, education, and climate action are reflected in the character’s life and community. The section emphasizes the importance of local and global actions to achieve SDGs.

5. Empathy Values

Empathy is an important value in global citizenship. This section focuses on helping students understand and practice empathy, both within the context of the game and in real life. Students share stories where they or their character showed empathy, discuss the importance of understanding others' perspectives, and highlight ways to practice empathy in their communities.

6. Events Which Bothered Me

This section encourages students to discuss and reflect on events that troubled them during the game. It provides a space to share how certain situations affected them emotionally and mentally, and how they dealt with these challenges. By reflecting on these experiences, students can learn to better understand their emotions and develop coping strategies.

1. Edit Options: Editing the section name and it's description.

1. Create a Class: Save on confirm and create your class.

A corresponding board will be created in RealBoard for this class, and students will receive a notification.

In RealBoard, Cards are individual tiles within a Section where students can document and share their work, reflections, and other relevant content. Each card represents a discrete piece of work or an individual entry related to the assignments and activities in the section.

Purpose of Cards

Cards serve several important functions:

1. Showcase Work: Allow students to present their completed assignments, projects, or reflections in a structured and accessible format.

2. Encourage Reflection: Provide a space for students to share their thoughts, insights, and experiences related to their tasks or learning process.

3. Facilitate Interaction: Enable teachers/professors and peers to view, comment on, and provide feedback on the student’s work.

Key Features of Cards

1. Title and Description: Each card has a Title and Description. The title briefly identifies the content of the card, while the description provides more detailed information.

2. Attachments: Cards can include various relevant attachments such as Screenshots, Files, or Links relevant to the content.

3. Comments and Feedback: Cards may have a section for comments where teachers/professors and peers can provide feedback or ask questions.

4. Stars: Teachers/Professors can rate a card out of 5 stars based on the creativity of the card.

5. Reactions: Students and teachers/professors can react on cards with the help of emojis.

In RealBoard, we’ve included a set of emojis for reactions to help users quickly express their thoughts and feelings about a post. These emojis— 👍 (Like), ❤️ (Love), 😂 (Funny), 😲 (Surprised), 😢 (Sad), and 😡 (Angry)— offer a range of emotional responses, allowing for a more interactive and engaging experience. By using reactions, students and teachers/professors can easily provide feedback or acknowledge a post without needing to leave a comment, making interaction faster and more fun.

How to Create a Card

1. Open Section: Navigate to the section where you want to add a card. Click on the Add Card button.

1. Create New Card: Click on the Add Card button.

1. Enter Card Details:

• Name: Provide a concise title for the card.

• Description: Add a detailed description of the content or work presented in the card.

• Attachments: Upload any relevant files, audio, screenshots, videos or links.

1. Post: Click Publish to create the card.

Examples of Card Usage

• Assignment Submission Card: A student submits their completed assignment by creating a card with a title like “Research Paper on Climate Change,” a description summarizing the content, and an attachment of the completed paper.

• Personal Reflection Card: A student reflects on a group project by creating a card titled “Reflection on Group Dynamics,” with a description of their experience and a screenshot of the project’s final presentation.

Cards provide a flexible and organized way for students to present their work and for teachers/professors to review and provide feedback. They are an essential component of the RealBoard platform, helping to manage and display student contributions effectively.

1. How do I access RealBoard from RealLives?

To access RealBoard from within RealLives:

1. Log in to RealLives and start your gameplay.

2. Look for the RealBoard button on your dashboard or during gameplay.

3. Click the RealBoard button to open the interface. You’ll have three options:

   • Add a card with a screenshot

   • Add a card without a screenshot

   • Go to RealBoard Home

2. What are my options when I click the RealBoard button?

When you click the RealBoard button in RealLives, you are presented with three options:

1. Add Card with Screenshot: You can capture a screenshot from the game and post it to RealBoard.

2. Add Card without Screenshot: You can post a card without attaching a screenshot.

3. Go to RealBoard Home: You can return to the main RealBoard page where all your boards, cards, and assignments are organized.

3. How do I create a card with or without a screenshot?

After clicking Add Card with Screenshot or Add Card without Screenshot, you will need to:

1. Select a Section: Choose which section in the board you want to post to. Each section corresponds to different topics or assignments.

2. Provide a Title: Enter a descriptive title for your card.

3. Write a Description: Provide a detailed explanation or reflection related to your gameplay.

4. Attach Media (Optional): You can add media such as images, videos, or documents.

5. Tag SDGs: Select up to two Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that are relevant to your post.

6. Submit the Card: Click Add to RealBoard to post your card to the board.

4. What are Sections in RealBoard?

Sections are categories within a board that organize your cards by topic or assignment. Teacher/Professor create these sections based on the objectives of the class. When you post a card, you’ll choose the section that best fits your post.

For example, a section could be called "Personal Reflection" or "About the Country" and is where you’ll post your work related to that topic.

5. What are Cards?

Cards are individual tiles in RealBoard where you post your work or reflections. Each card can include a title, description, media (such as screenshots), and SDG tags. Cards are submitted within the relevant sections of a board.

6. What are SDGs and why do I need to tag them?

SDGs stand for Sustainable Development Goals, which are a set of 17 global goals designed by the United Nations to promote sustainability. When you create a card, you can select up to two SDGs that relate to the content of your card.

For example, if your gameplay involves discussing health issues in a country, you might tag Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being.

7. How do I know which board I’m posting to?

When creating a card, you will see the Board Name at the top of the card creation window. This tells you which class or assignment the board is connected to. Your teacher/professor sets up the board when they create an assignment in RealBoard.

8. How can I see my total number of posts or cards?

While you are creating or viewing a card, you will see the Total Number of Cards posted by you in that class or assignment. This helps you keep track of your progress.

9. What if I can’t upload a screenshot or media file?

If you’re having trouble uploading a screenshot or media file, check the following:

• Ensure the file is the correct format (e.g., .jpg, .png for images, .mp4 for videos).

• Check the file size; large files may not upload easily.

• Verify your internet connection is stable.

If issues persist, contact support or your teacher/professor for help.

10. What happens after I submit my card?

Once you submit your card:

1. Your card will be posted in the relevant section of the board.

2. It will be visible to your teacher/professor and classmates.

3. Your teacher/professor may provide feedback or comments on your card.

4. You can always view or edit your card by returning to the board.

11. How do I access the RealBoard Home page?

If you select the Go to RealBoard Home option:

• You will be redirected to the main RealBoard page where all your boards, sections, and cards are displayed.

• From here, you can manage your cards, explore different boards, and view the progress of your classmates.

12. What notifications will I receive?

You will receive notifications in RealBoard for:

• New Class or Board: When your teacher/professor creates a new class and you are added to it.

• Assignment Updates: Any updates related to assignments or posts in your boards.

• Feedback on Cards: When your teacher/professor provides feedback on a card you posted.

13. Can I edit a card after posting it?

Yes, you can edit your card after posting:

1. Go to the board where you submitted the card.

2. Find the card you wish to edit.

3. Click the Edit button to update the title, description, media, or SDG tags.

4. Save your changes.

14. What if I’m added to a new class in RealBoard?

If your teacher/professor adds you to a new class:

• You will receive a notification letting you know that you’ve been added to a class.

• A new board will automatically be created for the class in RealBoard.

• You can access the board and start posting cards related to the class assignment.

15. What should I do if I can’t see my class or board?

If you cannot see your class or board in RealBoard:

1. Check your notifications for updates on new classes or boards.

2. Ensure that you are logged in with the correct student account.

3. Contact your teacher/professor to confirm that you’ve been added to the correct class.

If you still have trouble, you may need to contact RealBoard support.