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Pilot Group Testing Guide


Welcome to the Pilot Group Review

Thank you for participating in the pilot test for Heart.Paper.Pencil. Publications. This guide will walk you through testing three key scenarios for accessing the Student Writing Journal and other publications online on a desktop or laptop.

What We'll Cover

  1. Accessing a publication where you are subscribed

  2. Attempting to access a publication without a subscription

  3. Copying images from publications to Google Docs

Before You Begin 

Please ensure you have the following ready before starting the session:

Required Items

  1. Keep your desktop or Laptop ready: You will be accessing the writing publications or journals from a web browser to make sure to have this ready. 

      • Use a modern web browser (Chrome or Safari)

      • Ensure you have a stable internet connection

      • Close any unnecessary browser tabs to ensure optimal performance

  2. Google Account Credentials: Have your Google email and password ready. You will need to sign in during the testing process.

  3. Google Meet Access & Screen Sharing: Join the Google Meet session using the link provided in your calendar invitation. Be prepared to share your screen so the facilitator can observe your testing experience. This enables the facilitators Paul & Brian can observe your experience. Make sure you share the entire screen because sharing part sometimes would hide popups and other functions that happen on browser - Watch a tutorial

        Feel free to provide feedback on any issues or suggestions as you go. Ask questions if anything is unclear

Let’s Begin

Scenario 1: Student Accessing a Subscribed Publication

In this scenario, you will access a publication journal where your teacher or administrator has already subscribed to you.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Open the Publication Link

    For pilot testing, click the following URL: https://site-1876.pub.stage.edulibra.com/

  1. View the Landing Page

    You will be directed to a landing page displaying the name of the publication journal that has been shared with you.



  1. Click Sign In

    Locate and click the "Sign In" button on the landing page.

  1. Sign In with Google

    You will be redirected to a sign-in page. Select the Google sign-in method.

  1. Complete Google Authentication

    Follow the Google authentication flow by entering your credentials and completing any necessary verification steps.

  1. Access the Publication Homepage

    After successful authentication & login, you should land on the publication homepage where you can access all available content. You should be able to see your profile icon as highlighted in screen below

Scenario 2: Accessing Without a Subscription

In this scenario, you will attempt to access a publication journal where you do not have an active subscription.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Open the Unsubscribed Publication Link

    Let's assume a student got the link to a "AG Economics" but the teacher has not give subscription to him for this publication. So open this link in your browser.
    https://site-1894.pub.stage.edulibra.com/ 
  2. View the Main Page

    When you access the link, you will land on the main page of the publication.

  3. Click Sign In

    Click the "Sign In" button to attempt to gain access.
  4. Complete Google Authentication

    You will be taken through the same Google authentication process as before.
  5. Observe Access Restriction

    After completing authentication, you will land on a page that does not allow you to access the publication content. You will be able to see the publication homepage but will not be able to navigate to any pages within it.

  6. Test the Subscribe Button 

    If you click the "Subscribe" button, a popup will appear indicating to reach out to teacher or school for help.
                                   

Expected Result

Users without a subscription will not be able to access the publication content and will see appropriate restriction messages.

Scenario 3: Copying Images to Google Docs

This scenario demonstrates how to safely copy images from publications to Google Docs while maintaining content protection. The publications do not allow direct copying of text. You cannot download images directly from the publication. A secure method is provided for copying images for educational use

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Navigate to a Page with Images

    Go to the following test page:
    https://site-1876.pub.stage.edulibra.com/opinion-argumentative/week-1/week-1-day-1

  1. Hover Over the Image

    Move your mouse cursor over the image you wish to copy. A copy option should appear.

  1. Click to Copy the Image

    Click the copy button or icon that appears when hovering over the image.

  1. Open Google Docs

    After copying the image, click the "Open Google Docs" button that appears on top of the screen. Follow any on-screen instructions.

  1. Google Docs Will Open Automatically

    If you are not already logged into your Google account, you may be prompted to sign in. A blank Google document will open with your name and the name of the page you copied from.

  1. Paste the Image

    Paste the image into your Google Doc using:
        Windows: Ctrl + V
        Mac: Cmd + V
        Right-click method: Right-click in the document and select "Paste"

Expected Result

The image should successfully paste into your Google Doc, allowing you to use it for students while respecting content protection measures.

Thank You

Thank you for participating in this pilot testing session. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve the Heart.Paper.Pencil Publications platform.